"It has not been an easy week for FC Barcelona. Following their triumphant return to the Spotify Camp Nou, the team was handed a strong reality check by Chelsea as they were beaten 3-0 at Stamford Bridge in the UEFA Champions League. The performance of the entire team left a lot to be desired that night in London. And while the Catalans were able to bounce back from that with a 3-1 win over Alaves in La Liga on Saturday,"
""We are going to improve" was the most repeated phrase after Barcelona's match against Alaves. Hansi Flick, who himself is believed to be feeling worn out, also said the same after his conversation with Raphinha. But it does not hide the concern shared by the manager and the players because the team's football is far from last season's level. The atmosphere in the dressing room is positive but slightly deflated, with everyone aware that their game is not flowing as it did in the previous campaign."
"Given the situation, the team has closed ranks to regain confidence. The injured players, such as Fermin Lopez and Gavi, went onto the pitch at half-time and at the end of the match to encourage their teammates. The experience of Raphinha and the enthusiasm of Joan Garcia are pillars for a dressing room that, in recent years, has lost charismatic figures and leaders."
Barcelona suffered a 3-0 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after returning to the Spotify Camp Nou, exposing defensive and collective performance issues. The team narrowly beat Alaves 3-1 in La Liga, but the display again lacked cohesion as Alaves pressured early and nearly equalized. Players and staff repeatedly pledged, "We are going to improve," while manager Hansi Flick acknowledged fatigue and shared concern about football quality falling below last season's level. The dressing room mood is positive but slightly deflated, with injured players visiting to encourage teammates and leaders like Raphinha and Joan Garcia providing influence.
Read at Barca Universal
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