"The scoreboard at Stamford Bridge read a harsh 3-0 on Tuesday night, a result that left Hansi Flick's Barcelona licking their wounds. The defeat has also compounded the Catalans' Champions League campaign, leaving them with just 7 points out of a possible 15 after five matchdays. To stand a chance of securing a direct spot in the top eight and avoid the treacherous playoff round, Barcelona must win their remaining three fixtures."
"Last season, the French giants were in an even deeper hole at this exact stage. After five games, PSG had managed a meagre four points, notably losing to Arsenal, Atletico, and Bayern while drawing with PSV. They were completely written off. However, what followed was nothing short of extraordinary. PSG rallied to win their final three group games, including a massive 4-2 victory over Manchester City, to reach 13 points."
"Barcelona's current tally of seven points from five games is actually superior to PSG's position last year. And the club's goal is simple - to mirror the current European champions' performance last season. It must be noted that the Catalans have a far more forgiving schedule as well, with games against Eintracht Frankfurt, Copenhagen and Slavia Prague, two of which will be held at home."
Barcelona suffered a 3-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge and now have seven points from five Champions League matchdays. The team must win its remaining three group fixtures to secure a direct top-two spot and avoid the playoff round. The club is looking to emulate Luis Enrique’s PSG revival after PSG recovered from four points after five games to win their final three group matches and eventually the Champions League. Barcelona's current position is comparable or superior to PSG’s at the same stage last season. Barcelona face Eintracht Frankfurt, Copenhagen and Slavia Prague, with two home matches among them, offering a favorable path.
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