"Barcelona's defeat to Girona has brought a sudden shift in mood around the club. Just weeks after closing a seven-point gap at the top of La Liga, the Blaugrana have now slipped back into a tense title race. What once looked like a comeback story is suddenly uncertain again, and the timing could not be worse with the season entering its most important stretch."
"After the 0-4 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, the margin leaves little room for error, and the squad knows that one more slip could end their hopes of reaching the final. According to AS, for many inside the club, this moment brings back memories of the difficult spell during the 2024/25 season. During that rough patch, Hansi Flick did not hide his frustration and described the period in blunt terms, calling it a "shit November.""
"The intention is for the players to clear their heads, switch off from the noise around the club, and come back ready to fight for the season, which is expected to be decided over the next month. This pause could be key for several important players, as Pedri is expected to use the time to regain full fitness, while Lamine Yamal will look to reset mentally after a difficult run of games."
Barcelona's defeat to Girona has shifted the mood and slipped the team back into a tense La Liga title race despite recent recovery. The 0-4 Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg loss to Atletico Madrid leaves little room for error and could end hopes of reaching the final with another slip. Memories of the difficult 2024/25 spell resurfaced after Hansi Flick described that period as a "shit November," and some are calling the current run a "shit February." Flick gave the squad two days off to clear heads. Pedri aims to use the break to regain full fitness while Lamine Yamal seeks a mental reset. Refereeing controversies risk distraction, but Barcelona remain alive in major competitions.
Read at Barca Universal
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