"Barça come into this one looking to gain some momentum heading into the final month of the calendar year after a dreadful defensive performance in Belgium, which was the worst yet in what has been a very disappointing season defensively. The lack of pressing, the bad decisions with the offside trap, the poor goalkeeping without Joan Garcia, all of it has contributed to a truly horrendous stretch without the ball for Hansi Flick's team."
"The coach has made it clear he won't change his defensive system, and that it's up to the forward players to be more connected and press better without the ball so the defenders aren't exposed as often. Flick wants better distance between the lines, more pressure on the ball and for his team to regain the trademark intensity that made them the most exciting team in Europe last seaso"
Barcelona travel to Balaídos to face Celta Vigo in La Liga Matchday 12. Barcelona sit third with 25 points while Celta sit 13th with 13 points. Barcelona list multiple absences: Marc-André ter Stegen, Joan Garcia, Gavi, Pedri, Raphinha (out) and Jules Kounde (doubt). Celta have Javi Rueda, Williot Swedberg and Hugo Álvarez out, with Carlos Domínguez a doubt. Barcelona produced a poor defensive display in a midweek Champions League draw at Club Brugge, showing lack of pressing, offside-trap errors and goalkeeping issues. Coach Hansi Flick keeps the defensive system and demands forwards press harder, tighten distances between lines and restore intensity. Match details include date, time, venue, referee, VAR and broadcast options.
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