"Barcelona secured a place in the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League after a 4-1 win over FC Copenhagen. It was not the best of performances from the Blaugrana, who looked toothless in the first half. While the second half performance saw a visible improvement, coach Hansi Flick will be disappointed that the team conceded an unnecessary goal in the first half. The goal from young Dadason meant that Barcelona have now achieved an unwanted milestone in the club's storied history."
"Indeed, the lost clean sheet against Copenhagen marked the first time Barcelona have conceded in eleven consecutive Champions League matches. This unwanted record comprises the eight matches in this season's group stage and the final three knockout matches of the previous campaign. They conceded in the return leg of that tie and shipped six goals across the two semifinal legs against Inter."
"Barça have conceded against every opponent they have faced: Newcastle, PSG, Olympiacos, Club Brugge, Chelsea, Eintracht Frankfurt, Slavia Prague, and now Copenhagen. Over these 11 matches, Barcelona has conceded a total of 24 goals, averaging 2.18 per game. In the current league stage, only Atletico Madrid (15) has conceded more than Barça's 14 among the top 16 teams. Flick will be aware that Barcelona cannot afford such a porous defence during the knockout rounds, as the club look to avoid the heartbreak of last season."
Barcelona secured a place in the Champions League Round of 16 after a 4-1 win over FC Copenhagen. The team appeared toothless in the first half and improved visibly in the second half, though coach Hansi Flick will be disappointed by the unnecessary first-half goal from young Dadason. The conceded goal extended an unwanted club milestone: Barcelona have now conceded in eleven consecutive Champions League matches, spanning the final three knockout matches of last season and eight group-stage matches this season. Over those 11 matches Barcelona conceded 24 goals, averaging 2.18 per game, highlighting a defensive fragility that must be addressed before the knockout rounds.
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