"Barcelona took all three points in the match but conceded two goals from two corners, with Martin admitting improvements will be needed going forwards. "Both goals were from set pieces. We have to be strong and improve in that area. This can't happen to us. It's about concentration, communication. We have to improve in that aspect. This can't happen to us in future rounds," he said."
"Barca's backline has been a concern throughout the tournament with Hansi Flick also quizzed on the whether his team can win the Champions League this season with the current backline. "Two mistakes on two corners. It was only one game and we can improve. We want to and we can improve," he told reporters after the match. Barcelona have conceded 13 goals in seven Champions League matches so far in the 2025-26 campaign, the most of any team bidding for a place in the top eight."
Barcelona won 4-2 against Slavia Prague but conceded two goals from corners, revealing set-piece vulnerabilities. Defensive lapses reflect problems with concentration, communication and organization on set pieces and require targeted improvement. The backline has been a recurring concern throughout the Champions League campaign. Coaching staff acknowledged the corner mistakes and emphasised that errors of that nature must not recur in later rounds. Barcelona have conceded 13 goals in seven Champions League matches so far in the 2025-26 campaign, the highest total among teams vying for a top-eight place. Defensive reinforcement and better set-piece preparation are needed for progress.
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