Speaking candidly after Barcelona's 3-3 draw against Club Brugge, Henry reminded everyone of the recurring defensive flaws that have haunted Barça in recent years. "We all know what happened against Benfica and Inter. The number of goals conceded is excessive. Most of those goals were very easy for the opposition. "They have to fix that as soon as possible because it's impossible for them to win in Europe that way," he began saying.
This worrying trend reflects a growing fragility in Flick's setup. Barcelona's high defensive line and pressing style - central to the German coach's philosophy - often leave them exposed when the collective pressure fails. While the intention to dominate high up the pitch is clear, the execution has faltered. Opponents who bypass the press easily find space behind, as seen in recent matches against Sevilla (13 shots, 5 on target), Girona (8 shots, 4 on target), and Real Madrid (23 shots, 10 on target).