Catalan Barcelona completed its performance in the Champions League at the quarter-final stage, losing to Atlético Madrid with an aggregate score of 2:3. Despite winning the return match (2:1), the team left the tournament and simultaneously set several anti-records. This writes 'Tribuna'.
Barcelona's anti-records in the Champions League: what happened
The team under the guidance of Hans-Dieter Flick demonstrated serious disciplinary problems. In two matches against 'Atlético', the defenders received straight red cards for last-ditch fouls.
Initially, Pau Cubars received a red card, and in the return match — Eric Garcia. In total, the Catalans received three red cards in this Champions League campaign.
This was part of several anti-records:
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Flick became the first Barcelona coach under whom the team received 5 red cards in the CL
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this season recorded 3 player send-offs in tournament matches
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the team received over 20% of all its red cards in the CL during this period (5 out of 23).
Barcelona in the Champions League: defensive problems and missed goals
In addition to disciplinary issues, the team set another negative indicator. 'Barcelona' conceded goals in 15 consecutive Champions League matches.
This is the worst result among Spanish clubs in the tournament. The streak has lasted several seasons and underscores the problems in defense.
Despite claims of team restructuring, the results have not met expectations. The exit from the tournament against such indicators has become an additional signal for the coaching staff.
Barcelona continues the process of updating the squad under the leadership of a new coach, who took over the team only this season.
Recall that the football club 'Barcelona' did not exercise the right to buy English forward Marcus Rashford from 'Manchester United' for 30 million euros by March 31.