FC Barcelona continues to face challenging times this season, with a recent 1-0 defeat against CD Leganés. This setback is just another chapter in a series of poor results that have placed Hansi Flick's team in a delicate situation. As direct rivals Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid close in on the lead, the blaugrana team is beginning to lose its touch and prominence.
The Crisis Deepens
FC Barcelona hasn't only suffered a new defeat in LaLiga but is also facing a significant loss in its team. Lamine Yamal, one of the season's revelations, suffered an ankle injury during the match against Leganés.
Although he tried to continue on the field, he eventually had to request a substitution due to the pain. After a medical evaluation, it was confirmed that the young forward will be out for at least three weeks. This injury has been a severe blow to the team, which sees its main star joining a growing list of problems.
Álvaro Benito's Analysis
Sports analyst Álvaro Benito has spoken about the current state of FC Barcelona and revealed some of the secrets behind their decline. In statements to El Larguero, Benito highlighted that Flick's team has lost the intensity and high pressure it showed at the start of the season.
According to the former player, the Barcelona of the first months of competition was unstoppable. "They exerted wild pressure and didn't give you even a split second to breathe." However, in recent weeks, that pace has disappeared, and the team has appeared more vulnerable.
The Problem with Defense
One of the key points Benito noted is Barça's advanced defense. At the start of the season, the team controlled matches with high pressure and a solid defense.
However, now the defense isn't as strong and opponents are taking advantage of the spaces left by the blaugrana team. Benito assures that opponents are reaching Barcelona's goal more easily and punishing them with counterattacks.
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha's Situation
In this context, the figures of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha have become the center of attention. The young Yamal, who had been Barça's great promise this season, will be out for several weeks, leaving a significant void in the offense.
Meanwhile, Raphinha has been pointed out as one of the players who hasn't met expectations in recent matches. The situation of both players, along with the crisis of results, worries Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, about the future of the club.