Barcelona’s latest run of ends in La Liga has been abysmal and never sufficient is being spoken about it solely due to the flying begin they loved to life underneath Hansi Flick between August and October.
After a euphoric month in October, the crew noticed a severe droop in November which the supervisor himself described as a forgettable month. Sadly, nevertheless, December is just not turning out to be a lot completely different.
Of their final six La Liga video games, Barcelona have recorded only one win, two attracts and three defeats and have thus collected simply 5 of their final 18 obtainable factors.
When was the final time?
Regardless of dropping 13 factors of their final six video games, Barcelona are on prime of the league desk – degree on factors with Atletico Madrid and one level forward of Actual Madrid, having performed one additional recreation.
The final time the membership noticed the very same run of outcomes, it noticed the tip of Ronald Koeman because the supervisor of Barcelona and introduced Xavi Hernandez in as a alternative.
Barça on the identical run of outcomes that led to Koeman’s axing. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
The streak got here again between October and November 2021 when Barcelona had the very same run – one win, two attracts and three defeats in six video games.
Having misplaced towards Las Palmas, Leganes and Actual Sociedad, Barcelona have virtually given away any benefit they held within the title race and now stare at an uphill job. In spite of everything, they face Atletico Madrid subsequent.
Regardless of the optimistic begin to the season underneath Hansi Flick, it should be famous that Barça have precisely the identical variety of factors as they did after 18 video games underneath Xavi Hernandez final season.
Barcelona have been comparatively higher within the UEFA Champions League and it’s clear that fatigue is the hurdle dragging them down within the marathon La Liga.
Evidently, the supervisor should look to stabilise the ship earlier than it’s too late.