Saturday night time noticed Barcelona succumb to their fifth loss in La Liga this season as they have been defeated 2-1 at house by Atletico Madrid.
Consequently, the Blaugrana misplaced their high spot within the league standings, with Atletico Madrid taking up whereas Actual Madrid’s win over Sevilla on Sunday despatched them into second place with Barça slipping down to 3rd.
Regardless of delivering arguably their most full efficiency of the season, Barcelona did not stroll away with three factors, succumbing to their third house league loss in a row.
Pedri’s message
However, Pedri, who was one of the best participant on the sphere throughout Saturday’s recreation, despatched a strong message to his Barcelona teammates and supporters on social media, urging them to remain optimistic as they strategy the New 12 months.
“We have now to show this anger into gas. We have now to return again with our batteries charged and with the only goal of bettering, competing once more at our greatest degree and ending the season on the high,” he wrote.
“Get pleasure from your loved ones nowadays, as we’ll do. It is going to be good for all of us. Glad Holidays and Força Barça!”
Tenemos que convertir esta rabia en gasolina. Volver con las pilas cargadas y con el único propósito de mejorar, competir de nuevo a nuestro mejor nivel y acabar la temporada en lo más alto.
Disfruten de su familia estos días, como haremos nosotros. Nos vendrá bien a todos.… pic.twitter.com/MjKMKMJLVB
— Pedri González (@Pedri) December 22, 2024
The Barcelona gamers will return from the mid-season break on December 29, when they are going to resume coaching underneath the orders of supervisor Hansi Flick.
An arduous fixture checklist awaits them in January beginning with the Copa del Rey conflict in opposition to UD Barbastro, adopted by the Spanish Tremendous Cup semi-final versus Athletic Membership.
Ought to Barça prevail there, they are going to face certainly one of Mallorca or Actual Madrid within the closing later that week.
If not, their subsequent fixture will likely be in La Liga in opposition to Getafe on January 18 earlier than they tackle SL Benfica (UEFA Champions League), Valencia (La Liga), and Atalanta (UEFA Champions League) to shut the month.