As the consequences of Barcelona’s exit from the Champions League continue, the team has no choice but to focus its efforts on facing the prospect of Sunday in front of Real Madrid, where Classico is a critical station in determining the fate of the Spanish League.
Barcelona’s victory will bring him very close to the title, as he will only need two additional points to resolve, with three matches remaining. Even a tie would be an acceptable result, as it would oblige the Catalan team to score five points out of the remaining nine. As for the loss, it will keep the title race wide open.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper ‘‘ El Nacional ‘‘, from inside the dressing room, most players seem eager to regain their balance after Milan’s disappointment. Their posts on social media show that the defeat was painful, but it did not break them, and that they were ready to face Real Madrid.
But the commitment is not equal for everyone. Some players don’t feel like they’re part of the team, and they’re upset with Flick. This feeling weakens their ability to celebrate what Barcelona has achieved this season, and distracts them from the challenges ahead. Among them are Anso Fati and Pablo Toure, who are in deep disappointment.
Interestingly, some players, despite their declining role, do not intend to leave the club. Anso Fati, for example, is well aware that he is outside Flick’s accounts, yet he sticks to his lucrative contract despite his limited contributions to the team. The Barcelona administration is pushing for his departure, but he has no intention of leaving, at least until the end of his contract.
On the other hand, the position of Pablo Toure varies. The young midfielder has greater ambitions, and does not accept continuing as a backup option. He has made it clear that if he does not guarantee a greater role in the coming season, he will look for an opportunity outside the club. He has priority to loan while staying under the Barcelona umbrella, but he does not mind selling if there is no alternative. He has informed his colleagues that the next classic may be his last Barcelona shirt match
