For the third consecutive La Liga match, FC Barcelona failed to secure a victory, suffering a 1-2 defeat to relegation-threatened Las Palmas at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
The match began sluggishly for Barcelona, who also lost Alejandro Balde to injury in the first half. After the break, former Barcelona player Sandro Ramirez gave Las Palmas the lead early in the second half.
Raphinha equalized for Barcelona, but Las Palmas quickly regained the advantage when Fabio Silva scored the decisive goal, leaving Barcelona without a response.
Hansi Flick Critiques Team’s Performance
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick didn’t hold back in his post-match analysis, acknowledging that his team’s performance was far from satisfactory. He highlighted their inability to convert chances, stating:
“We didn’t play well. The team fought for a positive result, but today was just not our day. We were ineffective and couldn’t make the most of the chances we created.”
Flick continued, noting, “We had opportunities in the second half, but usually, we generate more.”
Reflecting on the team’s recent struggles in La Liga, where they’ve now gone three games without a win, Flick said:
“When we control the game, we can play well and create chances, but when we don’t, that’s where we struggle. In the past, it was easier to create and finish chances, but now it’s different. Today, we failed to score, and we need to change that. We must defend better, and if you don’t score, it’s harder to keep a clean sheet. This is a team issue, not just a defensive one.”
He added, “We now need to regroup and refocus. There are tough matches ahead in La Liga, followed by Dortmund…”
Asked about Marc Casado’s absence and Gavi’s inclusion in the starting lineup, Flick replied:
“I don’t want to focus on any individual player. As a team, we could have performed better, and that’s why we didn’t win.”
On Lamine Yamal’s return after injury, Flick said:
“After two weeks away from training with the team, it’s good for him to come back and play some minutes, especially with the upcoming game against Mallorca. It’s positive that he played 45 minutes and could potentially start against Mallorca.”
