Barcelona falls 4-1 against Sevilla… and Flick hints at severe punishments within Barcelona!
Barcelona suffered a painful 4-1 away defeat to Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium in the eighth round of the Spanish La Liga.
The loss left the Catalan side in second place with 19 points, surrendering the top spot to Real Madrid ahead of the international break.
The match was intense from the outset, marked by clear tactical and technical fluctuations. However, individual mistakes by Barcelona’s players were the direct cause of their collapse against an opponent who capitalized on every opportunity.
According to sources close to the technical staff, German coach Hansi Flick expressed deep frustration in the dressing room after the final whistle, directly blaming four players for the heavy defeat.
Araujo: From Defensive Pillar to Liability
Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo topped the list after committing a costly error in the first half that led to a penalty for Sevilla, which the hosts converted to disrupt Barcelona’s game plan. Flick didn’t hesitate to substitute him at halftime due to his poor positioning and marking.
Koundé: A Weak Link on the Right
Next on the list was French defender Jules Koundé, who struggled throughout the match. He left wide gaps on the right flank that Sevilla exploited, especially in the second half, launching dangerous attacks that overwhelmed Barcelona’s defense and accelerated their collapse.
Lewandowski: A Golden Chance Missed
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski became the center of attention after missing a decisive penalty in the 71st minute that could have leveled the score at 2-2. His unorthodox execution frustrated fans and shifted the momentum completely, allowing Sevilla to extend the lead to 4-1 in dramatic fashion.
Dani Olmo: Mounting Fan Frustration
Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo also came under scrutiny for another lackluster display. He appeared disconnected in midfield, offering little in terms of cohesion or attacking threat. Many Barcelona fans are now calling for his immediate sale in the next transfer window, citing a continued decline in form.
Tough Decisions Await Flick
The defeat has cast doubt on the reliability of several key players and placed early pressure on Hansi Flick to make bold squad adjustments following the international break. With fierce competition from Real Madrid and Atlético, the margin for error is quickly shrinking.
Caught between difficult tactical decisions and increasing fan demands, the coming weeks at Camp Nou could be decisive for the future of Hansi Flick’s new project.