Overview
- Barcelona conceded three in Bruges, with the draw preserved late after VAR overturned a penalty and a fourth Brugge goal as Lamine Yamal found the equalizer.
- The club has gone nine straight matches without a clean sheet, a sequence not seen in more than 12 years, with the last shutout on September 21 against Getafe.
- Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona already have 10 matches in which they have allowed at least three goals.
- Flick reiterated there is no plan B and said the team will maintain its approach, focusing on better execution and coordinated pressing rather than dropping the line.
- Analysts and players note the high back line requires a tightly organized, high-intensity press, and current turnovers and late pressure are leaving the defense exposed.