Hansi Flick did not hold back in his fierce criticism of Barcelona’s disastrous defeat to Girona but was hopeful that a relenting calendar and the return of two key figures would help his side stop the rot.
Barcelona were once again torn to shreds in transition during Monday’s chaotic 2–1 reverse. This setback came just four days after Atlético Madrid picnicked happily in the yawning chasms which opened up behind Barça’s backline in a 4–0 Copa del Rey thrashing.
