In one of their poorest outings this season, Barcelona struggled to a 1-1 draw against Real Betis at Montjuïc Stadium, leaving fans disheartened as they had hoped to see the team capitalize on Real Madrid’s unexpected loss to Valencia. What should have been a prime chance for Hansi Flick’s side to tighten their grip on the top spot turned into a missed opportunity due to a lackluster performance.
According to the Spanish outlet El Nacional, tensions ran high in the locker room following the match. Raphinha didn’t hold back, voicing strong criticism toward teammate Lamine Yamal, blaming him for squandering several clear chances. He accused Yamal of playing selfishly and overusing dribbles, which he believed derailed several promising attacks that might have secured a win.
Raphinha’s comments were pointed, urging coach Hansi Flick to step in and correct the behavior. He warned that continued selfish play could derail Barcelona’s season, stressing that individual ambition should never come at the expense of the team—especially during such a pivotal stage of the campaign.
The confrontation reflects the immense pressure surrounding Barcelona’s title hopes, highlighting the urgency for internal issues to be resolved swiftly to avoid further setbacks.
