Barcelona Fall to PSG in Late Defeat as Hansi Flick Criticizes Lack of Sharpness
Barcelona suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at home to Paris Saint-Germain, conceding a last-minute winner in a Champions League clash at the Estadio Olรญmpico Lluรญs Companys. Despite taking the lead, the Catalans struggled to match PSGโs intensity, with the French side dominating much of the second half.
After the game, coach Hansi Flick voiced frustration, suggesting the issues went beyond the scoreline. The German pointed to shortcomings in individual performances, highlighting areas that cost Barรงa the match.
Szczฤsny and Olmo Under Fire
Stand-in goalkeeper Wojciech Szczฤsny, brought in to cover for the injured Juan Garcia, was among those singled out. While not directly at fault for either goal, his hesitant reactions at key moments drew Flickโs criticism, with many believing the outcome could have been different had he been more decisive.
Midfielder Dani Olmo also came under scrutiny. After a bright start, his influence waned as the game wore on. His missed chance to put Barcelona ahead at 1-1 proved costly, disrupting the teamโs rhythm and giving PSG momentum.
Flick Admits PSGโs Strength but Questions Barรงaโs Edge
In his post-match comments, Flick acknowledged PSGโs quality, calling them perhaps the best side in Europe right now, even without several key players. Still, he lamented Barcelonaโs inability to maintain focus and intensity, stressing that the squad lacked the sharpness required to win at this level.
A Growing Concern for Barcelona
The defeat leaves major doubts over Barcelonaโs Champions League campaign and piles pressure on Flick to steady the team quickly. With tougher fixtures ahead, the German coach now faces the urgent task of restoring balance and rediscovering the cutting edge that was missing against PSG.
