In La Liga, FC Barcelona lost shockingly to relegation-threatened CD Leganes 0-1 Wednesday night at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companies. A few weeks ago, the Blaugrana were defeated 1-2 by UD Las Palmas in Montjuic, marking their second straight home loss. Due to the outcome, Barça has only accumulated five of the last 18 points in the league, which has allowed teams like Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid to overtake them in the struggle for the championship.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has given his players two days off after Friday night’s humiliating loss to Leganes, according to Mundo Deportivo. In order to prepare for their La Liga matchup with Atletico Madrid this weekend, the Blaugrana players will not be working Monday or Tuesday and will start up again on Wednesday.
Hansi Flick gives Barcelona players two days off
Barcelona had two games last week, one in the UEFA Champions League against Borussia Dortmund in Germany, which they won by a slim margin of 3-2, and another against Leganes on Sunday, which they lost. Flick has decided to give his players a two-day holiday as a result, and Barcelona will start training on Wednesday in anticipation of their important league game against Atletico Madrid on Saturday in Montjuic.
Reports indicate that Flick and his coaching staff will be working hard to analyze the team’s performance in detail. They will need to address the issues before the season slips further away. Flick’s main task is to ensure the team gets back on track quickly, as Barcelona cannot afford to lose more ground in the league. The focus will be on improving performances and avoiding further setbacks.
