Barcelona’s midweek Copa del Rey draw with Atletico Madrid disrupted their latest successful streak.
Hansi Flick’s aspect had received six successive video games throughout all competitions previous to internet hosting Los Rojiblancos on February 23.
Regardless of battling again from conceding two targets inside a chaotic first ten minutes, to guide 4-2 within the last levels, the hosts slipped up beneath the stress.
Alexander Sorloth did the harm in opposition to Flick once more this season to tie the sport forward of a crunch second leg in Madrid in April.
Flick’s beginning staff selections, and his late substitutions had been questioned at full time, because the La Liga leaders had been criticised for not closing the sport out.
Forward of their return to La Liga motion this weekend, membership legend Rivaldo has weighed into the talk, to deal with a priority for Flick.
“It’s necessary to pay extra consideration. Flick should appropriate the defensive errors at Barcelona if he desires to have an opportunity of successful titles this season,” as per quotes from Marca.
“Fortunately, the staff had been in a position to rating 4 targets in opposition to Atletico Madrid, however conceding 4 is worrying. Barcelona are enjoying very effectively, however I don’t keep in mind the final time they conceded 4 targets in that method.
“These errors can’t be repeated within the subsequent few matches, which will likely be decisive for the success of the season.”
Barcelona host Actual Sociedad on March 2 and Flick may face a battle to retake prime spot.
Actual Madrid and Atletico Madrid are each in motion the day earlier than, with Los Blancos solely trailing Barcelona on the prime of the desk based mostly on head-to-head document, and Barcelona are anticipated to be not less than second by the point they tackle La Actual.
Flick’s staff then restart their UEFA Champions League marketing campaign away at Benfica in a final 16 first leg on March 5.