BREAKING NEWS: “I cautioned Hansi Flick about that specific player, but he chose not to bench him, leading to a loss against relegation-threatened Las Palmas. Now, Flick is repeating the same error, and I’m warning him again,” says former Barcelona manager Xavi, naming one player who shouldn’t start for Barcelona and criticizing Flick for making an unforgivable mistake.

FC Barcelona’s winless run in La Liga extended to three matches following a 2-1 defeat to relegation-threatened Las Palmas at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

The loss not only added to the Catalans’ recent struggles but also saw Alejandro Balde suffer an injury in the first half, further compounding their woes.

Las Palmas opened the scoring early in the second half with a goal from Sandro Ramirez. Although Raphinha equalized for Barcelona shortly afterward, Fabio Silva’s decisive strike ensured a stunning victory for the visitors. The result marked another frustrating outing for Barcelona, who failed to make the most of their opportunities.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was candid in his assessment of the team’s performance, admitting they did not play well enough to secure a win.

He expressed disappointment at their lack of efficiency in front of goal, stating, “We didn’t play well. The team tried, but today was not our day. We were not effective and didn’t capitalize on our chances.”

Flick also highlighted a recurring issue in recent games—Barcelona’s inability to control matches and generate consistent scoring opportunities. “When we control games, we play well and create chances. But when we lose control, that’s where we struggle,” he explained.

The German coach stressed that the team’s problems were not limited to defensive shortcomings but were a collective failure.

“It’s not just about the defense; it’s a team issue. We need to defend better as a unit, and when we don’t score, it becomes harder to keep a clean sheet,” Flick noted.

Despite the disappointment, Flick found a positive in Lamine Yamal’s return from injury. The young forward, who had been sidelined for two weeks, played 45 minutes, and Flick expressed optimism about his readiness for the next match against Mallorca. “It’s good to see him back on the pitch. Playing these minutes will prepare him to potentially start against Mallorca,” he said.

Barcelona’s latest setback leaves them grappling with inconsistency, as they seek solutions to rediscover their form and address the collective issues that have plagued their recent performances.