The joy surrounding Barcelona recent Spanish Super Cup victory has faded in the Catalan camp, due to a draw against Getafe.
The disappointing outcome allowed Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid to widen their lead at the top of the league standings, while Barcelona is undergoing its worst run in La Liga in 50 years.
Indeed, the Blaugrana have only six points out of a potential 24, which has significantly reduced their prospects of recovering the league crown this season.
missed chances?
Following the stalemate with Getafe, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was quick to point out the team’s failure to capitalize on opportunities in the final third.
Although the squad did not fail to create opportunities, the end result was just inadequate, which is why the second goal was never scored.
Barcelona’s stalemate with Getafe was a microcosm of their season, especially after the early honeymoon period under Flick. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona has struggled to convert opportunities.
It appears the Catalans are leading La Liga in terms of most chances missed this season, with a staggering total of 55 missed chances in just 20 matches.
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This is significantly higher than second-placed Real Madrid, Real Betis and Atletico Madrid, who have all missed just 36 chances respectively.
This tally is an indicator of how Barcelona have not been as clinical as they were in the first few months of the campaign. This has coincided with Robert Lewandowski’s loss of form, which is indeed an alarming sign for Barça.
Nevertheless, coach Flick will be demanding an improvement as Barcelona restart their Champions League campaign against Benfica this midweek.
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