)
Despite this loss and possibly humbling the Spanish side, manager Hansi Flick believes that the defeats are more Barcelona’s fault rather than anything the opposition did.
Mundo Deportivo reports that Flick and his staff have concluded that the losses against Sevilla and PSG were due to defensive miscoordination and the players’ not understanding tactical decisions taken on the spot.
Although Flick insists his team was responsible for the Champions League defeat, Lamine Yamal, returning from injury, had little impact on the game. Nuno Mendes and Lucas Hernandez helped neutralize the Barcelona standout’s threat. Former PSG manager Luis Fernandez even highlighted Mendes’ effort in handling Yamal.
“Nuno Mendes had a magnificent match against Barça,” Fernandez said. “He kept Lamine Yamal in check, frustrated him, and didn’t let himself get beaten. Then the young Nuno Mendes pushed forward and played a key role in PSG’s attacking play. Bravo to Nuno Mendes!”
More must-reads:
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!