Gerard Pique: Barcelona need 'changes' after Bayern Munich thrashing

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique spoke directly and honestly after his side suffered an 8-2 humiliation at the hands of reigning Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich in Friday's Champions League quarterfinal showdown held in Portugal due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

According to ESPN, it was the first time any team scored eight goals in a Champions League knockout fixture and Barcelona's worst-ever UCL defeat. 

Pique, a Barca legend, spoke frankly after the match: 

"I'm in pain. We all are. We can't compete like that. It's very, very tough to take. Nothing more is worth saying. The club needs changes. Not just the players, I don't want to point out anyone.

"But football is a sport where change is constantly required. We must change the dynamic we are on because I believe we have just hit bottom. We have to look around, we have to trust that people will do the right things for the club."

Per football insider Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona parted ways with manager Quique Setien immediately after the blowout loss: