Barcelona’s performance dipped in October due to multiple player absences, according to Spanish newspaper Sport. The team lost 2-1 to Real Madrid in the first El Clásico of the season, falling five points behind in La Liga. The defeat capped a tough month, but the club still has time to recover.
Last season, a similar slump occurred in November under Hans Flick, when Barcelona won only three of six matches before struggling again in December. The team rebounded strongly in early 2025, going unbeaten in 24 straight games to win the Spanish Super Cup, reach the Champions League semifinals and Copa del Rey final, and reclaim first place in the league.
Sport suggests a repeat turnaround is possible this season despite recent losses to Paris Saint-Germain, Sevilla, and Real Madrid. The absence of key players like Raphinha, Lewandowski, Gavi, Olmo, Christensen, and Juan Garcia has affected results. Barcelona now faces ten matches before year’s end, including league games against Elche, Celta Vigo, Alaves, Real Betis, Osasuna, and Villarreal, plus European fixtures versus Club Brugge, Chelsea, and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Last season, a similar slump occurred in November under Hans Flick, when Barcelona won only three of six matches before struggling again in December. The team rebounded strongly in early 2025, going unbeaten in 24 straight games to win the Spanish Super Cup, reach the Champions League semifinals and Copa del Rey final, and reclaim first place in the league.
Sport suggests a repeat turnaround is possible this season despite recent losses to Paris Saint-Germain, Sevilla, and Real Madrid. The absence of key players like Raphinha, Lewandowski, Gavi, Olmo, Christensen, and Juan Garcia has affected results. Barcelona now faces ten matches before year’s end, including league games against Elche, Celta Vigo, Alaves, Real Betis, Osasuna, and Villarreal, plus European fixtures versus Club Brugge, Chelsea, and Eintracht Frankfurt.
