Barcelona must fix its defense before it’s too late

Real Madrid brought out Barca's defensive deficiencies in its most important games.

By Thomas Mustac · Everything Barca

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 1:14 PM

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Thomas Mustac argues Barcelona must quickly resolve defensive vulnerabilities to stay competitive in major competitions.
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou despite Barcelona controlling 62 percent possession.
The writer notes similar defensive frailties were previously exposed during a 4-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.

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Writer Thomas Mustac argues that Barcelona must urgently address its defensive vulnerabilities following a 2-1 Clásico defeat against Real Madrid at Camp Nou. Despite holding 62 percent possession and recording 18 shots, Hansi Flick's side was repeatedly exposed during transitions and counterattacks.

Mustac highlights recurring issues previously seen during a 4-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, emphasizing that defensive positioning and space behind the backline need examination. He suggests Barcelona's administration must decide whether tactical adjustments are enough or if defensive signings are required in January.

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