Barcelona’s struggles have continued into December after their disappointing 2-2 draw against Real Betis, following a string of underwhelming performances.
Despite a 1-5 win over Mallorca to start December, the optimism was short-lived, and the result against Betis was a stark reminder that the team is far from the level it displayed earlier in the season.
In November, Barcelona’s form was far from ideal and at this point, the team has only secured five wins from their last 15 matches, which included defeats to Real Sociedad, Las Palmas, and draws with Celta Vigo and Betis.
The recent 2-2 draw against Betis came as another setback after the 5-1 victory in Mallorca, which had offered hope that Barcelona’s form might be back on track.
However, the loss of consistency has become a significant concern, especially considering some of the teams they faced on paper appeared to be easier opponents.
Action must be taken
FC Barcelona dropped more points against Real Betis. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
The team’s performance against Betis highlighted several issues. Although Barcelona have refused to point fingers, it was clear that the team was not functioning at its usual high standard.
Even with Lamine Yamal back in the lineup, who had shown promise, the team struggled to find their rhythm and finished the game with just one point.
The lack of cohesion and sharpness on the pitch was evident, and it seems there is more to the team’s poor run than just individual absences.
The poor form has raised alarm bells as Barcelona risk losing their top spot in La Liga. They must now address the issues at hand and improve quickly to avoid falling further behind in the title race.
Something needs to change, as their current trajectory is worrying, and the squad must return to its best if they hope to stay at the top of the league.