In one of Barcelona’s worst performances this season, the Catalan team stumbled to a 1-1 draw against Real Betis at the Montjuïc Stadium, disappointing the fans who were hoping to extend their lead over Real Madrid, which had suffered a surprising defeat to Valencia in the same round. This match was supposed to be a golden opportunity for Hansi Flick’s team to strengthen their position at the top, but the underwhelming performance wasted this valuable chance.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional,” after the match, team star Raphinha didn’t hesitate to openly express his anger, severely criticizing his teammate Lamine Yamal for missing several easy chances throughout the game. Raphinha emphasized that Yamal’s selfishness and excessive dribbling led to the loss of many dangerous attacks that could have secured all three points for Barcelona.
Raphinha’s words were harsh, as he urged coach Hansi Flick to intervene immediately to address these behaviors, warning that continued selfishness could ruin the entire season. He believes that the player’s priority should be the team’s interest at this crucial stage of the season, pointing out that Yamal’s actions could destroy the team’s hopes of competing for trophies.
This incident highlights the pressure Barcelona faces in the title race, as players and coaching staff need to address these issues quickly before the team squanders the opportunities in front of them.