What’s Going Wrong for Flick's Side? From Early Brilliance to Recent Struggles

  Introduction Barcelona entered this season with high hopes of a revival following a disappointing, trophyless campaign last year. The departure of Xavi as manager was a dramatic turning point, but the appointment of Hansi Flick injected fresh optimism among the fans. Flick’s early days showed promise, with impressive football during preseason and a strong start to the season. The high point came when Barcelona defeated both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the same week, a feat that reignited belief in their potential to claim major titles. At one stage, they held a commanding lead in La Liga, but as the season progressed, cracks began to show. Dropped points in recent matches have cut their lead to just one point over Real Madrid, who also have a game in hand. So, what has gone wrong for Flick’s side? Here’s a review of Barcelona’s roller coaster of a season so far. The Early Success in Flick’s Era Barcelona started the season with impressive momentum, securing a 2-1 win over V...