Barcelona had a very bad night yesterday as they lost 3–0 to Chelsea in the Champions League. The match showed big problems in Barcelona’s team, especially in defense.
The game turned against Barcelona when captain Ronald Araujo was sent off just before half-time. He got a second yellow card, leaving his team with only ten players for the rest of the match. After that, Chelsea took full control of the game.
Chelsea scored first when confusion in Barcelona’s defense led to an own goal by Jules Koundé. Barcelona tried to fight back, but key players like Ferran Torres missed important chances. Young player Lamine Yamal showed some skill, but it was not enough to change the game.
After Barcelona went down to ten men, Chelsea scored two more goals. Estêvão, a young Chelsea player, scored a brilliant solo goal to make it 2–0. Later, Liam Delap scored the third goal, completing the 3–0 win.
Barcelona’s players all had a hard night. Araujo’s red card showed the team’s discipline problem. Koundé’s own goal and Torres’s missed chances showed that the team struggled both in defense and attack. Manager Hansi Flick now faces questions about his tactics and how the team can avoid mistakes like this in the future.
This defeat is a serious warning for Barcelona. If they do not fix their defense and improve teamwork, their hopes in the Champions League could be in danger.
