Barcelona Defensive Crisis: Why Flick Has A Major Problem Against PSG And Real Madrid
Barcelona are facing a major defensive crisis with Jules Koundé and Eric García injured ahead of PSG and the Clásico. Hansi Flick may have to improvise with midfielders and academy talent.
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Published October 20, 2026
Barcelona have spent the opening weeks of the season looking almost unstoppable.
Eleven consecutive victories. A perfect start in La Liga. Goals arriving from everywhere. Hansi Flick’s side have looked like a team built to overwhelm opponents before they can even breathe.
But suddenly, there is one area where Barcelona are running out of answers.
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