Barcelona’s Defensive Dilemma: Offside Mishaps Expose Structural Flaws Against Real Madrid
In a surprising turn of events against Real Madrid on Sunday, Barcelona’s defense exhibited a blunder that even schoolboys might avoid – setting an offside trap for a player positioned in his own half. The moment, captured in a screenshot, highlighted a lapse in defensive tactics that proved costly.
The consequence was a free run at goal for Rodrygo, who then found Vinicius on the far post for the second goal. Additionally, on Barca’s third goal, a lack of pressure on Tchouameni allowed ample time to pick out Vinicius, resulting in a penalty.
This defensive strategy, seemingly orchestrated by Xavi, reflects a recurring issue with Barca’s high-line tactics throughout the season in La Liga and the Champions League. The team’s struggles to secure clean sheets can be attributed to the exploitation of this defensive approach.
The article emphasizes that the problem extends beyond individual errors, pointing towards a structural dilemma that necessitates attention and rectification from the technical bench.
