Barcelona’s Defensive Woes Resurface as High Line Leaves Gaping Hole in Real Betis Clash
Once again, Barcelona’s persistent high defensive line has proven to be a Achilles’ heel for the team, as evident in the recent clash against Real Betis. The Catalans teetered on the brink of conceding when a substantial gap materialized in the central defense, a consequence of Pau Cubarsi’s forward move to mark an opposing attacker.
Even with Alejandro Balde shifting to cover the central area, the space left behind proved large enough for Isco to exploit and deliver a threatening ball. This episode harks back to the recurring theme of Barcelona’s defensive vulnerabilities, reminiscent of instances when the team allowed Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo to go one-on-one against the goalkeeper due to the team’s intricate defensive approach.
The call for a better defensive focus, perhaps with a measured reduction in risk-taking, becomes increasingly apparent. Barcelona must address these issues at the back to fortify their defensive resilience and mitigate potential threats.
