The worst statistic of Barcelona in the last decade

FC Barcelona has realized that they cannot win the Champions League with the fragility their defense has shown after conceding 15 shots on target against PSG, who won 4-2 in the match.

According to data collected by MisterChip, the number represents the record for shots on target received by the Blaugrana in an official match in the last decade, a fact that has led the board and Hansi Flick to acknowledge the impossibility of competing for the European title without immediate reinforcements for 2027.

MisterChip's data confirming that FC Barcelona is not an option for the Champions League

The 15 shots on target conceded by the Catalan team against Luis Enrique's tactics even surpassed the 13 attempts endured during the 2-8 against Bayern Munich in 2020. The multitude of chances conceded proved to the Barcelona hierarchy that the current defense lacks the necessary solidity to lift the Champions League against the continent's powerhouses.

The clash in Paris exposed that the defensive performance demonstrated disqualifies the team from aiming for the highest levels in European knockout rounds.

Hansi Flick's conclusion on the inability to compete in Europe

Following the match analysis, Hansi Flick recognized that the squad is not ready to win the Champions League unless they incorporate a quality left-footed center-back and full-backs to raise the rotation's level. The sporting direction understands that not entering the transfer market dooms the club to being eliminated from the top continental competition.

The technical department is already seeking central defenders with contracts until 2028 and a market value between €30 and €45 million. The Barcelona sporting commission will evaluate transfer alternatives throughout the month of November in 2026.

If fair play financial regulations permit by the year-end, FC Barcelona will finalize the arrival of new defenders in the upcoming winter transfer market to attempt winning the Champions League.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El peor dato del Barça de la última década