For the first time since the early stages of the season, Barcelona has relinquished first place in La Liga. Due to Saturday's defeat at home to Atletico Madrid Los Colchoneros two points ahead, and they also played one match less.
At one point Barcelona were nine points clear at the top, but after a run of one win in seven games they have been pulled back in. It has been an incredibly disappointing end to 2024 for the Catalans, although there is no pressure for now. about head coach Hansi Flick.
According to Sport, Flick retains the full support of the Barcelona board, who have acknowledged that he has a lot of credit in the bank following his side's incredible start to the season.
However, immediately after the winter break, the pressure will increase. Barcelona will take on Barbastro in the Copa del Rey before going for their first silverware of the season in the Spanish Super Cup. Securing that trophy would be huge for Flick.
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