Hansi Flick’s Barcelona tenure compared to predecessors
Barcelona Under Pressure After Defeat Against Atletico Madrid
Barcelona faced a tough defeat against Atletico Madrid, which has put pressure on the team to turn things around. This loss not only left them behind in La Liga but also added to a series of worrying statistics.
Xavi Hernandez and Hansi Flick Comparison
Before the game, it was noted that Xavi Hernandez and Hansi Flick had both secured 38 points from their opening 18 matches. However, Xavi managed to secure a win in his 19th match. This defeat marked the first time Barcelona has lost three consecutive home games.
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Barcelona’s Current Form
Hansi Flick has now experienced more Liga defeats (5) than Xavi did in the entirety of last season. Barcelona is currently on a poor run of form, with only one win and five points from their last seven games.
According to MD, Flick’s loss rate of 26.3% in 19 matches is drawing comparisons with other Barcelona managers. This is significantly higher than Xavi’s (15%), Ronald Koeman’s (21%), and Quique Setien’s (16%) loss rates.
