Winless series: FC Barcelona could not live up to their role as favorites in the game against FC Cadiz and De Jong saw yellow-red.
Cadiz (AP) – FC Barcelona did not get past a 0-0 draw in the Spanish league against FC Cadiz and is still in a difficult situation.
Even before the yellow-red card for Frenkie de Jong in the 65th minute, the Catalans could not live up to their role as favorites. In the closing stages, national goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen prevented a goal with a good save and secured at least one point. Memphis Depay had a great chance to score the winning goal for the Catalans in stoppage time.
The dissatisfaction at FC Barcelona has apparently continued to grow after the 0-0 win against FC Cadiz. According to the Spanish media, veteran Gerard Piqué then tried to find some balancing words. “We are going through a difficult situation that we are not used to,” said the 34-year-old defender, according to the “Marca”. “Everyone wants to win and there are many ways to deal with it. We can all complain or we can work. The players are here to work, ”said Piqué.
Regarding criticism and whistles from fans, he said: “I don’t want to wear the Barcelona shirt to finish second or third. I’m here to fight for the title. “
Coach Koeman had caused astonishment before the game when he only read a statement at the press conference and kept expectations of this season very low. The relationship between Koeman and Barça President Joan Laporta is anything but good, at least since the 3-0 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, the fans have also been restless. The media are already speculating about a replacement from Koeman.
However, Piqué called for unity: “Let’s not look in two directions. We’re all with the president and we’re all with the coach. We can’t control the ambient noise and don’t want to think about it. “