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FC Barcelona Defensive Crisis Invites Criticism of Previously Lauded Deco Squad Planning
18.10.26, 11:25
Building on victories over Getafe and Galatasaray, FC Barcelona continue to brush aside everything in their path in what was billed as a tricky October.
It's true that the toughest tests are still ahead in Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid next week. And while the attack and midfield continue to fire all cylinders, questions are now asked of which defence Hansi Flick will be able to field in those crunch ties.
During a 5-2 win over Real Betis, Gerard Martin and Eric Garcia, who have both been Pau Cubarsi's centre-back partners as of late amid Andreas Christensen once more being sidelined, left the action early.
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has lived in Barcelona since 2019, when he became Forbes' lead reporter on FC Barcelona and Spanish football. He's been The Guardian's most prominent writer on Brazilian football for almost a decade as part of a journey that began in São Paulo. In London, he also became the Daily Mail's first-ever Spanish content writer in its sports department.