Barcelona's Defense Crumbles: 16 Games Without a Clean Sheet

Since their late October loss to Real Madrid, Barcelona has shown a strong response, securing seven wins in nine matches. However, this positive result streak masks a persistent problem: a defense that has not recorded a clean sheet in 16 consecutive games across all competitions. The last time the team prevented an opponent from scoring was in late November.

Across these 16 matches, Barcelona has conceded a total of 27 goals, highlighting the defensive instability that manager Hansi Flick has yet to resolve. While the team's attack has often compensated for defensive lapses, opponents scoring twice or more have frequently led to unfavorable results, indicating a critical imbalance that needs urgent attention.

As the season enters its crucial final phase, the ability to secure clean sheets is becoming as vital as scoring goals. Flick will face significant pressure to rectify this defensive vulnerability before it incurs further costly setbacks for the team.