Table of Contents
- Tactics Analysis
- Barcelona's Defeat
- PSG's Key Players Missing
- McManaman's Comments
- Previous Encounter with Inter Milan
Former Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Manchester City star Steve McManaman expressed his confusion regarding Hansi Flick’s tactics that resulted in Barcelona's 2-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
He cautioned that the Catalan team might struggle to secure victory in the tournament with their current style of play.
Barcelona was defeated by the reigning champions, PSG, on Wednesday night, with goals from Senny Mayulu negating Ferran Torres’s initial strike, followed by Goncalo Ramos’ decisive goal.
Hansi Flick’s remarkably high defensive line late in the match has been cited as a factor in their defeat, as PSG capitalized on this to secure their winning goal.
PSG entered the match without several key players, including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Marquinhos, and Ousmane Dembele.
McManaman remarked that Barcelona’s loss was ‘self-inflicted’.
“It’s self-inflicted from Barcelona,” he stated on TNT Sports.
“Why on earth, in the last minute of normal time, are you playing that high up on the halfway line? It confuses me.
“If they don’t address this issue, they won’t win this competition because you cannot play in this manner. It’s a poor goal to concede at any level.
“It’s so late in the game, and they’re taking those risks. Look at how high they are positioned; observe the disorganization.”
Last season, Inter Milan eliminated Barcelona from the Champions League in the semi-finals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Steve McManaman say about Barcelona's tactics?
Steve McManaman expressed confusion over Hansi Flick’s tactics, stating that Barcelona's high defensive line late in the game was baffling and detrimental to their chances of winning.
Who were the key players missing for PSG during the match?
PSG was missing several important players, including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Marquinhos, and Ousmane Dembele.
What was the outcome of the last encounter between Barcelona and Inter Milan?
Inter Milan defeated Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Champions League last season, eliminating them from the competition.
