Barcelona suffered a 3-0 defeat to Monaco in the Joan Gamper Trophy, raising concerns ahead of their La Liga opener. Defensive errors and lackluster performance highlighted significant issues for Hansi Flick's side. With Valencia up next, urgent improvements are needed to kick off the season on a positive note.
Barcelona's final pre-season match before the start of La Liga ended in disappointment as they suffered a 3-0 defeat to AS Monaco in the Joan Gamper Trophy. The match, intended as a final tune-up for the Catalan giants, highlighted significant issues just days before their La Liga opener against Valencia.
Despite rotating the squad, Barcelona struggled to find their rhythm against a determined Monaco side. The first half ended goalless, but the second half saw the visitors take control. Monaco's Mohamed Camara capitalized on a defensive error by young Marc Bernal, opening the scoring with a composed finish. The second goal followed shortly, with Breel Embolo converting after a swift passing move. The third and final goal came from Christian Mawissa, who curled a beautiful shot into the bottom corner, sealing the victory for the Ligue 1 side.
Barcelona's defense appeared vulnerable throughout the match, raising concerns for manager Hansi Flick as the La Liga season looms. With just days remaining before their first competitive fixture, significant improvements will be needed to avoid a rocky start to the season.
