FC Barcelona suffered a surprising 1-2 defeat to UD Las Palmas at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, a bitter result during the club’s 125th-anniversary festivities. This loss not only extends Barça’s winless streak in LaLiga to three matches but also highlights the contrasts between Xavi Hernández’s tenure and the current team under Hansi Flick.

Performance Comparison: Xavi vs. Flick

After 15 matches in the last three seasons, the points tell a revealing story:

• 2022-2023 Season (Xavi Hernández): Barcelona amassed 38 points, dominating the league and building a foundation that secured the LaLiga title.
• 2023-2024 Season (Xavi Hernández): The team’s performance dipped slightly, earning 34 points, sparking concerns about consistency.
• 2024-2025 Season (Hansi Flick): The current campaign also sees Barcelona with 34 points, but the context is far less stable. Two defeats and unexpected draws reflect a worrying inconsistency.

With 34 points, Barcelona remains competitive for the top spots, but their margin for error is slim. In 2022-2023, 38 points after 15 games had them comfortably leading the table. Now, Real Madrid, with two games in hand, looms as a serious threat to close the gap, intensifying the pressure on Flick.

The club’s leadership and fans are demanding an immediate response to regain the consistency that defined Barça in recent years, particularly during decisive stretches of the season.