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Rivaldo has no doubt about the great weak point of Barça: "There were many mistakes of ..."

Published:27/02/2025 - 20:26h

Updated:27/02/2025 - 20:26h

Rivaldo did not hesitate to talk about the great weakness he sees in FC Barcelona today and why it is crucial to correct it soon

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Rivaldo, former player of FC Barcelona, whenever he can, has shown himself to be completely open to discussing the current situation of the team, which he has demonstrated to follow closely. Even on this occasion, acting as an ambassador for the betting house 'Betfair', he has analyzed the reason why, in his opinion, despite the fact that the team is performing superbly in sports, it still makes mistakes that need to be corrected if it does not want to end the season negatively.

The main 'Achilles' heel' of Barça, according to Rivaldo

The World Cup champion with 'Canarinha' in 2002 has expressed his concern about the defensive fragility of FC Barcelona, which at times tends to concede goals as easily as it scores, due to brief lapses of disconnection, as seen in the thrilling 4-4 match against Atlético de Madrid in the Copa del Rey. "Fortunately, the team was able to score four goals against Atlético, but conceding four goals as well is worrisome. Barcelona is playing very well, but I can't remember the last time they conceded four goals in this way. That's why I believe that these errors should not be repeated in the upcoming matches, which will be crucial for the success of the season," he warned.

"Fortunately, the team was able to score four goals against Atlético, but conceding four as well is worrisome"

In the same line of argument, Rivaldo has emphasized that, although a match with many goals is truly a spectacle, it is necessary to investigate the reason behind those goals, most of which come from specific errors in the game. "Everyone loves football matches with many goals, but surely when there are so many, it's because there were many defensive errors. A match of this level involves the creativity of some of the best players in the world, but a result like this is surprising. Fortunately, for both teams, it ended in a draw. But, what if one team had been more accurate defensively? It could have been a 4-0 or a 4-2," he commented.

"It is important to pay more attention. I believe that Flick must correct the defensive errors if he wants to have a chance of winning titles this season," recounted the winner of the Ballon d'Or in 1999, who has urged the Barcelona team to straighten their course in the defensive area if they do not want to suffer more in the upcoming matches. Especially in matches against teams of great stature that know how to take advantage of any lapse from the opponent.

"Flick must correct the defensive errors if he wants to have a chance of winning titles"

The 'semis' tie between Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona

Finally, Rivaldo has shared his view on the outcome of the tie between the 'colchoneros' and culés in the 'semis' of the Copa del Rey 2024-25, which will take place on April 1 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, the home of Atlético de Madrid.  A match in which, according to the words of the legendary player from Pernambuco, there is no clear favorite. "A match like this, which ended 4-4, shows that everything is still open. For me, both Barcelona and Atlético have chances to win and qualify. That is, a 50% chance for each despite being played now at the Metropolitano. The first leg showed that, the tie is very evenly balanced," he concluded.