Will Barça's Perfect La Liga Record Survive the Defensive Crisis Before El Clásico?
Abstract
Barcelona has matched its historical record with nine consecutive wins at the start of La Liga. However, Hansi Flick's squad enters El Clásico against Real Madrid shaken by a Champions League defeat to PSG and a severe defensive injury crisis. With Eric García and Christensen sidelined, and Koundé doubtful, Flick will have to improvise his backline relying on youngsters like Pau Cubarsí or repositioning Frenkie de Jong.
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