Barcelona struggles in first half against Atlético Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Barcelona secured a comeback victory against Atlético Madrid in La Liga on November 6, 2026. João Cancelo faced criticism for contributing to Atlético's opening goal and making further defensive errors. Despite Cancelo's known offensive talent, concerns grow over his reliability in crucial matches, as seen in games against PSG and Real Madrid. Coach Hansi Flick appears hesitant to utilize Alejandro Balde in significant moments, raising questions about the left-back position for the team moving forward.
- •Barcelona won against Atlético Madrid on November 6, 2026.
- •Cancelo made key errors leading to Atlético's goal.
- •Flick prefers not to play Alejandro Balde at left-back.
- •Concerns rise about Cancelo's performance in big matches.
- •Barcelona aims to maintain their standings in La Liga.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Do Barcelona have a João Cancelo problem? Should Hansi Flick continue to trust the full-back in the biggest games?
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