Barcelona secured their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals after a commanding 8-3 aggregate victory over Newcastle. Yet former Barca player Jean Marie Dongou, appearing on the 'Fanzone' show, highlighted that Newcastle actually played better during the first 135 minutes of the tie.
Dongou emphasized that the turning point was Barca’s superior performance in the latter part of the games, but he also stressed the need for tactical adjustments, especially when facing intense man-to-man pressing.
This tactical refinement is particularly important with upcoming clashes against Atlético Madrid, a tactically astute team under Diego Simeone, in both the Champions League quarterfinal and the Copa del Rey. Dongou warned that Barca must learn from their disappointing first-leg Copa del Rey match.
Despite his critique, Dongou expressed confidence that under Flick’s leadership, Barcelona can elevate their tactical approach and avoid repeating past mistakes. These improvements could prove decisive in their pursuit of major trophies this season.
