Pedri Calls Barcelona Half Sleep, Inconsistent Period Continues

Pedri asked Barcelona to rise from inconsistent performance (Instagram/@pedri).

JAKARTA - Midfielder Pedri said Barcelona must immediately turn things around because their poor performance continues.

Most recently, Barcelona surprisingly lost 0-1 at home to Leganes on Monday, December 16, 2024, early morning WIB. Sergio Gonzalez's goal in the fourth minute became the difference.

The result saw Barcelona fail to win for the fifth time in their last six league games.

During that period, Azulgrana only won five points from the possibility of 18. Their advantage at the top of the standings has also run low.

Now Hansi Flick's men have the same points as Atletico Madrid (38), which they will face next weekend, December 22, 2024.

Meanwhile, with Real Madrid in third place, Barcelona are only one point clear with Los Blancos still having one more game.

"It was a bad game, impossible to feel happy. I think we started the game with half asleep."

"We woke up and created chances, but we don't have the passion we need to score."

"We have to be better in front of goal if we want to get points. We are in bad form in the league and we have to turn it around," Pedri said after the defeat.

Interestingly, it was Leganes' first away win in La Liga this season. Meanwhile, Barcelona have now lost their last two matches at the Olimpic Lluis Companys Stadium following the defeat to Las Palmas two weeks ago.

However, Azulgrana remains in good form in the Champions League. They won five of the tournament's six matches, including 3-2 at home to Borussia Dortmund on December 12, 2024.

Therefore, Pedri hopes they can bring their slick performances in their Champions League to the league.

"We've had a lot of games in a row, but that's no excuse. We have to finish it with the same faith we've done in the Champions League."

"If you don't score in football, it's impossible to win," said Pedri again.