"Barcelona return home after a spell of two straight games away from the Spotify Camp Nou, both of which ended in defeats for the Catalans. The last game they played at home was against Mallorca, which ended in a 3-0 win, but the team then travelled to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano and lost 4-0 before losing 2-1 away to Girona. Needless to say, the Blaugrana will be eager to turn the tide around and return to winning ways against Levante tomorrow evening."
"With not too much time between games, it is easy for teams to get into a negative spiral relatively easily in today's day and age, and Barcelona, too did not look up to the challenge remotely when they took on Girona just days after the Atletico Madrid game. On that front, the current week has brought some much-needed rest for the Catalans - one that the management and dressing room would have used to mentally reset and prepare to get back on track."
Barcelona return to the Camp Nou after two consecutive away defeats following a 3-0 home win over Mallorca. The team suffered a 4-0 loss at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano and then a 2-1 defeat at Girona, creating urgency to recover against Levante. A congested calendar and quick turnarounds contributed to a negative spiral in performance. The squad has enjoyed over five days between matches, including two days off, to rest and mentally reset. Hansi Flick's physically demanding system makes a full recovery important ahead of Copa del Rey and Champions League commitments in March.
Read at Barca Universal
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