Barça’s defeat in El Clásico hurt. There is no denying it. Losing 2–1 at the Santiago Bernabéu was not just another result. It marked the end of a tough October, one that left fans frustrated and reminded everyone of the challenges that come with a long season. But inside the club, there is calm. They know this story has been written before, and it can end in triumph again.
Last season, Hansi Flick spoke about the so-called “Shit November,” a stretch where the team’s form dropped suddenly after a promising start. In his first year on the Barça bench, the German coach experienced a similar dip around this time of year. Between November and December, the team’s rhythm collapsed. There were losses, criticism, and doubts everywhere. Yet what followed was nothing short of spectacular.
From collapse to comeback
When the calendar turned to 2025, something clicked. The players responded, the system started flowing, and the results were incredible. Barça went 24 matches without a single defeat, collecting 21 wins and three draws. That historic run brought the Supercopa de España, a deep Champions League run to the semifinals, a Copa del Rey final, and a thrilling title race in LaLiga.
It was a turnaround built on belief, hard work, and unity. That is why nobody inside the dressing room is panicking now. The squad knows that form dips are normal, especially for a team fighting on multiple fronts. The key is how you react, and Barça have shown they know exactly how to do that.
Injuries and obstacles, but also opportunity
Yes, the list of injuries has been long. Lewandowski, Raphinha, Gavi, Dani Olmo, and Christensen all missed the Clásico. Joan Garcia, Balde, and Lamine Yamal have also had fitness problems. It is not easy to keep rhythm when key players are out. Yet adversity often brings growth. It opens the door for others to step up and prove they belong.
Players like Fermín López, Balde, and even young prospects from Barça Atlètic have shown hunger. This is the time when depth matters most, and Flick’s staff are confident that once the squad returns to full strength, the level will rise again.
Ten games to finish the year strong
The upcoming schedule offers Barça the perfect chance to turn things around. Between now and the end of the year, the team will play ten crucial matches. In LaLiga, they will face Elche, Celta, Alavés, Betis, Osasuna, and Villarreal. In Europe, the challenges are just as important: Brugge, Chelsea, and Eintracht Frankfurt.
These games will define the momentum heading into 2025. The objectives are clear: secure qualification for the Champions League knockout stage and stay close to Real Madrid in LaLiga. Flick and his players know that consistency in these matches can rebuild confidence and spark another winning run.
Belief never left this team
The defeat at the Bernabéu was a setback, but not a disaster. The players remain united, the fans still believe, and the club trusts the process. This group has already proven that it can rise from tough moments and transform frustration into strength.
Barça’s journey is not defined by a bad week or even a bad month. It is defined by resilience, faith, and the ability to bounce back when everyone starts to doubt. The “Shit November” might have arrived early this year, but so can the comeback.
As the dressing room prepares for the next stretch of matches, one feeling dominates: determination. Because at Barça, difficult months come and go, but the hunger to win never fades.
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