Joan Laporta points to the 4 people responsible for the Clásico disaster: 'Koundé and three more'

Last Sunday's Clásico ended with a sense of frustration for Barça. The Catalan team was outplayed in almost every phase of the match by Real Madrid. From the very first minute, it was clear that Flick's plan didn't fit the challenge posed by Xabi Alonso.

Joan Laporta, present in the Bernabéu's box, didn't hide his discontent. He saw a version of Barça that fell far below their standards. It was evident that the team didn't reach, not even close, the intensity or clarity that was expected in a match of this magnitude.

Barça struggled with pressing after losing possession, defensive transitions, and offensive creativity. Overall, the Catalan club failed to impose their style or neutralize their opponent in decisive moments. That lack of collective control resulted in a performance that was far from what is required in a Clásico.

Flick's strategy appeared weakened against a more dynamic and aggressive opponent. Barça couldn't create numerical advantages or keep them. At times, it seemed that the players reacted late and imprecisely, leaving a frustrating 2-1 for Real Madrid.

The four players pointed out by Joan Laporta

After the Clásico, experts analyzed what happened and graded the individual performances of Flick's players. In this regard, there were four Barça footballers who didn't perform at the desired level. Joan Laporta knows it.

Jules Koundécast more shadows than light in the Clásico. He failed in defensive adjustments when facing Vinícius and showed less solidity than demanded. His level was alarming, and the worst part is that this has been going on for several matches.

Pau Cubarsí represents Barça's future, but his performance against Real Madrid wasn't up to par. He made concentration errors and lost duels that, in a Clásico, are costly. It seems that without Iñigo by his side, he has lost that strength that used to characterize him.

The third on the list is Alejandro Balde. His impact in the Clásico was minimal; he was less incisive in attack and more vulnerable when tracking back. In a match of such caliber, he should have done much more than he did.

Finally, Lamine Yamal was also singled out after the Clásico. He couldn't get past Álvaro Carreras at any point and was seen without his usual spark. It's clear that he wasn't at 100%, but after his previous statements, we all expected more, even Joan Laporta.