Pau Cubarsí points to 3 culprits in Barça's debacle: 'We have been negligent in...'

Sevilla and FC Barcelona played an exciting match at the Sánchez-Pizjuán. Hansi Flick's team arrived with the obligation to win to keep the league lead, while Matías Almeyda's team sought a prestigious victory against one of the giants. However, what seemed like it was going to be a tremendously balanced duel ended up being a nightmare for Barça, who fell by a resounding 4-1.

The match began at a high pace with chances on both sides. Barça wanted to impose their control through possession, but Sevilla came out brave and aggressive in their pressing. That intensity paid off very early, when in the 13th minute Ronald Araújo committed a questionable penalty that the home team did not waste.

The goal completely changed the script of the match. Barça lost confidence and was outplayed in every duel, unable to react. Sevilla, buoyed by their fans, took advantage of every defensive error by the Catalans to punish the culé defense with devastating efficiency.

The final 4-1 score reflected Flick's team's lack of concentration and aggressiveness. The pressing was nonexistent and the accuracy in the final third was practically nil. Except for a few isolated flashes from Pedri and Rashford, Barça was a shadow of the team that fights for the title.

Pau Cubarsí gives his most sincere opinion

After the match, Pau Cubarsí was one of the few players who faced the microphones. The center-back, only 18 years old, spoke with a maturity unusual for his age and took responsibility for providing the necessary explanations. In statements to TV3, he openly criticized what he saw on the field.

"I don't want to make excuses about the field or anything, it's on us. We have to improve in the areas we lacked today", the young defender began. His words reflected a spirit of leadership that contrasts with the apathy shown by other teammates.

However, Cubarsí did not stop there and was even more forceful in pointing out the causes of the defeat. "The opportunities for the opponent start from the first line, so I think we have to press like we did last season.  I think we've been negligent in this case and this can't continue," he stated with complete sincerity.

Pau Cubarsí points to the forwards

This way, Pau Cubarsí directly pointed to the three starting strikers: Ferran Torres, Rashford, and Lewandowski. For the young defender, the lack of commitment in the pressing from the first line was decisive in the result. Sevilla took advantage of that passivity to play out easily and create constant danger.

In Barça's locker room, Pau Cubarsí's words are interpreted as a general wake-up call. The center-back has earned everyone's respect for his maturity and performance, becoming an authoritative voice within the locker room. Self-criticism is the first step to rebuilding lost confidence.

The truth is that Barça played its worst match of the season, with no leadership or cohesion between the lines. Despite his young age, Pau Cubarsí was one of the few who kept his composure and showed commitment. His message is direct: the problem is not only tactical, but also mental, and it starts with the forwards.