They’ve lost all four games so far without scoring a goal and they have conceded 10. A 3-0 defeat in Vigo last time out was the latest setback and they just look short on quality after a frustrating transfer window and an injury-ravaged start to the season.
They do have a few more players back now which should help them be a bit more competitive but they will be a team very low on confidence after two heavy defeats. Sergio will consider changes here with the likes of Alex Fernandez and Lucas Perez strong contenders to come in after they were only on the bench at Balaidos last weekend. Their coach is already under pressure and while he won’t be expected to get anything here, a return to former club Real Valladolid next Friday may be decisive in determining whether or not he makes it to the other side of the international break.
As for Barcelona, their bright start continued with the 5-1 demolition of Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League in midweek. Robert Lewandowski was on fire again with a hat-trick while Ousmane Dembele was outstanding once more, providing two excellent assists. Xavi deserves great credit for getting the best out of the Frenchman who had all too often misfired during his Barcelona career prior to this year.
