Deportivo vs Barcalona: Regaining prestige?

(Baonghean.vn) - This year's La Liga championship seems unlikely to slip out of Barca's hands. However, the Catalan giant's recent consecutive failures are making fans doubt the overthrow of the two rivals from the capital Madrid...

The trio "MNS" needs a victory to relieve psychological pressure.

If they don't want that to happen, coach Enricque's team must be determined to win all 3 points and restore their reputation at Deportivo's Riazor stadium early tomorrow morning (April 21).

Since their 39-match unbeaten streak in all competitions was ended by the White Vultures, coach Enricque and his team have fallen into a widespread crisis. Losing 3 consecutive matches in La Liga after 13 years has raised many big questions about the form of the Catalan giants.

From the position of the “invincible” team, carrying the hope of a treble this season as well as overcoming the “curse” to become the first team to successfully defend the Champions League title. However, they had to stop at the quarter-finals when they fell for the second time to the team led by coach Simeone.

The dream of winning the treble for the third time in history has gone up in smoke. On the La Liga front, they are also under serious threat, as Atletico have leveled the points gap but lost the head-to-head record, while Real Madrid are hot on their heels with only 1 point less.

There is a big question mark surrounding the recent “unstoppable decline” in Barca’s form that is difficult to find a satisfactory explanation for. Messi has become too “gentle” in his finishing moves, Neymar has not been on the scoreboard for 5 matches, and has not had any assists for Barcelona. A powerful Barca with the “MNS” trio that has made many defenses miserable is being psychologically weighed down on its magical, fragile, and easily broken legs.

Will Barca's prestige and winning smile reappear after the match with Deportivo?

Returning to the match tomorrow morning, only having to meet Deportivo at this time is considered a stroke of luck for coach Enrique and his team. Because against an opponent who is having problems and no longer has much motivation to play like Deportivo, Barca is no different from a "sleepy person meeting a blanket". This is also a great opportunity for Neymar, Suarez, Messi to find their inherent scoring instinct. That is reasonable when the home team Riazor is lacking in defense. According to statistics of the last 18 matches, there has been no match where coach Victor Sanchez's team has not conceded at least once.

Moreover, being eliminated from the prestigious Champions League arena will help Barca focus all their attention on domestic matters. A victory against Deportivo, perhaps enough to dispel the gloomy atmosphere that has covered the Catalan sky for more than a month now.

Therefore, if they do not want the championship race to get out of control, coach Enricque's team needs to relieve the pressure and be determined to win all 3 points away from home. A victory will not only foster the hope of successfully defending the La Liga championship, but the fans' confidence will continue to be nurtured by the prestige of a world-class club.

Cao Van Cam

(Provincial Border Guard).