Barcelona paid the price for the victory.

Barcelona's 4-2 victory over Slavia Prague in the League Phase of the Champions League was marred by injury, as Pedri had to leave the field early.

Pedri sustained an injury during the match against Slavia Prague.

Barcelona secured all three points against Slavia Prague, but this came with a major personnel concern for coach Hansi Flick. Pedri suffered a hamstring problem in the second half and was substituted in the 61st minute.

Initial reports confirm the Spanish midfielder suffered a hamstring tear and will be sidelined for at least 3 to 4 weeks. Tomorrow, Barca's medical team will conduct further tests to determine the severity and specific recovery time.

Before leaving the field, Pedri remained central to Barca's system, helping the team control the tempo and connect the different lines. His early departure forced the coaching staff to make personnel adjustments.

Nevertheless, Barca maintained their dominance to finish the match with a 4-2 victory. However, Pedri's immediate signal for a substitution raised concerns, as hamstring injuries are sensitive and prone to recurrence.

Pedri's injury came at a crucial time in the season, when Barcelona were stretched thin competing in both the Champions League and domestic league. On the sidelines, coach Flick's pained expression clearly showed his concern.

Besides the personnel issues, the victory against Slavia Prague also revealed another noteworthy statistic. For the first time, Barcelona conceded goals in 10 consecutive Champions League matches.

Ball control and attacking prowess remain strong points, but defensive solidity is becoming a major challenge.

At the same time, it's a clear warning: Barcelona not only need to wait for Pedri to recover, but also need to quickly strengthen their balance if they want to go far in the Champions League this season.

Source: https://znews.vn/barcelona-tra-gia-cho-chien-thang-post1621680.html