Barcelona may have put an end to their title hopes with today's result against Cádiz. Even though they still have a game in hand, Xavi's men lie fifteen points behind league leaders Real Madrid with seven games to go (six for the rest of the teams), and with that scenario, Real Madrid need to collect seven points in their next six games to claim a well-deserved title in La Liga.
The game against Cádiz seemed like the proper occasion for Barcelona to keep themselves in the title race, but a massive performance by goalkeeper Jeremías Ledesma and an on-point goal by Lucas Pérez gave Los Gaditanos a key win in their battle to avoid relegation.
Moreover, this loss by Barcelona brought to light some major problems in defense, and fans did not hold back with their criticism. Specifically, Barcelona fans identified Clement Lenglet and Jordi Alba as the main culprits for Monday's loss, which seems to have dealt their title hopes a killer blow.
Lenglet was named by culé supporters for his lack of reaction during Cádiz's approach that ended with the ball in the back of the net. Some even went as far as to ask him not to be included in any of the team's matches until the end of the season.
"Lenglet staring at the clouds in Cádiz's goal while Ter Stegen pulled off two saves right in front of him".
Lenglet mirando las nubes en el gol mientras Ter Stegen hace 2 paradas en su cara
— Som I Serem FCB (@Somhiseremfcb) April 18, 2022
I don't wanna see Lenglet playing for this club anymore. Play whoever from the B team even.
— Josip (@JosipFCB93) April 18, 2022
It's always Lenglet, play him against a bottom tier team we're conceding a goal if he plays. How do you just stand behind the attacker like that...
— TJ (@Frenkie_Chief) April 18, 2022
Only God knows how Lenglet is still a Barca player
— kay (@KayPoissonOne) April 18, 2022
The second player that was named by Barcelona fans for having a role in their defeat was Jordi Alba, who some believe that should be transferred by the end of the season due to his poor defending skills throughout the season.
i'm sorry but right now jordi alba is the worst lb in the world.
— X (@xxdrcatman) April 18, 2022
Alba, Lenglet and Garcia defending vs Cadiz pic.twitter.com/ZoAjLxJtsx
— Sam© (@Fcb_s_a_m) April 18, 2022
Season's over anyway . If Jordi Alba stays beyond this season, just write off the next season in advance. pic.twitter.com/MPYGNYrwUa
— Barca News Network (@Barca_News_N) April 18, 2022
Jordi Alba is getting tired. That has been his football for the past three years.
— Ernest Lartey (@ErnestLartey15) April 18, 2022
I still can't believe Jordi Alba created the big chance for that Cadiz goal
— Adisa (@PeaceYusuph) April 18, 2022
Do you agree with these comments, or do you believe there are other players who should be blamed for Los Blaugranas' loss against one of the worst teams in the Spanish top-flight this season?