Hansi Flick holds this person responsible for the draw against Betis, and Laporta warns the German coach against playing this duo together again

Barcelona failed to hold onto their lead against Real Betis, with the match ending in a 2-2 draw in La Liga.

Following this result, Barcelona’s points increased to 38, keeping them in first place in the La Liga standings, while Real Betis remained in 11th with 21 points. According to the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, the draw caused significant disappointment for German coach Hansi Flick, who expressed frustration over Barcelona’s inability to maintain their advantage in the final moments of the game.

The report added that Flick took responsibility for the outcome, admitting that his early substitution of Rafinha, intended to give him a rest, was a poor choice. He said, “It would have been better to rest him in the last Mallorca match after securing the result, not in today’s match.”

The coach also appeared to have made a firm decision to exclude Ferran Torres from future matchdays. Despite scoring Barcelona’s second goal, Torres missed a crucial opportunity to secure the win before Betis equalized.

Furthermore, Flick sought to comfort Barcelona’s standout player, Lamine Yamal, who was devastated by the result. He embraced the young player, telling him, “I wish I had 11 players with your skill and fighting spirit for the badge.” Yamal had given an excellent performance, but his efforts were ultimately overshadowed by his teammates’ mistakes, resulting in a draw in a vital match for the La Liga title race.

In an unexpected twist, Joan Laporta expressed frustration with Flick’s decisions and had a tense conversation with the German coach. He criticized the pairing of Gavi and De Jong on the field, believing it allowed Betis to dominate. Laporta warned Flick not to use this combination again, as it could jeopardize the team’s season.

Additionally, Laporta was upset with the substitution of Rafinha, a player who could make a difference at any moment, especially when the result had yet to be secured.

The report concluded that Barcelona’s management is beginning to question Hansi Flick’s leadership, particularly due to his questionable decisions and substitutions that have negatively impacted the team.