After a rather surprising win in Paris over PSG in the first leg of the quarterfinals, Barcelona melted down in the second leg and crashed out of the Champions League in a 1-4 defeat. The meltdown started in the 29th minute when Ronald Araujo made a clumsy challenge in the penalty area and received a red card as the last men in defence. It was the beginning of the end for the Catalans, who were even leading 1-0 until then. One of the more experienced players Ilkay Gundogan couldn’t pass over that moment and pointed out that particular situation as the main reason for the loss, which is true. But, as Araujo posted later, there are ‘locker room codes’, which clearly meant that the German international shouldn’t have criticized his teammate in the public.Passions not dying down at Barca: Araujo’s non-acceptance of responsibility and reply to GundoganAnd since the most important game for Barcelona is just one day away (a derby match with Real Madrid), it was important for the players to get rid of this subject as soon as possible. According to Gundogan, it’s all under the bridge now.”The mood is good. We are looking to the future. I think that’s how the most successful teams develop and improve, by communicating, looking each other in the eye and speaking for each other’s benefit. But also, ultimately, the ultimate goal is the benefit of the club. We are all here to make the club better, to bring it to the best possible situation and for it to succeed. From my first day here, everyone has been aligned on this goal. Of course, there are sometimes situations where things need to be clarified, but the intention of every person in this club is very sincere and aimed at the success of this extraordinary club” he said to ESPN.Brutally honest Gundogan: ‘We are to blame for this defeat’One of the players who involved in this talk between Gundogan and Araujo is Jules Kounde, who posted on his Instagram “We win as a team, we lose as a team”, which was thought to be a direct response to the Gundogan’s public critique. And the Frenchman now confirmed that everything is settled.”The locker room is quiet. We talked about it among ourselves, it’s the most important thing, and the subject is closed. Ilkay didn’t want to hurt anyone and Ronald understood that after talking about it. We have one more last opportunity to get back into the race for La Liga” Koundé assured in an interview with DAZN.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 32FridayAth. Bilbao – Granada 1-1 (1-1)/Guruzeta 24 – Williams 6 og/Saturday15:00: (1.80) Celta (3.50) Las Palmas (4.70)17:15: (2.30) Rayo Vallecano (3.20) Osasuna (3.60)19:30: (2.30) Valencia (3.25) Betis (3.25)22:00: (1.45) Girona (4.40) Cadiz (7.25)Sunday15:00: (3.60) Getafe (3.15) Sociedad (2.20)17:15: (3.30) Almeria (3.50) Villareal (2.15)19:30: (4.00) Alaves (3.35) Atl.Madrid (1.98)22:00: (1.95) Real Madrid (3.70) Barcelona (4.10)Monday22:00: (2.00) Sevilla (3.05) Mallorca (3.90)***odds are subject to change***
