Barcelona suffered their first defeat to Real Madrid under Hansi Flick's leadership, losing 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu. The absence of Flick, who was suspended, saw Marcus Sorg take charge of the team. Despite his efforts, Sorg couldn't prevent the loss.
Sorg discussed Lamine Yamal's performance, highlighting the challenges he faced. Yamal, a key player, was booed and subjected to rough treatment from Real Madrid players. Sorg acknowledged the tough day for Yamal, noting the defensive tactics employed by Real Madrid, which limited his opportunities.
He emphasized that Yamal, being young and still developing, needs to learn from these experiences. Sorg mentioned the 2v1 defensive strategy against Yamal and the importance of adapting to such challenges.
The assistant manager addressed the hostile environment at the Bernabeu, suggesting it impacted Yamal's performance. He encouraged support for Yamal, considering his age, injury recovery, and lack of experience.
Sorg also touched on the post-match confrontation between players, expressing his lack of knowledge about the incident. He focused on the match's tactics, including the decision to replace Marcus Rashford with Ronald Araujo to change the team's structure.
Araujo's performance was discussed, noting his inability to find scoring positions against Real Madrid. Sorg attributed this to the defensive tactics of Real Madrid and the team's overall strategy.
Lastly, Sorg addressed Robert Lewandowski's absence, acknowledging the team's reliance on a bona fide number nine. He emphasized the need to adapt to injuries and focus on improving the team's performance, highlighting the remaining matches in the season.
