Barcelona are facing a fight to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League after losing 1-0 to Inter Milan on Tuesday night. Hakan Calhanoglu scored the only goal of the game, consigning Xavi’s team to a second European defeat from three in the process. Express Sport will now take a look at four players who let the Spaniard and the Catalan giants down, with their hopes of winning the famous trophy now hanging in the balance.Infomation Guide Nigeria
Marcos Alonso
Back in the summer transfer window, Barcelona wanted an upgrade on Jordi Alba at left-back. They even tried to jettison the Spain international, with Inter ironically seeing a late approach fail despite their determination to bring the serial winner to Serie A.
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Despite going forward with vigour at the San Siro, the 31-year-old failed to create anything of note – with his passes often intercepted.
Gavi
Gavi is Barcelona’s future. In Xavi’s eyes, he’s also their now. But this was a night to forget for the Spain international, with the contest appearing to pass him by.
Gavi was deployed as a playmaker behind Robert Lewandowski yet his decision-making left much to be desired, causing frustration on the touchline in the process.
Having just turned 18 a couple of months ago, it’s clear the midfielder is at the beginning of his footballing education.
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Raphinha
Raphinha is still adjusting to life at Barcelona following his huge move from Leeds back in the summer transfer window. And he appeared to struggle against Inter, barely posing a threat as his side missed out on claiming all three points.
Raphinha did end up being substituted in the second half, but Xavi should have rolled the dice sooner with the Brazil international ineffective on the night.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaRobert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski is a marvellous striker, one of the best on the planet. But he’s struggled in the big games for Barcelona in the Champions League, drawing blanks against both Inter and Bayern Munich.Jamb Result
The Poland international, who was another summer signing, was stifled by a superb Inter defence consisting of Milan Skriniar, Stefan de Vrij and Alessandro Bastoni.
Barcelona need to find ways of getting Lewandowski into the game when their usual style fails.
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