Flick's Barça hit the woodwork FIVE times in Sociedad stalemate
Barcelona left frustrated at Anoeta as Dani Olmo's nightmare day in front of goal sees him hit the post twice in a game of missed chances.
Barcelona left San Sebastian with a serious case of the woodwork blues after hitting the post an astonishing five times against Real Sociedad.
Flick’s men frustrated
Handsomely Flick sent out what you’d call his strongest XI at Anoeta - minus Raphinha, who was left back in Barcelona nursing a knock from their previous encounter. The Brazilian’s absence was certainly felt as the Catalan giants dominated proceedings but couldn’t find that killer touch.
If hitting the woodwork was an Olympic sport, Barça would be taking home gold after this performance. Five times the ball rattled the frame of the goal, leaving the away side wondering what they’d done to upset Lady Luck.
Olmo’s Anoeta nightmare
If anyone’s going to have nightmares about this match, it’s Dani Olmo. The Catalan midfielder had an absolute shocker in front of goal, sending the ball crashing against the woodwork twice and fluffing three golden opportunities that on another day would have been bread and butter for a player of his quality.
You’ve got to feel for the lad - he’ll be seeing those posts in his sleep tonight. Talk about having a mare!
Missing Raphinha
The absence of Raphinha, who stayed home after picking up a knock, was noticeable throughout. The Brazilian’s creativity and finishing touch might have been just what Barça needed to convert one of those many chances that went begging.
For all their dominance and possession, Flick’s men just couldn’t find that final bit of quality when it mattered most. It was one of those days where if they’d played until Christmas, the ball still might not have gone in.