FC Barcelona is preparing for a crucial phase before the end of 2025, facing a packed schedule that leaves the team no room for rest, according to the Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo." After their loss to Chelsea in the Champions League, the team is entering a series of matches that demand a swift response in the league, as they chase league leaders Real Madrid by just one point, with three upcoming matches against top-ranked opponents.

Barcelona begins this journey by hosting Alavés, followed by tough matches against Atlético Madrid, Real Betis, Osasuna, and Villarreal. The newspaper points out that this period will test the team's resilience and ability to recover after their European setback.

The match against Atlético is one of the key highlights of this schedule, while the away game against Betis presents an important test for maintaining control and avoiding the defensive mistakes that were clearly evident against Chelsea. As for the encounter with Villarreal at the end of the month, it represents an additional challenge due to the team's domestic strength despite their struggles in European competitions.

Amidst this pressure, Barcelona is also awaiting a crucial match against Eintracht Frankfurt on December 9 in the Champions League, as the team currently sits in eighteenth place and cannot afford any further setbacks.

Barcelona's match schedule over the next four weeks:

November 29: Barcelona vs. Alavés

December 2: Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid

December 6: Real Betis vs. Barcelona

December 9: Barcelona vs. Eintracht Frankfurt

December 13: Barcelona vs Osasuna

December 21: Villarreal vs. Barcelona

Mundo Deportivo emphasizes that these weeks could shape the course of Barcelona's season, as they present a direct test of the team's character and ability to compete during the toughest period of the year.