Barcelona is experiencing a decline in the performance of its full-backs this season, which has become a concern for the coaching staff ahead of important matches, according to a report by the Spanish newspaper 'Sport'.

This decline is considered one of the main challenges facing the team after the backline lost the stability and reliability it showed last season.

During the last match against Atletico Madrid, the full-backs were among the main reasons for the team's negative results. The newspaper pointed out that Koundé's performance did not reach the expected level, especially in defensive tasks, while he has not regained the consistency he showed last season, despite his notable offensive contributions.

The coaching staff also expressed concern about Balde's performance on the left side, as his defensive movements against Atletico Madrid showed weaknesses in tactics and intensity in one-on-one confrontations, reflecting a decline in his confidence. Although Balde is considered a long-term project on the left side, the club expects him to deliver better performances in upcoming matches.

The report confirmed that coach Hans Flick and his team will continue to work on improving the performance of the full-backs, which is essential to face Champions League and domestic competition matches. The coaching staff aims to correct tactical errors and increase focus to ensure the return of reliability in the backlines, in addition to improving high pressing and organizing defensive lines.

One of Barcelona's biggest challenges this season remains restoring the full-backs to their previous level, which is vital for maintaining tactical harmony in the team and achieving success in major matches. The report indicates that the focus will be on developing performance without compromising the players' primary positions in the team lineup.