Can Paris Saint-Germain's curse repeat before the clásico?

Barcelona are in a state of concern after losing to Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 in the Champions League, with eyes now turning to the upcoming clash against Real Madrid on Sunday, amid fears of a painful repeat of a scenario that occurred two years ago.

Memories return to April 2024, when FC Barcelona lost to Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, thus exiting the European competition, before receiving another blow by falling to Real Madrid 3-2 in the very next clásico.

And now, German Hans Flick finds himself facing a similar test, after FC Barcelona's European winning streak ended with a loss to Paris Saint-Germain, in a match where the Catalan team showed their ability to come back twice, but they could not hold on until the end.

The task becomes more challenging as the Clasico approaches, offering FC Barcelona a chance to respond quickly and regain their balance, while Real Madrid aims to exploit their European rival's loss to secure a valuable victory in the battle for the LaLiga title.

Can Flick break the curse and avoid repeating the 2024 scenario, or will Real Madrid impose a new chapter of suffering on their traditional rival?