Henry has questioned Barcelona's Champions League competitiveness this season, suggesting that Arsenal and Bayern Munich have a better chance of winning the title.
Barca were on the verge of a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Newcastle United on Tuesday night, but Yamal's late penalty earned Flick's side a 1-1 draw at St James' Park.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich produced an impressive display, winning 6-1 away against Atalanta. Even with Kane still recovering from a calf injury and placed on the bench, the Bundesliga champions won easily.
Arsenal are the only team to have won all eight of their Champions League group stage matches, and they will travel to Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday night for the first leg of their last-16 tie.
After Arsenal's result, Henry questioned Barca's ability to perform consistently, suggesting Bayern and Arsenal are stronger contenders for the Champions League title.
"I think Bayern are much more balanced than Barca in terms of attacking and defensive transitions, and their overall structure," Henry told CBS Sports.
"You see that, whoever it is - a winger cutting inside, a striker operating on the right like Jackson, they all know what they have to do, they press well, and they are very difficult to beat most of the time."
"But Barca are sometimes too inconsistent, they lost 0-4 to Atletico Madrid in Copa del Rey, the score could have been 0-6, 0-7; then they can come back and make it 6-0, 7-0, 8-0 at home."
"If they want to win the title and be considered the biggest favorite, they have to find consistency and balance - I still think they are one of the favorites."
"But the lack of that balance makes me slightly favor Bayern and Arsenal."
Carragher added: "I think Bayern or Arsenal will be stronger than Barca."
UsuiTakumi99
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Blind fan
The truth hurts
Ruacknosty
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I'm a real madrid fan, but to be honest, i don't see either Barcelona either, Real Madrid winning this season. we are both not balanced. Bayern and Arsenal will cause a lot of damage. Henry is very correct
I agree with that as a Barca fan. we don't have what it takes to win the champions league. in fact the whole Spanish teams are very weak this season
Zuaiklpuyz
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You will say it again in second leg… Mumu
He is right don't call him mumu, what a hell is wrong with you
my-blood-is-red
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remember that new castle united is not a small team you could just go and defeat so easily at home nonono , so don't judge yet
New castle not a small team hun
Zuaiklpuyz
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Barca are ever ready. They were super cautious in the first leg. Due to yellow card. They need their full squad to finish new castle.
😂😂😂
QueriisFiasi
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Being a Barca fan, I have to agree with the legend. Wishful thinking and biased reasoning won't bring the UCL to Camp Nou. There is really a lot to be done to improve our defense and midfield solidity. As they say, goals win you games, but a strong defense wins you titles.
livingstoneDlam
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Maybe
bro, let's be realistic 😂
Zuaiklpuyz
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my legendary
😂😂
Vonbceklot
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after today's match I foresee Henry changing his tone
Zuaiklpuyz
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I'm a real madrid fan, but to be honest, i don't see either Barcelona either, Real Madrid winning this season. we are both not balanced. Bayern and Arsenal will cause a lot of damage. Henry is very correct
Maybe
Zuaiklpuyz
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legend has spoken
😂😂
Pazdmorty
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remember that new castle united is not a small team you could just go and defeat so easily at home nonono , so don't judge yet
Tababelms
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I would really like to know what is it all these pundits are seeing that gives them the impression that Arsenal will win the CL. U would think it’s prime man city or Liverpool with all the hype this mediocre team is getting. The PL is shit this season, same as last season. That’s the only reason Arsenal are where they are!!
Blind fan
nehabemny
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legend has spoken
Football_Wiz25
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I would really like to know what is it all these pundits are seeing that gives them the impression that Arsenal will win the CL. U would think it’s prime man city or Liverpool with all the hype this mediocre team is getting. The PL is shit this season, same as last season. That’s the only reason Arsenal are where they are!!
livingstoneDlam
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I'm a real madrid fan, but to be honest, i don't see either Barcelona either, Real Madrid winning this season. we are both not balanced. Bayern and Arsenal will cause a lot of damage. Henry is very correct
Techniciansy2k
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They always criticise barca for not defending. Now they defend it's a problem. It's like they want barca to play open so they can lose
Richard0010
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Bro, I do understand but my own view is different from urs... I'm a die had fan of Barca and when we play bad... I do blast them
No problem
UgoRank
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Leave Spanish club out of this…. We hat£ each other.. you can always see our match, too bloody 🩸. If they win they will still mock us. Reason well bro 🧠. I can still support Atletico Madrid than this idiot. I hat£ them die same way I hat£ Chelsea and that’s what make football sweet
Bro, I do understand but my own view is different from urs... I'm a die had fan of Barca and when we play bad... I do blast them
Hiwaeimnsz
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chal be chu******ye its Real Madrid 🔥
Taoaekpsu
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aamiin
Richard0010
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That's on you bro, I can't support any EPL term in the UCL all my support goes to the Spanish clubs
Leave Spanish club out of this…. We hat£ each other.. you can always see our match, too bloody 🩸. If they win they will still mock us. Reason well bro 🧠. I can still support Atletico Madrid than this idiot. I hat£ them die same way I hat£ Chelsea and that’s what make football sweet
Gunnerneko
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Barcelona lacked balance but Arsenal got balance Henry is mad.
What does he mean by balance? if you only read then you'll understand...Plus your team can't defend while Arsenal has the best defense in the group stage Newcastlewaswasteful theydidn'tfinishtheirchances..learn to read b4 you talk.."I think Bayern are much more balanced than Barca in terms of attacking and defensive transitions, and their overall structure," Henry told CBS Sports.
gudiest01
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barcelona fans landing in the comments section to cook Henry
UgoRank
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You’re not a real fan. I’m supporting man city, remember our former coach is there that’s from Catalonia, and you can never see Real Madrid fan wish Barca well. Man city will flog them if you support Madrid, you will all 😭 to night. Ire ooo 🦅
That's on you bro, I can't support any EPL term in the UCL all my support goes to the Spanish clubs
Mecceirsuy
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not even the both of them that will win d league arsenal or bayern
jezaikmtu
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my legendary
Richard0010
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Real has my full support to Night💯
You’re not a real fan. I’m supporting man city, remember our former coach is there that’s from Catalonia, and you can never see Real Madrid fan wish Barca well. Man city will flog them if you support Madrid, you will all 😭 to night. Ire ooo 🦅
UgoRank
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I think Arsenal will go pass this round but the next round is the question can they do it? It is left to be seen. Bayern has the pedigree so is city and Real Madrid. At this point is good luck to whoever wins it
Don't underestimate, it's called football and they're home also
peubmnou
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Real Madrid can only beat Ossasuna through diving.
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I shall review this comment after tonight game😄
Wepaclmpu
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I'm a Barcelona fan and I give thanks to my players don't be tired I wish that we will still be number one we must win again this year 🙏 God be with my team
Richard0010
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Complete shameful performance this morning! Barcelona played like they were all sick or something.
You will say it again in second leg… Mumu
UgoRank
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Leverkrusen will surprise arsenal today
I swear bro
Richard0010
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Only Bayern scare me, If Arsenal come 180 mins will judge and it’s possible we meet in semi final. God will spare our lives till then
UgoRank
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Real Madrid can only beat Ossasuna through diving.
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Real has my full support to Night💯
Fuadikptz
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bro improve on your English.😭😂
Dull man you think English is everybody first language.
ladbdiklnp
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Never cross the bridge before you reach the river 📢📢📢, we still have Atletico Madrid, PSG, Chelsea, including Liverpool ⚽⚽📢. they will surprise you 🫢🙊
hezalnpyz
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true from henry
Buzdelnptu
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Barca are ever ready. They were super cautious in the first leg. Due to yellow card. They need their full squad to finish new castle.
darkxiao
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Every matches will be different, 1 bad game doesn't define the team performances throughout whole season
nosbuly
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Arsenal is getting the best out of its squad, enlightened by the genius mindset and unmatched football mentality from their coaching staff. I would love to taste that meal that Arteta is busy cooking to astonishing his opponents this season with his magic portion. It's obvious that they are the great favorites to win this tournament if they keep up with that fighting spirit to the last cell.
Hopefully, more titles to come
nosbuly
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do you know champions leaque very if yes then how many years has Arsenal played and how many times
It's true that Arsenal has played Champions League multiple times for so many years, but at least we have a wild hope of this season's progress the team has displayed recently, you see
poubdkmp
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As Barca fans we advise this guy called Henry to prefer psg
Barforlife
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Complete shameful performance this morning! Barcelona played like they were all sick or something.
Sisbdeosu
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Henry here we're not talking about suggestions it's all about mentality and u all knew that is only one club has that mentality and that club is real Madrid,even u self u knew the true,is just bcus that u no like real Madrid
bro improve on your English.😭😂
laakprty
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Arsenal is getting the best out of its squad, enlightened by the genius mindset and unmatched football mentality from their coaching staff. I would love to taste that meal that Arteta is busy cooking to astonishing his opponents this season with his magic portion. It's obvious that they are the great favorites to win this tournament if they keep up with that fighting spirit to the last cell.
do you know champions leaque very if yes then how many years has Arsenal played and how many times
ElishaMathias
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is this the same arsenal u have been backing several years with super computer on ur side yet they won nothing to date. the issue is about mentality and know when the tide need a heights. in case of bayern i agree they are capable but rarely to arsenal than barca
nosbuly
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Arsenal is getting the best out of its squad, enlightened by the genius mindset and unmatched football mentality from their coaching staff. I would love to taste that meal that Arteta is busy cooking to astonishing his opponents this season with his magic portion. It's obvious that they are the great favorites to win this tournament if they keep up with that fighting spirit to the last cell.
lubdeinptz
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Barcelona players are full of pride 😤 for nothing 😑
laakprty
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which Arsenal is Henry talking about ? are there only three team left or