The front pages make uncomfortable reading for Barcelona in the wake of their miserable goalless draw with Cadiz on Thursday night - their third game without victory.
Frenkie de Jong was sent off with 25 minutes left and under-pressure coach Ronald Koeman was dismissed in the closing moments for dissent.
Memphis Depay was guilty of passing up several good openings as they slumped to seventh in the LaLiga table, already seven points adrift of leaders Real Madrid.
Sympathy from the press was in short supply on Friday morning, with Marca mocking them with the headline 'Neither Tiki nor Taki' in a reference to their famous playing style.
'Barcelona are in free-fall and incapable of beating Cadiz,' they say and are particularly scathing of a lacklustre first-half performance from Barca.
Diario AS lead with a picture of a downbeat Koeman and the headline 'Agony'.
They highlight the annoyed comments of defender Gerard Pique, who blamed the dropped points on a fixture schedule that left Barcelona playing twice in midweek after a 1-1 home draw with Granada on Monday night.
'I don't know who arranged the fixtures but I don't understand why we had to play Monday and then again on Thursday,' Pique said.
'We have five games with 12 days to rest. It's not a complaint but I hope the league look at it.'
Diario Sport show a picture of a floored Depay, whose strong early season form has faded, and sum it all up with the simple headline 'Frustration'.
They too criticise the first-half display and confirm that Koeman will continue in his post for the time being despite the recent slump that started with a 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
'Broken reaction' is Mundo Deportivo's headline as they feature a picture of Barcelona players remonstrating with the referee following the second of two quite harsh yellow cards for De Jong.
'One of the problems in Spain is they send you off for nothing,' Koeman complained afterwards. 'They don't say why, they just say attitude.
'I am strong of course. I can't win the battle with the press. I will put my energy into the team and with the players. I still see a fantastic attitude of the players and for me that is most important.
'I can't stop what the press are writing. We have to continue, that is my job.'
Barcelona are next in action at home to Levante on Sunday afternoon before they head to Benfica in the Champions League.
tuybinp
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Goalwaithe's absence is highlighted
boaabenrz
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Pique always has an excuse 😂😂😂😂
Mreazy
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Thank god Koeman sign Luuk de Jong. he is really more dangerous than Neymar when it comes to cross play.
Hahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣 That guy is a complete mess no inpact
Wrist10
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Who else has noticed that Antoine Griezman has left a void in the team. He was the one teaming up with Jordi Alba and Memphis Depay. Since he is no more, Depay has been left alone to do much of the work. That explains the frustration of Depay. Hope Ansu Fati and Dembele come back.
Wrist10
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Who else has noticed that Antoine Griezman has left a void in the team. He was the one teaming up with Jordi Alba and Memphis Depay. Since he is no more, Depay has been left alone to do much of the work. That explains the frustration of Depay. Hope Andu Fati and Dembele come back.
Engel_mann
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Honestly speaking, the red card should have been for Luuk De Jong since he was of no use to Barça on the pitch.
Engel_mann
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The Spanish press obviously are short of headlines that's why they discuss Barcelona all the time.
Copdenrtyz
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I hate this fucking Spanish media ( marca) who always mock Barcelona.let me tell u Barca will come back stronger 💪💪
lleeonard
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Let them Lay . they will sleep with any body who can top theirs...
Jetabnst
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still barcelona
fundeiprt
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Barcelona actually have good players but the mentality under Koeman isn't right.
U.S.A3052497
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Is it just me or did Messi make everyone in Barcelona look good while he was there
No
manchiluta
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Barca Finished
danny7_ida
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Pogma may leave nxt summer for free
he certainly is going to barca
hazardeden1017
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why are u putting pogba there? u don't u put kante or kovacic
Pogma may leave nxt summer for free
the_Prø
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Thank god Koeman sign Luuk de Jong. he is really more dangerous than Neymar when it comes to cross play.
Papinatty5
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Is it just me or did Messi make everyone in Barcelona look good while he was there
Usmanvictor
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The only thing I saw was Ni Tiki ni Tiki
Wieabeinsu
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the down fall never start until they get their self in 15th position
kumabcnryz
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Barcelona after all this over hyped players
kumabcnryz
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from African union
Ziah7
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Koeman be like: 👇👇👇👇[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Idris144
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Mr. Pique stop complaining, Atl Madrid played match on saturday and played again on tuesday, Real Madrid played on Sunday, and played on wednesday again?? Barca played on monday and thursday repectively, and all of them have 3days interval, what is the complain all about??
Philchetz
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Y fight a dead lion, let them leave us alone, as barca we have enough to deal with
kopdelmpy
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first of all please sack pique, then every thing will be ok..
GJ-GREGJO
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u are wrong he was not arguing at all
he was dude.. It's spamming all over the internet
Vedacdknou
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is only Barcelona playing if you are old give way to the young blood five games in 12days pique complain
danny7_ida
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Barcelona only need some World Class players who are actually playing good not past their prime like Aguero. Then only they can come back stronger. Harry kane should force a move and I think he suits barca also Sterling Swap dembele can be good. These two will solve all the problems. Luuk de Jong and all are not world class players and shouldn't be playing for Barca . If R Martinez comes he can tempt Tielemans there too ot Pogba for free with holding dmf only Busquets staying as he is a legend. . Barca fans should keep their Patience . When the money comes they can buy them. Sell Coutinho and Griezmann ppermanently with Braithwate Umtiti
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why are u putting pogba there? u don't u put kante or kovacic
Sipikmyz
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I Don't Think The Number For Barcelona Has Got A 1Goal This Season
slgeek
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Tiki Taka isn't the solution for Barcelona right now. Just find a good coach with his own tactics.
BillyDedon
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Koeman things we are doing better because we are yet to lose a game in Laliga but that's not it, drawing two games is better losing one and winning one because when you draw two games you lose 4 points but when you lose one and win one you lose 3 points. The 2 points we have been dropping may affect us finishing in the champions league spot, i had preferred if we lose last game and win this one. Koeman lacks the tactics and good training needed for this team, we are Barcelona a team with a winning mentality but Koeman is absolutely making our players feel like losing is in our DNA which is wrong. We have to perform at some setting level wether we use academy players or not.
Yodeilsuyz
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While Camavinga is laughing, someone is hiding their face😀😃😂🤣
Gringet
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Barca is so dead rn, it's not even a shell of its former self. Just goes to show how it was actually Messi Vs Everyone. It's sad but with the limited funds mediocre players and no Messi Barca doesn't have a future for the next 3 years.
baybinpsu
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Koeman and all Barca fans that dont like Riqui Puig ...take note Riqui was arguing with the referee about Koeman’s red card. Don't ever doubt this kid’s humility or respect ever again
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u are wrong he was not arguing at all
BabaYaga2312
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Barcelona only need some World Class players who are actually playing good not past their prime like Aguero. Then only they can come back stronger. Harry kane should force a move and I think he suits barca also Sterling Swap dembele can be good. These two will solve all the problems. Luuk de Jong and all are not world class players and shouldn't be playing for Barca . If R Martinez comes he can tempt Tielemans there too ot Pogba for free with holding dmf only Busquets staying as he is a legend. . Barca fans should keep their Patience . When the money comes they can buy them. Sell Coutinho and Griezmann ppermanently with Braithwate Umtiti
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Nah bro sterling is not gonna solve anything we have fati in the lw or depay what Barca need is a lw (if dembele remains fit he can cover it) a proper lcb an Alba replacement at lb and a proper no 9 Yeah tielemans and all r good options but I think it might be better to develop collado or puig in the cam role pedri or gavi in cm role and de jong plays in cdm like how he plays in Dutch y spend money on mid fielders when we can develop the ones already there at barca and focus on what we need
hazardeden1017
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Barcelona only need some World Class players who are actually playing good not past their prime like Aguero. Then only they can come back stronger. Harry kane should force a move and I think he suits barca also Sterling Swap dembele can be good. These two will solve all the problems. Luuk de Jong and all are not world class players and shouldn't be playing for Barca . If R Martinez comes he can tempt Tielemans there too ot Pogba for free with holding dmf only Busquets staying as he is a legend. . Barca fans should keep their Patience . When the money comes they can buy them. Sell Coutinho and Griezmann ppermanently with Braithwate Umtiti
JonniePiyush
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Worst days for Barca fans 😑
Desmondeyum
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Koeman is a very Generous Coach, he is giving out points for free
Desmondeyum
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The referee just did what Barcelona could not to , Referee just sacked koeman
Desmondeyum
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Koeman and all Barca fans that dont like Riqui Puig ...take note Riqui was arguing with the referee about Koeman’s red card. Don't ever doubt this kid’s humility or respect ever again
Akekala
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Incase you missed the match, don't worry it was not entertaining and very annoying at how both teams seemed sabotage their open goal chances with poor decisions. A match between two clowns, neither deserved to get any points from the match, pathetic display! 😩
Akekala
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De Jong got himself sent off with two yellow cards in a space of 4mins! Can't blame the dude, even I would have been pretty sick of the performance from Barcelona and would want out! 😩
finikotuz
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ooo Barcelona wen are we growing
AzuhDante
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MESSI was winning Matches for Koeman until the Board and the Fans thought Koeman was Good until Messi left, now he has been exposed [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
clerk_1
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I hope Barca continues to be like this.😂😂
clerk_1
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Benfica should win , they have won all Thier matches this season