Barcelona’s return to their iconic Camp Nou for Champions League action was nearly spoiled by Eintracht Frankfurt, but they secured a 2-1 victory. A second-half brace from Jules Kounde turned the tables for Barcelona, although their defensive fragility remains a concern.

Traditionally, the Camp Nou was a venue that intimidated opponents. However, this mystique is fading fast as teams adjust and capitalize on Barcelona’s defensive lapses. It was particularly alarming when they allowed Frankfurt to score first through Ansgar Knauff, following a poorly defended counter-attack that Nathaniel Brown set up.

The match statistics highlighted the issues, notably Robert Lewandowski, who managed only 19 touches during his 66 minutes on the pitch, illustrating the struggles Barcelona’s attack has been facing.

For now, Barca remains on course to progress through the league phase, but they must address their defensive issues quickly as they eye a potential title bid in the Champions League.