Barcelona Falls to Monaco, Ends Unbeaten Streak

FC Barcelona faced their first defeat of the season under coach Hansi Flick, losing 2-1 to Monaco in the Champions League opener. The match was marred by a critical error from goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, whose misplaced pass led to Eric García's red card, forcing Barcelona to play a man down for most of the game. Flick defended Ter Stegen, emphasizing that playing from the back is a key part of their style, but acknowledged that such mistakes cannot be repeated. Ter Stegen expressed remorse for the situation, highlighting the impact of the red card on the team's performance. Despite this setback, Flick is focused on the upcoming La Liga match against Villarreal, where he aims for a strong response from his players. He has communicated clear instructions to Ter Stegen to prevent similar errors in the future.