Barcelona Reports €108m Loss Amid Back-to-Back Defeats, Loses La Liga Lead to Real Madrid

FC Barcelona is facing a challenging period marked by their second consecutive defeat, including a significant 4-1 loss to Sevilla, which led to them losing their lead in La Liga to Real Madrid. The team has been grappling with leadership voids following the departure of Inigo Martinez and the injury of key player Raphinha, whose absence has coincided with recent struggles. Financially, the club reported post-tax losses for the second straight year, totaling €17 million for the 2024-25 season, but remains optimistic about returning to profitability with increased revenue from merchandising, new agreements, and the reopening of Spotify Camp Nou. On the pitch, Barcelona's recent performances have exposed defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of offensive cohesion, as seen in the Sevilla match where early goals by the home team rattled the visitors. Despite brief moments of resurgence, such as goals from Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford, critical misses like Lewandowski's penalty and injuries to players like Lamine Yamal have compounded the team's difficulties. Coach Hansi Flick acknowledges the setbacks but emphasizes the need for the team to regroup and continue fighting for titles after the international break.