World Sports: Barcelona had 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in November last season, and 2 wins and 3 losses in October this season.

Recently, "World Sports News" talked about Barcelona's sluggish record in October. They said that the team also suffered a sluggish period in November last year.

In November 2024, when Flick said the words "We are going through a 'bad November', but we will become stronger", it was when the team was in trouble. At that time, Barcelona suffered a series of setbacks and lost its initial self-confidence. The outside world began to demand explanations, although it was still full of sympathy and patience.

Flick's self-criticism, which is rare in top football, eventually became a turning point, especially after the loss to Atletico Madrid in December. Starting in January, Barcelona bounced back, got back on track, and eventually won La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Copa del Rey.

Today, one year later, these words echo again, but with an uneasy meaning. If last year was "Bad November," October 2025 will be even harder and feel even worse. The numbers speak for themselves: three losses in five games (against PSG, Sevilla and Real Madrid), two wins (against Girona and Real Sociedad).

Compared with the dark period of last season, it is even more unfavorable: at that time, Barcelona had 1 draw and 2 losses in six games (against Real Sociedad, Las Palmas and Celta Vigo) and achieved three wins (against Espanyol, Red Star and Brest).

However, feelings are not limited to statistics. In 2024, the team gives the impression of finding its form, adjusting the lineup in a new project led by Flick. And in the fall of 2025, vulnerability seems to be psychological, tactical and physical. Flick's Barcelona still wanted to take control of the game, but often came across as lacking confidence. The smooth and free movements a year ago now seem stiff, and the decisiveness at critical moments is no longer there.

Flick has maintained his usual calmness. He knows the existence of state cycles, and he also knows that the intensive high-level games and accumulated pressure in October are not good for the team. Still, there is some unease around the table: some key players last season are not at their best, and injuries have reduced replacement options. The message in the locker room is the same as it was then: work hard, get your mindset back, and expect the talent to shine again.

Because the "Bad November" of 2024 proved that a low point does not determine the entire season. That low point helped the team reunite and strengthened the bond between Flick and the players. The question now is whether the current "Bad October" will have the same effect, or whether it means the program needs to be reinvented again.

The good news for Barcelona, ​​Flick and his team is that championships are not won in October, November or February, but performance in these stages can influence what happens next.