MX23RW : Thursday, March 28 22:11:32| >> :120:15059:15059:
[monks data]
Benfica
Champions League | Group Stage
Sep 29, 2021 at 8pm UK
Estádio da Luz
Barcelona logo

Benfica
3 - 0
Barcelona

Nunez (3', 79' pen.), Silva (69')
Otamendi (33'), Silva (56'), Grimaldo (62'), Weigl (72')
FT(HT: 1-0)

Pique (12'), Garcia (54'), Dest (78'), Gonzalez (86')
Garcia (87')

Ronald Koeman unsure over Barcelona future after Benfica loss

Koeman unsure over Barca future after Benfica loss
© Reuters
Ronald Koeman reveals that he is unsure whether he will remain as Barcelona head coach.

Ronald Koeman has revealed that he is unsure whether he will remain as Barcelona head coach, following their disappointing 3-0 defeat against Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

The Catalan club have lost their opening two games in Group E, while Koeman has also failed to win on three occasions in La Liga so far this season, drawing against Athletic Bilbao, Granada and Cadiz.

It has been reported that the Koeman's tenure at Camp Nou is hanging by a thread, however the Dutchman believes the board must give himself and the team time to turn their fortunes around.

"I can't say anything about my future because I don't know how the club thinks in that sense. It's not in my hands and we will see," Koeman told AS.

"I think that, for any coach, it is always difficult if you lose two Champions League games. You have to be realistic and know that it is a delicate situation. I try perfectly. You have to try to give the team time and change things."

"I'm only going to give my opinion about the team, about my players. I feel supported by my players; by the rest, I don't know."

Barcelona legend Xavi as well as Belgium manager Roberto Martinez are two candidates being considered by the club's hierarchy to take the reins at Camp Nou.

ID:466066:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect2788:No Data Analysis info

Ronald Koeman sacked - Click here for more stories

Click here for more stories about Ronald Koeman

Click here for more stories about Barcelona

Game History

How you voted: Benfica vs Barcelona

Benfica
29.0%
Draw
19.6%
Barcelona
51.4%
593
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on June 29, 2021
Read Next:
Barcelona 'speak to Martinez about succeeding Koeman'
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS

Group A

TeamPWDLPTS
QBayern651016
QCopenhagen62228
3Galatasaray61235
4Man Utd61144

Group B

TeamPWDLPTS
QArsenal641113
QPSV62319
3Lens62228
4Sevilla60242

Group C

TeamPWDLPTS
QReal Madrid660018
QNapoli631210
3Braga61144
4Union Berlin60242

Group D

TeamPWDLPTS
QReal Sociedad633012
QInter Milan633012
3Benfica61144
4Salzburg61144

Group E

TeamPWDLPTS
QAtletico642014
QLazio631210
3Feyenoord62046
4Celtic61144

Group F

TeamPWDLPTS
QDortmund632111
QPSG62228
3AC Milan62228
4Newcastle61235

Group G

TeamPWDLPTS
QMan City660018
QRB Leipzig640212
3Young Boys61144
4Red Star60151

Group H

TeamPWDLPTS
QBarcelona640212
QPorto640212
3Shakhtar63039
4Antwerp61053


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!