Flick unfazed by 'disconnected' Barca

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his players are not short on confidence after the 2-1 home loss to Las Palmas on Nov 30, but admitted that his side are disjointed in attack and defence, as their winless run in La Liga extended to three games.

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La Liga leaders Barcelona's 125th anniversary celebrations were spoilt by Las Palmas, leaving Flick's side only four points ahead of third-placed Real Madrid, who are now in the driver's seat with two games in hand.

Atletico Madrid are two points behind Barca (34) after their 5-0 win at bottom side Real Valladolid extended their winning run to seven matches in all competitions.

"I don't think there is a lack of confidence in the players. Players alone can't win games, it's always about the team. We need to have good connections in defence and in attack, and today we didn't have them," said Flick.