Barcelona's players have been granted two days off following consecutive defeats that cost them top spot in LaLiga. Fran Beltrán's 86th-minute goal sealed a 2-1 loss to Girona, days after Barça suffered a 4-0 thrashing by Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg.

The defeats have left Barça trailing Real Madrid by two points in the league standings. Coach Hansi Flick acknowledged his players are exhausted after a grueling run of 13 games in 44 days. The team will benefit from two mid-week free periods after finishing in the Champions League top eight, potentially allowing injured players Pedri, Marcus Rashford, and Gavi to return.

Flick was particularly angered by the failure to review a clear foul on Jules Koundé during Girona's winner, with the German coach walking away from a DAZN interview when pressed about the decision. "You have no opinion?" Flick responded before ending the discussion. The controversial call adds to Barcelona's recent frustrations as they prepare to face Levante on Sunday.