In addition to losing, the worst news that FC Barcelona received in Champions League

Yesterday, FC Barcelona surprisingly lost against Shakhtar Donetsk, in a match corresponding to gameweek number 4 of the UEFA Champions League. This loss leaves group H exactly Red Hot because the Blaugranas have nine points like Porto, while the Ukrainians reached six points. Far from the fight was Royal Antwerp, which has no points in the current tournament.

Beyond the painful sporting defeat that breaks the streak of three consecutive wins that FC Barcelona had brought, there is also negative news regarding the club's delicate economy. The thing is that the coffers are not calm at all in terms of numbers and are strictly monitored in every movement by Financial Fair Play. Therefore, the breath of air that the Champions League delivers for each Victory has truly been a dagger.

In the Champions League, each team that achieves a victory in a first round match in the group stage adds 2.8 million euros in prize money from the tournament. FC Barcelona had won the three previous games, so it had already pocketed 8.4 million euros. That figure could not be increased after suffering an unexpected defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk that ended up having a serious impact not only in sports but also economically.

Xavi wasn't happy

Xavi Hernández was concerned after FC Barcelona's 1-0 defeat at the hands of Shakhtar Donetsk. The Spanish coach spoke at a press conference and spoke about the irregularity that the team has and that it has not been able to stabilize in the season. Culé is fighting fronts and is waiting for its debut in the Copa del Rey but will have to achieve a more stable level if it wants to fight for the three crowns of the year.