‘Barcelona fans need to wake up’ – Patrice Evra’s brutal takedown on Catalans’ Champions League chances

TL;DR

Patrice Evra has criticized Barcelona fans for their unrealistic hopes in the Champions League, stating the team is not the same as it was in 2015. Barcelona is currently trailing Atlético Madrid 0-2 in the quarter-finals, facing a tough challenge in the second leg.

PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 10: Patrice Evra comments for Amazon Prime Video the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at Parc des Princes on April 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Former Manchester United and France defender Patrice Evra has issued a dire taunt to Barcelona fans hoping their team can make it past Atlético Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

In quotes collected by Diario SPORT, the outspoken former left-back says: “Listen, Barcelona fans need to wake up and face reality. I see all those ‘Remontada’ profile pictures everywhere; it’s time to show some humility and take them down. This isn’t the Barcelona of 2015; that team no longer exists. We’ve seen them collapse time and again on the big stage, and, honestly, they aren’t capable of pulling it off again.”

Barça do have a mountain to climb as they trail Atlético 0-2 and will play the second match away from home tomorrow.

“In the Champions League, they’re more likely to pick up another red card than they are to win, lately, it’s become a habit. I have complete faith in Diego Simeone and his men. They are warriors; they are well-prepared and ready to put a stop to this,” Evra said.

The Blaugrana dominated the first leg until it was marred by a Pau Cubarsí red card.

“Barça fans, stay calm and keep quiet, because Europe is a different story… and you are no longer the kings. I love this sport, but I love the truth even more,” he asserted.

Evra won the Champions League playing for Manchester United but lost four finals. Curiously, three of those finals were against Barcelona: twice with United (in 2009 and 2011) and once more with Juventus (in 2015.)

Q&A

What did Patrice Evra say about Barcelona's Champions League chances?

Patrice Evra stated that Barcelona fans need to face reality and show humility, emphasizing that the current team is not the same as the successful squad of 2015.

What is Barcelona's current situation in the Champions League quarter-finals?

Barcelona is trailing Atlético Madrid 0-2 in the quarter-finals and will play the second leg away from home.

Why does Evra believe Barcelona fans should change their mindset?

Evra believes Barcelona fans should change their mindset because the team has repeatedly failed on the big stage and is not capable of a comeback like in the past.