Barcelona have lost their grip on the title, after two very disappointing results.

Barcelona lost a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Celta Vigo before losing 2-1 at home to Las Palmas.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has defended his young team ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Real Mallorca. However, he insists there should be no more excuses.

Hansi Flick said of his young squad: “We have the youngest team in LaLiga and we have to learn to fight for victory.

“When the game is difficult and we are 0-0, the team has to defend as a unit. We did that at the beginning of the season, and the same in attack, everyone.

“For example, against Las Palmas we did well but we are responsible for the defeat. The positive part is the chances we created. When we believe that a team is inferior, we cannot be complacent.”

He also said: “I don’t want to talk about the game against Las Palmas because it seems like I’m looking for excuses. The team could have won the game, but that wasn’t the case and now we have that pressure.

“Concentration is essential both in defence and attack. We have to take advantage of the opportunities. Against Las Palmas that’s how we want to play, but in football what counts are the goals, and we have to work on that.”