Since the Spanish league title went to Real Madrid, only a success in the Champions League could save Barcelona's season. But it went the other way. The 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich was the biggest in a European game in the club's history.
The last two seasons they have gone out against Liverpool and Roma respectively after losing 0-4 and 0-3 in the return meetings.
- It is not the first, second or third time. We are not on the right track, says a resigned Pique.
The midfielder was very clear after the loss.
- Players and coaches are replaced, but it has been several years since we were able to compete at a European level. Tonight's match was unacceptable for Barcelona. The club needs change and I'm not talking about players or coaches, but that the club needs structural changes.
- We have to get new blood to change the dynamics and if necessary I am the first to leave, says Pique.
The Catalan newspaper Sport calls Friday's loss a "historic humiliation" and reports claim that coach Quique Setien could be fired today.