Barcelona suffer poorest start to LaLiga season in 50 years under Ronald Koeman?

days of conflict at Barcelona which rose to fore with club legend Lionel Messi’s revolt appeared to have come to a halt with resignation of president Josep Maria Bartomeu. But things continue to head wrong way for Catalan giants as y struggled on field against Alaves. And draw against hosts suggests Barcelona have had one of  poorest starts of all-time to a LaLiga campaign.

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Ronald Koeman's Barcelona stats worst in club's history 

Koeman’s start to LaLiga campaign have been worse since 1971-72 season when Rinus Michels took charge at Camp u. Although Catalans began ir league campaign with a 3-0 victory against Real Sociedad, it was invariably followed up by two losses and two draws respectively.

A similar situation arose at Camp u back in 2002-03 season when Louis van Gaal arrived for his second stint as club manr. But Dutchman was sacked halfway into season after his side mand to rake up a mere eight points in eight games.

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Barcelona struggle under Ronald Koeman

Ronald Koeman’s situation at Camp u is different. former Nerlands manr induced a ray of hope among Catalan faithful when his side got off to a startling start with a 4-0 victory over Villarreal and n followed it up with a 3-0 win against Celta Vigo at Balaidos. But manr has failed to maintain momentum as his side appear disgruntled with two defeats and two draws since n.

draw against 10-men Alaves was ir recent setback with Antoine Griezmann scoring only goal for travelling side. Messi’s form, apart from that of Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba has proven to be a major headache for Dutch tactician, who was roped in past summer following Barcelona's trophy-less season under Ernesto Valverde and Quique Setien respectively. 

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Barcelona languish 12th in LaLiga standings, Real Madrid sit second 

Barcelona also received flak from several quarters after ir embarrassing defeat against Real Madrid on October 24, with Los Blancos occupying second spot in LaLiga. lack of consistent performances from Barcelona forces m to sit 12th in LaLiga standings. Besides, Messi's poor run of form has been a cause of concern with six-time Ballon d'Or winner yet to score a goal from open play. Meanwhile, Barcelona next play Dynamo Kyiv in Champions League on Wednesday. 

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