Gerard Pique seemingly happy with Bartomeu's resignation, claims change was necessary

After a tumultuous summer transfer window that pushed Lionel Messi to cusp of leaving Camp u, Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu tendered his resignation last week. dressing room was wary of Bartomeu's policies, particularly with regards to transfers and pay cuts. Gerard Pique echoed his teammates' thoughts on same following his side's nervy victory over Dynamo Kyiv in Champions League. 

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Change was necessary: Gerard Pique on resignation of Barcelona board 

Hinting at his satisfaction following resignation of entire Barcelona board, Pique insists re was a trend behind things worsening at club every season. Speaking in post-match interview, 33-year-old centre-back asserted that process of change was necessary. 

Despite citing a lack of time, Pique expects situation at club to improve soon. "You can't have a transitional year at Barcelona. re will be a new board and with that, re will be a lot of changes in coming months." defender's statement comes at a time when Barcelona have struggled on and off field. 

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Gerard Pique concedes his side struggled vs Dynamo Kyiv 

Barcelona bagged an early lead following a spot-kick from Messi after he was pulled down inside box. Pique doubled lead in second half courtesy of a thunderous header from Spanish centre-back. Viktor Tsyhankov bagged one goal for visitors, scoring from close-range past Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who started for first time between sticks this season. 

German shot-stopper made a massive six saves in game, highlighting threat from Ukrainian side. Pique conceded his side struggled in second half despite two-goal lead but Catalonian superstar expressed his happiness that Barcelona succeeded in bagging three points, thus maintaining ir perfect record in Champions League this season. 

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Barcelona sit 12th in LaLiga standings, play Real Betis on Saturday 

Despite ir decent run of form in Europe, Barcelona have struggled in LaLiga, enduring ir worst start since 2002. Catalan giants have mand a mere eight points in six games this season. Ronald Koeman's men sit 12th in LaLiga standings and will look to mend ways when y take on Real Betis on Saturday. 

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