Many players have been too pampered in the media and within the club. Then there's a victim mentality.
Would likely believe some stuff myself if I was 20 and local press kept raving about me being the best.
There is no excuse in losing 4-0 and players need to bear some responsibility. But how...
Over a year ago, I said Balde does not deserve to be in Spanish NT and that there are 2-3 better LBs in La Liga on top of Cucu and Grimaldo.
So yeah, not even top 5 Spanish lbs.
Think the format is ok. Problem is there are way too many internationals (nations? cup) and European matches.
Would trim the league by 2 teams too and you have 4 matches less.
What is "performance"? Number of goals, penalties, tap-ins, no assists?
Messi had it all. Dribbled, created, assisted, scored fks, golazos, everything.