According to reports, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and other rivals mocked Barcelona’s failure to secure a historic treble. In one of the most amusing reactions, an Iranian page posted a close-up of Mehdi Taremi’s teeth, joking that the gap between Barcelona and the treble was just as wide.

If you were a Barcelona player, you would replay last night’s shocking match against Inter like this: Lamine Yamal in the 93rd minute charges towards Inter’s goal from the right and strikes the post with a sudden, beautiful shot. The ball rebounds to Marcus Thuram, who, despite Gerard Martín’s chance to clear, collides with Thuram, allowing him to send the ball into the net. A moment later, Achraf Hakimi suddenly appears in front of Ronald Araújo and equalizes with a shot to the roof of the net.

This was a match where even tears weren’t enough. As a Barcelona player or fan, the most important trophy of the season is gone, and there’s no chance to recover. A painful situation, like a deep wound, whose impact will only grow as you relive the numerous chances Barcelona missed. Those seeking solace now think fate was written for Inter, as elimination in the dying seconds cannot be justified otherwise.

But Barcelona’s shattered squad, who left Milan last night on a private jet, must now prepare for another decisive match of the season: El Clasico, which will determine La Liga’s fate. Another all-or-nothing battle, with Flick possibly missing key players again.

Barcelona will suffer from key absences in El Clasico, just like against Inter. One of the biggest misses is Alejandro Balde. While many expected him to make a surprise return against Inter, reports suggest he likely won’t recover in time for Real Madrid. Jules Koundé’s availability is also uncertain, and while media claims he might return, it’s unlikely he’ll be fit for 90 minutes. Robert Lewandowski’s condition is unclear—though he played the last few minutes against Inter, Flick thought the game was already won. It’s doubtful he’ll be fully fit for El Clasico.

Another issue for Flick and his team: Can Barcelona forget the psychological blow of last night’s defeat and face Real Madrid with high morale? Reports say Flick gave an emotional speech in the dressing room, urging his players to hold their heads high and be proud of their performance.

Barcelona and Real Madrid have faced each other three times this season, with Barcelona winning all three. This gives Flick and his team hope for a fourth consecutive victory against Ancelotti’s side. The first El Clasico of the season saw Barcelona thrash Real Madrid 4-0 at the Bernabéu. The two teams then met in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia, where Barcelona won 5-2. The latest clash was in the Copa del Rey final—a dramatic match where Barcelona led with a Pedri goal, Real came back with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni, but Ferran Torres equalized late, and Jules Koundé sealed the 3-2 win in extra time.

Barcelona’s current situation resembles a famous scene from a classic movie. In ‘Men in Black,’ Will Smith’s character used a device to erase the memories of ordinary people shocked by alien encounters. Barcelona needs a similar flash to completely forget the pain of San Siro.