If everyone is completely honest, we all saw that result coming against Celta Vigo.
Even if we take into account that there were a smattering of first-team regulars playing, the focus has well and truly shifted to the Champions League.
Why else would you replace all 11 starters from the first leg against Liverpool?!
In many respects, it was a perfect scenario for Ernesto Valverde as it allowed him to give his underused squad players a run out against a team still battling for La Liga survival.
Some rose to the challenge and others clearly didn’t, whilst Ousmane Dembele’s injury was regrettable and unfortunate.