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Luis Enrique says Barcelona "must improve" following Champions League elimination

The Asturian manager spoke to the press following Wednesday's 2-0 loss against Atlético Madrid at Vicente Calderón, which knocked the reigning champions out of the competition in the quarterfinal stage. For the fifth consecutive game, Barça had a bad performance, a worrying sign as we reach the end of the season with the Catalans still alive in two competitions.

Enrique's message is clear: the near future does not look bright unless the team finds a way to regain their best form in the final matches of La Liga and the Spanish Cup.

"I congratulate Atlético, they were better than us.