Gerard Pique says Barcelona need changes at all levels of the club after hitting “rock bottom” in Friday’s humiliating 8-2 Champions League quarterfinal loss against Bayern Munich.
The Champions League was Barca’s last chance of silverware this season after they missed out on La Liga to Real Madrid last month, but defeat means a first trophy-less season at Camp Nou since since 2007-08.
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It was the first time Barca have been beaten by six goals since 1951 and comes on the back of three and four goal losses at the hands of Roma and Liverpool in each of the last two seasons.
“It was a horrible game, terrible, disgrace is the word,” Pique told Movistar. “You cannot compete like that in Europe. And it’s not the first or second time it’s happened to us.
“It’s tough and I hope it serves for something. We all have to reflect. The club needs changes. I am not speaking about the coach or players or singling anyone out. Structurally the club needs all type of changes, because this isn’t the first time.”
Pique even said he would walk away from the club if that’s what is needed to turn things around.
“No one is indispensable,” he added. “I’m not. I’ll go if new blood has to come in and change this dynamic because we’ve hit rock bottom.
“We all have to reflect internally and decide what’s best for the club, which is the most important thing. This was unacceptable for a club like Barcelona.”