Barcelona fans criticise João Cancelo during Atlético Madrid clash

Barcelona supporters took to social media on Sunday evening to criticise João Cancelo for his defensive lapses during the La Liga match against Atlético Madrid, according to Get Spanish Football News.

Barcelona were trailing early at the Metropolitano after being opened up twice at the back inside the opening ten minutes, with Giuliano Simeone scoring the opener. The visitors knew a defeat would see Atlético leapfrog them to the top of the table.

Despite the team's collective defensive problems, fans directed their frustration at Cancelo, with one widely shared post describing him as a poor defender and questioning his defensive awareness.