Koeman shocks with his most controversial opinion on Barça after the 4-0 win

Ronald Koeman has once again found himself in the spotlight after making some of his most controversial comments about Barcelona in recent times. The former manager of the Catalan club surprised everyone with his honest reaction following Barca’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

While most fans and journalists were full of praise for the performance, Koeman went against the tide and delivered a brutally honest assessment of what he saw on the pitch.

"The 4-0 win for Barca against Dortmund is exaggerated", he stated openly. In his view, the scoreline did not reflect the real difference between the two sides during the match — a bold claim that quickly spread across the Spanish media.

But Koeman did not stop there. He went even further, casting doubt over Barcelona’s chances of winning the Champions League this season. "They are not the big favourites for the Champions League", he declared without hesitation.

His comments sparked immediate reaction among supporters. Some agreed with his words, respecting the experience of a coach who knows the demands of managing a club like Barcelona. Others accused him of being unnecessarily critical at a moment of celebration.

Koeman, however, has never been one to shy away from saying what he thinks. Having been in charge of the club himself, he understands the pressure and the standards required to compete for the biggest trophies in Europe.

For him, winning one game in style does not automatically place Barcelona above other European giants. In his opinion, there is still a long way to go before they can be considered true favourites for the title.

Koeman ignites controversy in Barcelona with his most brutal verdict

His words arrived just when the fans were enjoying one of the club’s most memorable European nights in recent years. But Koeman brought a different perspective — a reminder that in football, results are important, but so is consistency and proving your worth against the very best.