Louis van Gaal feels that it is typical for Barcelona to put the blame on foreigners when results go against them, amid criticism of Ronald Koeman, Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay.
The Netherlands boss has ridden to the defence of the trio, as they continue to shoulder the brunt of dissatisfaction at Camp Nou following a tough start to the new campaign.
Speaking ahead of his side's final game of the October international break, the veteran manager has weighed in on the matter - and feels it is nothing new for them to be made scapegoats.