Hansi Flick
January 2026
Barcelona won 3-1 but Flick criticised wasteful finishing, saying the performance should have produced more goals. Barcelona generated heavy shot volume and high expected goals, went ahead via Yamal, were pegged back, then regained control through Torres and a late Rashford goal; Flick praised overall play but singled out the final actions in attack.
Dusan Vlahovic
December 2025
Barcelona are lining up Dusan Vlahovic as a possible successor to Robert Lewandowski, with reports claiming the club is considering a free-transfer move once the Juventus striker’s deal expires. Lewandowski has not committed to extending his Barcelona contract yet. Lewandowski has said a decision on his future can wait, and Barcelona are assessing options. Marca says Vlahovic is viewed as a like-for-like target for summer 2026, while Hansi Flick still rates Ferran Torres as an internal solution to cover the role.
Barcelona
December 2025
Barcelona hit back from an early Alex Baena opener to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 at Camp Nou, with Raphinha, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres scoring to secure a vital league win despite Robert Lewandowski blasting a first half penalty high over Jan Oblak’s crossbar. Baena broke through the offside trap to put Atleti ahead inside 20 minutes, but Barca quickly levelled when Raphinha rounded Oblak to finish. A foul on Olmo brought a missed spot-kick, yet the hosts regrouped after the interval to overwhelm Diego Simeone’s side.
Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
September 2025
Robert Lewandowski admitted he is embracing a reduced role in Barcelona’s squad, focusing on quality over quantity as Ferran Torres continues to lead Hansi Flick’s attack. At 37 and recovering from injury, Lewandowski said he no longer expects automatic starts, instead prioritising impact in decisive moments. He stressed the importance of rotation and careful fitness management with Champions League demands ahead.