The match between Barcelona and Girona in the Spanish League’s fifth round concluded with a 4-1 victory for Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium. Barcelona’s goals came from Lamine Jamal (2), Pedri, and Dani Olmo, while Girona’s sole goal was scored by Stuani. Barcelona leads the league with 15 points from 5 wins, having scored 17 goals and conceded 4. Girona is in seventh place with 7 points.
According to the Catalan newspaper *Sport*, German coach Hansi Flick praised Barcelona’s young player Lamine Yamal, calling him a “magician” and suggesting that he could become the best in the world with continued effort. Yamal played a crucial role in Barcelona’s win, scoring twice and earning the Man of the Match award.
The newspaper also reported that Flick criticized Robert Lewandowski, noting that he missed several scoring chances and was the least effective Barcelona player in the match. Despite his respect for Lewandowski, Flick is concerned about Barcelona’s performance in crucial games and the Champions League due to these missed opportunities.
The newspaper concluded that Flick is inclined to bring in a world-class striker to bolster Barcelona’s squad, rather than depending solely on Lewandowski. Additionally, Flick surprisingly expressed satisfaction with Ferran Torres’ upcoming suspension, citing Torres’ poor performance as a factor in his contentment.
