Barcelona delivered an impressive performance at Montjuïc Stadium, dominating Valencia 7-1 in a game where Hansi Flick’s team excelled offensively. However, alongside the dominant victory, another significant decision was made: Flick has appointed Wojciech Szczesny as the team’s starting goalkeeper moving forward, leaving Inaki Peña in a tough spot and limiting his chances of playing for the remainder of the season.
According to Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Flick made the decision to drop Peña from the starting lineup following the Valencia match. Despite Peña’s solid performance, Flick is concerned that his occasional recklessness could negatively impact the team during the crucial stages of the season.
The report suggests that Szczesny will reclaim his starting position for Barcelona’s next match, against Atalanta in the final round of the Champions League. While the upcoming match will finalize this goalkeeping change, it’s clear that Peña’s time as the first-choice goalkeeper has come to an end.
