Barcelona secured a dominant 3-0 victory, with Ferran Torres opening the scoring in the 11th minute, followed by Dani Olmo’s penalty in the 21st minute. Robert Lewandowski sealed the win in the 77th minute after coming on as a substitute.
With this result, Barcelona now leads La Liga with 63 points, ahead of Real Madrid (60 points) and Atlético Madrid (56 points).
According to El Nacional, Barcelona is focused on securing the future of key players, with Frenkie de Jong being a top priority. The Dutch midfielder has become essential in Hansi Flick’s system, prompting club president Joan Laporta to authorize Deco to negotiate a contract extension until 2029.
Since Flick’s arrival, De Jong has regained top form, evolving into a midfield leader with his ability to dictate play, break lines, and control the tempo. Given his current contract expires in 2026, Barcelona is eager to finalize a renewal before the summer of 2025 to avoid uncertainty.
Beyond De Jong, the club is also working on securing long-term deals for rising talents like Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. Talks with De Jong’s representatives are expected to begin soon, with the club aiming to solidify his place as a key figure in Barcelona’s future.
