El Clásico Showdown: One Barcelona Star Set for Emotional Farewell Amid Title Push
With the sting of Barcelona’s Champions League exit still fresh, the focus has swiftly shifted to Sunday’s decisive El Clásico against Real Madrid — a clash that could determine the fate of La Liga.
A win would put Barça within touching distance of the title, needing just two more points from their final three matches to seal the deal. Even a draw would keep them in a strong position, while a loss would blow the title race wide open.
Despite the recent setback in Milan, most of the squad is eager to bounce back. Their social media posts reflect a collective determination to respond positively. However, not all is harmonious behind the scenes.
According to El Nacional, internal tensions have surfaced, with some players reportedly feeling disconnected under Hansi Flick’s leadership. Among the discontented are Ansu Fati and Pablo Torre — two young talents grappling with vastly different futures.
Fati, despite being sidelined from Flick’s plans, is reluctant to leave. Club executives are pressing for his exit, but he remains intent on honoring his lucrative contract.
Torre, on the other hand, has made his intentions clear: he won’t accept a peripheral role next season. The 21-year-old is pushing for a loan or a permanent move elsewhere to gain regular minutes. Sources from within the dressing room say Torre has already told teammates that Sunday’s Clásico could be his final appearance in a Barcelona shirt.
As the team prepares for one of the most important matches of the season, internal fractures add emotional weight to an already high-stakes encounter.
