Barcelona Seal La Liga Title with El Clásico Triumph, but Goalkeeping Shake-Up Looms
Barcelona capped off a remarkable season with a dramatic comeback win over Real Madrid in the final El Clásico, overturning a two-goal deficit to clinch the La Liga title in style. Under Hansi Flick, the club has entered one of its most successful stretches in recent years. The Estadio Lluís Companys erupted as fans celebrated the hard-fought victory and league triumph.
However, not all members of the squad shared in the jubilation. According to El Nacional, goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny is likely to exit the club this summer following a disappointing performance against Real Madrid. The Polish international struggled under pressure, conceding a penalty and three goals to Kylian Mbappé, and appearing unsure and error-prone throughout the match.
His inconsistent form this season has led to mounting concerns within the club, and his emotional departure from the pitch signaled what may have been his final game in a Barcelona shirt.
Sporting director Deco is now actively scouting replacements, with Marc-André ter Stegen still the first-choice keeper but prone to injuries. Szczęsny, brought in to provide experienced cover, has failed to meet expectations.
Espanyol’s standout goalkeeper Juan García has emerged as the front-runner to replace him. With a €30 million release clause, the deal is seen as financially feasible, especially if Barcelona can offload high-wage players such as Ronald Araújo or Ansu Fati to balance the books.
While the club celebrates its league title, significant changes in key positions are already on the horizon.
