Barcelona’s title party was spoiled by a 3‑2 loss to Villarreal at Montjuïc. With La Liga already clinched (85 points to Villarreal’s 67), motivation was thin, and the visitors punished Barça’s lax defending. The champions wrap up the season at Athletic Bilbao on 25 May, while Villarreal meet Sevilla the same day.
Behind the scenes, new coach Hansi Flick is said to be questioning Marc‑André ter Stegen’s future. Club insiders claim Flick told president Joan Laporta the long‑time No. 1 could “sink the team next season” after another shaky outing against Villarreal. Flick reportedly wants a keeper who projects more consistency and mental steel, especially for Europe’s high‑pressure nights.
