FC Barcelona achieved a historic night by winning the Spanish Super Cup with a great 2-5 victory over Real Madrid.
The Catalan team dominated the match throughout and showed an unprecedented superiority over their rivals, Real Madrid, which was evident from the result of the match.
However, according to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional,” despite the joy of the title, the match clearly revealed one decision: Hansi Flick chose to leave out Frenkie de Jong, who did not play a single minute in such a crucial match.
The German coach made a decision that surprised many. Despite the difficult circumstances of the match, which saw the expulsion of Szczesny, Flick chose not to include De Jong, even when the team desperately needed to control the midfield to maintain its lead. This decision seemed to be a clear message to the Dutch player that his place in the team was increasingly threatened.
Flick preferred to rely on a more dynamic midfield in that match, with players such as Gavi, Pedri, and newcomer Dani Olmo. Even Casado, one of the revelations of the season, has become a more important part of the coach’s plans than De Jong, who seems to have lost Flick’s confidence.
De Jong’s omission from the final against Real Madrid, a match that required the utmost experience and performance, clearly shows that Flick does not rely on him. Even when the need to strengthen the midfield after Szczesny’s dismissal was pressing, the coach preferred to keep the same players rather than turn to the Dutchman.
This decision not only raises questions about De Jong’s future in the team but could also open the door to his departure in the transfer market. Barcelona, who still need to ease their financial pressures, could seriously consider selling him if a tempting offer for the midfielder arrives.
For De Jong, the message is clear: under Hansi Flick, his role in the team will remain very limited. The player will have to make a fateful decision in the coming months, as staying at Camp Nou could mean more time on the bench than on the pitch.
While Barcelona celebrates another title, the tense relationship between De Jong and Flick remains far from ideal. Will this be the beginning of Frenkie de Jong’s farewell to Barcelona? The answer to this question will become clear with time.