Barcelona is preparing for a decisive and crucial match against Benfica in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League, after the Catalan team won the first leg 1-0 at the Portuguese team’s stadium. It is worth noting that Barcelona’s match against Osasuna in La Liga was postponed due to the death of the first-team doctor a few hours before the match.
Barcelona legend Carles Puyol told Spanish radio station Cadena Ser that he called on coach Hansi Flick and club president Joan Laporta to renew the contract of Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny immediately, indicating that he deserves to continue with the Catalan team.
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Puyol, who is considered one of the most prominent players in Barcelona’s history, expressed his great admiration for the exceptional level that Szczesny has been showing since joining the team. Puyol said: “He deserves to continue with Barça and will make history. Give him a new contract.” He added that Szczesny has become a surprising turning point in the team’s season, especially after the wonderful performance he has shown recently.
Szczesny, who has become a regular in Barcelona’s starting lineup, has displayed extraordinary levels, most notably in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Benfica. In that match, the Polish goalkeeper contributed significantly to his team’s 1-0 victory, stopping eight shots from the Portuguese team’s players. Szczesny said in his statements after the match: “My best match is yet to come,” reflecting his great ambition to achieve even more. Barcelona fans will hope that the team continues to perform strongly in the Champions League, as the two teams will meet again in the second leg on Tuesday, March 11, to determine who qualifies for the quarter-finals. With Szczesny’s continued brilliance, Barcelona seems to be on its way to achieving its ambitions in the most important European tournament.
