Barcelona played one of their most exciting matches of the season against Atlético Madrid. After a 4-4 draw in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final two weeks ago, the next match was expected to be similarly thrilling, and it did not disappoint. Hansi Flick’s team came from 2-0 down in just 15 minutes to maintain their lead at the top of La Liga for another week.
Robert Lewandowski pulled one back, Ferran Torres scored twice, and Lamine Yamal completed a hat-trick to secure the three points for Barcelona. This victory left Atlético Madrid in a very difficult position in the title race.
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However, according to reports from the Spanish newspaper ‘‘El Nacional‘‘, two players in the squad did not celebrate their goals and appeared frustrated at not playing a single minute of the match. The first was Fermin López, who completely disappeared from the starting lineup. Despite his impressive performances in previous matches and having proven himself worthy of a bigger role, Hansi Flick doesn’t seem to be relying on him at the moment. This has opened the door to speculation about his potential departure from Camp Nou in the summer if he receives a satisfactory offer. In the match against Civitas Metropolitano, he was clearly dissatisfied with his role.
While his teammates were celebrating the victory, Fermin López appeared very serious and reserved, which was not expected from a player wearing the number 16 shirt. The same applies to Pablo Torre, whose future with Barcelona appears very uncertain, especially given the fierce competition for his position, making it difficult for him to continue.
In January, there were high expectations that Pablo Torre would leave the team, but he ultimately decided to stay. However, it is now clear that his future is far from Camp Nou, and he is likely to leave the team soon. As for Fermin López’s future, Joan Laporta and Deco are expected to demand a significant fee for his departure, with a value of at least €50 million, which is considered the minimum Barcelona would accept if an official offer were received.
As for Pablo Torre, he is likely to leave Barcelona for less than €10 million, while Fermin López represents a potential deal that could generate significant income for the club.
