Barcelona achieved a resounding victory over their arch-rivals Real Madrid in the final El Clásico of the season, officially clinching the La Liga title.
Hansi Flick’s team overturned a two-goal deficit in an epic comeback, confirming that Barcelona is going through one of its most successful periods in recent years. The Estadio Lluís Companys was electric, with fans responding enthusiastically, and at the final whistle, the stands erupted in celebration of this historic achievement.
According to El Nacional, a Spanish newspaper, it appears that Wojciech Szczęsny will not be part of Barcelona’s plans for next season. The Polish goalkeeper once again raised concerns about his form following an unconvincing display in one of the team’s most crucial matches of the campaign. This performance reinforced the belief within the club that he is not the ideal long-term option to guard the net.
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Early in the match, Szczęsny committed a costly error, conceding a clear penalty to Kylian Mbappé, who converted it to open the scoring. The issues didn’t end there — the goalkeeper went on to concede three goals to the French striker and appeared indecisive and lacking in confidence on multiple occasions, a reflection of his inconsistent season.
The image of Szczęsny leaving the pitch in tears was telling. Visibly emotional, it seemed as though he realized that this may have been one of his final appearances in a Barcelona shirt. His performance left lingering doubts among the coaching staff and sporting management, and all signs now point toward a mutual parting of ways during the upcoming summer transfer window.
On the other hand, sporting director Deco has already started searching for a capable replacement to strengthen the goalkeeping position. While Marc-André ter Stegen remains the undisputed first-choice keeper, his injury history necessitates a reliable and fully fit backup.
Szczęsny, who was brought in during a critical phase to cover for Ter Stegen, has not lived up to expectations and failed to deliver the performances required at the highest level. As a result, he is no longer seen as a viable long-term solution.
The leading candidate to replace him is Espanyol goalkeeper Juan García, who is enjoying an outstanding season. His release clause stands at €30 million — a figure Barcelona considers manageable, especially if the club succeeds in reducing its wage bill and completing a significant player sale, such as the potential departure of Ronald Araújo or Ansu Fati.
