Barça wins and Gerard Martín gets the news: 'Flick has asked to move up his signing'

FC Barcelona has overcome Eintracht tonight with a 2-1 victory in a match of enormous tension at Camp Nou. The win was essential for the Catalans, who arrived at matchday six of the Champions League in a surprising 18th position and were forced to react immediately. The Barça crowd, fully engaged since the warm-up, expected a show of authority, but the script wasn't so simple.

In the first half, Eintracht showed a very solid version and took advantage of their best minutes to go into halftime with the lead. Barça suffered in every transition and had trouble controlling the midfield against the German intensity. The nervousness kept growing in the stands, aware that a slip could complicate everything.

In the second half, Jules Koundé appeared to change the course of the match. The French full-back, heavily questioned in recent weeks, scored a brace that made him the MVP of the match. His two goals helped calm the team and gave them back the initiative in the final stretch.

However, beyond the three points, the match left important conclusions for Flick. The German coach had been considering possible moves ahead of the winter transfer window for days, and what he saw against Eintracht confirmed it. Barça needs to strengthen the defense in January, and Flick wants his priority signing to arrive as soon as possible.

Flick makes a decision after the win that affects Gerard Martín

Tonight, Gerard Martín once again partnered with Cubarsí in the center of the backline. His performance was solid, with good stretches, but also with moments of doubt typical of a player who is still developing. The coach values his effort and potential, but understands that the team needs a more established profile to face the challenges ahead.

In addition, Araújo's situation also influenced the final reflection. Flick believes the team can't afford to keep suffering at the back, especially with such a packed schedule. That's why he has informed the sporting department that he wants to finalize the arrival of Marc Guéhi, Crystal Palace's center-back, right away.

Flick wants Marc Guéhi in January

Until today, Barça's plan was to sign Marc Guéhi in the summer taking advantage of his contract expiring so he could arrive as a free agent. However, the competitive urgency and the fragility shown by the backline have changed the scenario. Flick has asked to bring forward his arrival to the January transfer window and trusts the club can close a beneficial deal.

The signing of Marc Guéhi is intended to strengthen the center of the defense, where tonight Gerard Martín played with both highlights and low points. The young Catalan center-back has the qualities, but he is still in the process of developing and can't take on certain responsibilities. Barça knows it, Flick does too, and that's why they're already moving to bring in a defensive leader.

It remains to be seen whether Crystal Palace will facilitate the deal in the winter or demand a fee that Barça can't afford. What is clear is that the coach wants to speed up the Englishman's arrival so he can integrate as soon as possible. If Marc Guéhi finally arrives in January, he will take the place that tonight belonged to Gerard Martín, a symbol of a team that needs to make a leap in quality at the back.