Barça wins, but Hansi Flick shows no mercy: 'It was your last match as a starter'

Barcelona have arrived at Balaídos needing to secure three points after Real Madrid's stumble. Hansi Flick brought back players like Lewandowski, who needed to be and has been decisive with a hat-trick. Thanks to the Pole, Barça have taken all three points against Celta after winning 4-2.

However, the match hasn't been easy at all for the Catalan team. Celta, brave and organized, have taken advantage of Barça's defensive weaknesses to make the match an uphill battle. The sense of fragility in the back line is once again a constant concern.

Flick has tried to keep the pressure high, but the team keeps suffering behind their full-backs. Neither Eric García nor Cuabrsí have provided the necessary security in coverage. Every ball played into space seemed like a threat and, moreover, Szczesny has shown that he no longer has the required level.

Szczesny, under scrutiny

In this context, Szczesny's role has once again sparked debate.  The Polish goalkeeper has left many doubts with the ball at his feet and under the posts. With today's two goals conceded, he keeps the statistic of conceding in every match he has played since Joan García's injury.

The statistic is clear and worrying for a team that aims to dominate through solidity. Flick, demanding in every detail, hasn't hidden his anger after the match. According to sources in the locker room, the coach reportedly told the keeper: "This was your last match as a starter."

The message is forceful and reflects the level of demand imposed by the German coach. Winning isn't enough; individual performance is also scrutinized. Szczesny hasn't met expectations, and the decision seems firm.

Joan García returns after the break

The replacement is set. After the international break, Joan García will be recovered and ready to take on the starting role.  Flick fully trusts the young Catalan goalkeeper, whom he sees as quick, brave, and with a modern reading of the game.

Barça, despite picking up three vital points, is still searching for balance. The attack flows with Lewandowski and Lamine, but the team suffers without a goalkeeper who transmits security. It's the paradox of a team that wins, but doesn't convince.

Hansi Flick, true to his style, doesn't see the result as the only measure. His goal is to build a competitive team in every phase of the game. For that, he shows no mercy to anyone, not even Szczesny, his protégé.