The news is confirmed in Cornellà, Barça faces a shocking overtaking, Wojciech Szczesny already knew it

Tonight's match in Cornellà between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol carries an emotional and competitive load of enormous intensity. The atmosphere has been heating up throughout the week and reaches its peak in the hours leading up to the clash.

Barça arrive with the obligation not to give up ground in the fight for the title, while Espanyol aspire to strike a psychological blow against their historic rival. All of this turns the duel into an occasion that, beyond the points, shapes moods.

The buildup has been marked in a very special way by the figure of Joan García. The goalkeeper, who this past summer decided to switch teams and head to Camp Nou, has become the center of attention. In Cornellà he has been received with whistles, banners, and boos that show that the "perico" supporters do not forget his departure.

However, not all the spotlight has fallen on the goalkeeper. The "9" position has also drawn great attention because of the technical decision made by Hansi Flick. Once again, Ferran Torres has moved ahead of Robert Lewandowski in the order of preference to occupy the attacking reference.

Ferran Torres is already ahead of Lewandowski

In the blaugrana locker room, everyone already assumes that the Polish forward is facing his final months in the Ciudad Condal. His friend and compatriot Wojciech Szczesny is possibly in a similar situation regarding his future, and surely both have shared confidences about feelings and roles during this season. The general perception is that Lewandowski's cycle at Barça is approaching its conclusion.

The striker himself acknowledged a few weeks ago that he was not going to have as many minutes as in previous campaigns. He explained that his objective was to be decisive in the final stretch of the season, but for that he needed to manage his workload and arrive physically fresher. That approach fits with the current reality, in which his presence from the start has decreased.

Flick's bet in most of this season's matches has been clear: dynamism, mobility, and high pressing with Ferran Torres as the reference. The "7" provides aggressive runs and a different reading of space, which has convinced the German coach in numerous competitive contexts. Today, against RCD Espanyol, Ferran has once again been chosen to occupy the "9" position.

This scenario inevitably opens the debate about Lewandowski's immediate future. Everyone will see what happens in the coming months, but all the signs point to his time as a footballer for FC Barcelona approaching its most natural conclusion. Meanwhile, the Polish forward keeps his professionalism, accepts his role, and prepares to be important when the team requires him.