FC Barcelona is undergoing a period of intense squad rotation under Hansi Flick. The Catalan club, grappling with injuries to key players, is preparing to bring in Marcus Rashford, which casts doubt on the future role of Robert Lewandowski. Despite sporting challenges, the club dominates financially, breaking revenue records from shirt sales and maintaining its position at the top of the league table ahead of the upcoming clash with Villarreal.

Marcus Rashford Transfer

FC Barcelona is set to purchase the Manchester United striker, which could change the hierarchy in Hansi Flick's team's attack.

Club's Financial Record

Barcelona earned 277 million euros from shirt sales and merchandising, surpassing all other clubs in Europe in this regard.

Injuries in the Squad

A plague of muscle injuries and Gavi's long-term absence force the coach to make frequent rotations at a crucial point in the season.

FC Barcelona is at a turning point, combining the fight for the Spanish championship with a deep squad restructuring. The latest reports indicate the club is close to finalizing the purchase of Marcus Rashford, which is intended to strengthen an offensive formation suffering from a lack of effectiveness. Simultaneously, speculation is growing about the future of Robert Lewandowski. Although the Pole remains the number one, media reports suggest the club is searching for his successor and a potential departure, commented on by national experts, including Jan Tomaszewski. The situation is complicated by numerous muscle injuries plaguing the team, raising concerns for the medical staff ahead of the 26th league match. FC Barcelona has for years struggled with financial restrictions imposed by La Liga, forcing the club to be creative in the transfer market and rely heavily on massive commercial revenues.Financially, the 'Pride of Catalonia' presents an impressive picture. According to the latest report from UEFA, Barcelona achieved record revenue of 277 million euros from the sale of rights and merchandising articles, making it the leader in Europe in terms of shirt revenue. Financial stability is crucial in the face of the planned squad revolution. At the same time, 39-year-old Olivier Giroud has joined the ranks of record-holders, matching Lewandowski's achievements by scoring goals at an advanced age in top leagues. In the shadow of top-level football, dramatic scenes involving Lionel Messi occurred in Puerto Rico, where fans stormed the pitch, knocking the Argentine to the ground. The rivalry between Barcelona and Villarreal at Camp Nou historically delivers many goals, and these matches often decide the balance of power at the top of the La Liga table.Coach Hansi Flick faces a dilemma regarding the attack lineup for the match against Villarreal. The choice between Lewandowski and Ferran Torres becomes crucial in the context of maintaining an advantage over rivals. Good news is the announced return to play of Gavi, which should strengthen the midfield. Meanwhile, regarding Polish national team players, Jakub Kiwior at Porto is ready to return to the pitch after a break due to injury. Despite sporting tensions, the mood in the dressing room seems good, as documented by viral videos of Lewandowski with young talent Lamine Yamal circulating on social media. „A jednak?! Robert Lewandowski odejdzie z Barcelony?!” (So what?! Robert Lewandowski will leave Barcelona?!) — Jan Tomaszewski

Mentioned People

  • Robert Lewandowski — FC Barcelona striker, whose future at the club is currently being questioned by the media.
  • Marcus Rashford — English striker linked with a definitive transfer to the Camp Nou outfit.
  • Lionel Messi — Former Barcelona star, attacked by fans during a match in Puerto Rico.