FC Barcelona defeated UD Levante 3:0, returning to first place in the La Liga table. Despite the sporting success, Spanish media are focused on the behavior of key players. Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal showed public dissatisfaction with coach Hansi Flick's decisions regarding substitutions in the second half of the match. The German coach is trying to calm the mood, emphasizing the team's positive reaction after recent setbacks and the necessity of squad rotation.

Barcelona Leads La Liga

A 3:0 victory over Levante allowed Hansi Flick's team to return to first place in the league table.

Polish Striker's Anger

Robert Lewandowski pointedly showed his dissatisfaction after being substituted in the 65th minute, continuing his streak of three matches without scoring.

Tension Between Yamal and Flick

Young talent Lamine Yamal ignored the coach after leaving the pitch, sparking a debate about discipline within the team.

Vilajoana's Defensive Program

Presidential candidate Xavier Vilajoana is focusing on academy graduates, rejecting rumors about a transfer for Harry Kane.

Sunday's match at Spotify Camp Nou ended with a convincing victory for the Pride of Catalonia, allowing them to retake the lead in the league standings. Goals were scored by Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong, and Fermin Lopez, demonstrating the effectiveness of the team's various formations. However, events off the scoresheet dominated the newspaper headlines. Robert Lewandowski left the pitch in the 65th minute, not hiding his fury. Cameras captured his angry gestures and muttered comments towards the bench. The Pole, who failed to score for a third consecutive match, was harshly judged by Spanish journalists, receiving failing grades in some ratings. Hansi Flick's rotation system, while necessary given the intense match schedule, has been stirring emotions among Barcelona's key players since the start of the season, as they were accustomed to playing full matches under Xavi Hernandez. A similar reaction was shown by the young star Lamine Yamal. After leaving the pitch, he avoided eye contact with the coach and pointedly ignored an offered hand from the staff. Hansi Flick showed great patience during the press conference, stating that he does not expect players to be happy at the moment of substitution, but to understand what is best for the team. An additional media element was the presence of Wojciech Szczęsny in the stands, whose relations with the Polish community in the Catalan capital remain of interest to fans. Emotions were also stirred by a gesture from president Joan Laporta, who was filmed symbolically cleaning the stadium, which was meant to demonstrate unity with the club's staff. 3 — consecutive matches without a goal for Robert Lewandowski In the background of the current sporting events, the campaign for the presidential elections scheduled for March 15, 2026, is underway. Candidate Xavier Vilajoana is building his platform around the La Masia academy, distancing himself from media rumors about a transfer for Harry Kane. Vilajoana emphasizes that the club must seek savings and promote its own academy graduates instead of costly veterans, which is a clear signal of a change in Barcelona's strategic direction in the face of the still tense financial situation. „Recuperar el liderato tan rápido es muy importante y muy positivo.” (Regaining the lead so quickly is very important and very positive.) — Hansi Flick Matchday 24 of La Liga: FC Barcelona 3:0 UD Levante

Mentioned People

  • Robert Lewandowski — Barcelona striker, frustrated after being substituted in the match against Levante.
  • Hansi Flick — FC Barcelona coach, who must mitigate the mood in the dressing room.
  • Lamine Yamal — Young Barcelona star who showed disrespect towards the coach after being substituted.
  • Joan Laporta — President of FC Barcelona, filmed cleaning the stadium.
  • Wojciech Szczęsny — Polish goalkeeper present at the Barcelona match.