Barcelona’s celebration of winning the La Liga title was dampened when they lost 3–2 to Villarreal at Montjuïc. Having already secured the league trophy—finishing on 85 points compared to Villarreal’s 67—the team appeared to lack energy, and Villarreal took full advantage of Barcelona’s relaxed approach to defending. Barcelona will conclude their campaign with an away match against Athletic Bilbao on May 25, the same day Villarreal travel to face Sevilla.
Meanwhile, behind the scenes, incoming head coach Hansi Flick is reportedly reassessing the role of long-time goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen. According to sources within the club, Flick has warned president Joan Laporta that Ter Stegen’s occasional lapses in form could jeopardize the team’s performance next season, particularly in high-stakes European fixtures. Flick is said to be seeking a goalkeeper who can offer greater reliability and mental resilience under pressure.
