Barcelona Dressing Room in Turmoil Over Goalkeeper Controversy After Champions League Exit
Barcelona’s locker room is reportedly in disarray after the team’s exit from the Champions League semi-finals, with Marc-André ter Stegen at the heart of growing internal tension. The debate centers on the continued use of Wojciech Szczęsny in goal, despite Ter Stegen’s recovery from injury.
Ter Stegen, sidelined since a match against Villarreal, returned to fitness while Szczęsny—who had come out of retirement—remained the starter. Although the Polish goalkeeper initially struggled, he eventually gained head coach Hansi Flick’s trust.
However, recent performances, especially in the loss to Inter Milan, have reignited calls for change. Ter Stegen has become more vocal in pressing for his starting spot back, and several senior players now reportedly agree that Flick erred by sticking with Szczęsny.
As Barcelona’s La Liga title hopes hang in the balance, the decision over who guards the net in the final four matches could define both the rest of the season and the team’s leadership dynamic going forward.
