After the painful loss to Atletico Madrid… Laporta opens fi,re on Hansi Flick and asks him to exclude the disastrous Barcelona star from the team’s starting lineup

Atletico Madrid secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Barcelona in their La Liga showdown, propelling them to the top of the table with 41 points. Barcelona, now in second place with 38 points, has been struggling to maintain form, with their latest defeat highlighting ongoing issues. While Atletico prepares to face Osasuna next, Barcelona will look to regroup before their match against Getafe on January 18.

The loss has reportedly intensified tensions within the Barcelona camp. According to *El Nacional*, club president Joan Laporta was furious after the match, both at the team’s deteriorating form—just 5 points from their last 21—and their inability to hold their lead in the league. Laporta is said to have stormed into the locker room, directly confronting coach Hansi Flick over the team’s struggles. He specifically criticized Flick’s continued reliance on Robert Lewandowski, reportedly stating, “I do not want to see Lewandowski in the starting lineup moving forward.”

Despite his frustration, Laporta offered words of encouragement to star player Pedri, telling him, “You fought alone tonight. I hope the other 11 players are like you.”

The report also highlighted a heated exchange between Flick and players Robert Lewandowski and Marc Casado. Flick allegedly blamed the Polish striker for missed opportunities that have cost Barcelona valuable points and disrupted their season. Marc Casado also came under fire for his role in the defeat.

With Barcelona’s struggles becoming more apparent, Flick is reportedly planning significant changes to restore the team’s balance and improve their performance in La Liga. Whether these adjustments will be enough to satisfy Laporta and the club’s demanding fanbase remains to be seen.