Barcelona is going through a period of internal tension that few could have foreseen. The atmosphere in the locker room, generally controlled, was recently disrupted by an episode that left everyone present in a state of astonishment.
According to Sport, two Barça footballers nearly came to blows during a training session. The argument became so heated that several teammates had to step in to separate them.
The incident, which took place at the Joan Gamper Sports City, even surprised Hansi Flick's coaching staff. No one expected the emotional temperature to rise so much during a routine training session.
The accumulated tension suddenly erupted, forcing the German coach to stop the practice to calm things down.
A conflict with personal background
Up to this point, everything might seem like an isolated clash resulting from competitiveness. However, Don Balón has provided a much more delicate explanation: the confrontation may have originated off the field.
The outlet claims that both players' partners have had a poor relationship for some time, which has created a climate of friction that eventually spilled over into the locker room.
Therefore, this is not simply a football dispute, but a personal problem that threatens to cloud the group's coexistence.
As happened in the past with Mbappé and Vinícius at Real Madrid, off-field tensions can have a considerable impact on the team's cohesion.
Flick's intervention
Hansi Flick is facing his first episode of internal crisis. According to reports, the coach decided to intervene directly, separating Gavi and Fermín. He demanded a private conversation between them to prevent the situation from happening again.
The coach understands that, at a time when Barça needs unity to face sporting challenges, this kind of incident is a top-level problem they can't afford.
The German didn't hesitate to impose discipline and make it clear that the team is above any personal conflict.
However, the difficulty lies in the fact that the causes of the confrontation are beyond his direct control, which complicates a definitive resolution.
Impact on the team
The incident hasn't gone unnoticed by the rest of the squad. Some players fear that the tension could erupt again at any moment if a real reconciliation doesn't occur. Others, however, trust that Flick's intervention has served to mark a turning point.
Barça, which is going through a key moment in the season, can't afford internal distractions. The priority now will be to redirect the situation so that the incident remains an anecdote and not the beginning of a deeper division.