FC Barcelona continues to maintain its winning streak. Yesterday, in an important match against Red Star, the team won with a great collective performance.
This victory continues their positive streak in La Liga and the Champions League. However, beyond the three points, the match left several surprises in the lineup.
Barcelona Continues Its Winning Streak
The team led by Hansi Flick continues to show its level of play in every match. Yesterday, Barça comfortably beat Red Star and earned three points.
The victory allows them to continue with their objective of staying at the top of the table. They are currently the best both in the Spanish League and in the Champions League.
Surprises in the Lineup
Yesterday's lineup featured two surprises that caught the attention of fans. The first was the inclusion of Frenkie de Jong in the starting eleven.
The Dutch midfielder hadn't been a regular at Barcelona for over six months. This led to the belief that his future at the club was in doubt. However, Hansi gave him the opportunity and Frenkie took advantage of it to show his quality and why he remains key in the coach's system.
Despite his good performance, De Jong's future remains uncertain as negotiations over his contract renewal have yet to make clear progress.
The second surprise was the fact that Gerard Martin was chosen as a starter on the left wing. The young player's been alternating between the first team and the reserve team. Now he was chosen to occupy that position instead of a more regular player.
Gerard fulfillled his role and performed well on the field. Although he's still far from establishing himself as an undisputed starter, his performance in these types of matches could be crucial in earning him a permanent place in the first team.
The Future of the Players at Barça
Despite the victory and good individual performance, the future of some players remains uncertain. Frenkie de Jong will have to continue to show what he can do. Only then will he be able to secure a place in the starting lineup for the second half of the season.
For his part, Gerard Martín knows that he has a lot of work ahead of him to earn a regular place in Barça's first team.
Barcelona is still on a good run. However, tactical decisions and future negotiations with players like De Jong will continue to guide the path of the team in the coming months.