Following Barcelona’s win against Osasuna, tensions rose within the squad as one of the team’s stars confronted coach Hansi Flick in frustration, demanding an immediate exit: “I want to leave Barcelona now!”

Barcelona’s Dominant Victory Over Osasuna and Iñaki Peña’s Impending Departure

Barcelona secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Osasuna, showcasing their dominance from the start. Ferran Torres set the tone early with a brilliant free-kick in the 11th minute, giving his team the lead. The advantage was soon doubled when Dani Olmo calmly converted a penalty in the 21st minute. Later in the game, Robert Lewandowski, coming off the bench, added the final goal in the 77th minute, sealing a comprehensive win for the Catalan giants.

With this triumph, Barcelona moved to the top of the La Liga standings with 63 points, establishing a three-point lead over Real Madrid, who sit in second place with 60 points. Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid trails in third position with 56 points, keeping the title race competitive.

Iñaki Peña’s Decision to Exit Barcelona

Despite Barcelona’s strong form, reports from El Nacional indicate that goalkeeper Iñaki Peña has decided to leave the club at the end of the season. The young shot-stopper has reportedly informed head coach Hansi Flick of his desire to depart, feeling that his chances of playing regularly have diminished.

Earlier in the season, Peña played a crucial role for Barcelona when first-choice goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen was sidelined with a knee injury.

He proved to be a dependable backup, but with the potential arrival of Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny, Peña’s prospects of securing more minutes have worsened. Initially, he hoped to challenge Ter Stegen for the starting position, but the club’s move to sign a more experienced alternative has altered his plans.

Determined to find a team where he can play consistently and continue his development, Peña has opted to move on. Barcelona acknowledges his decision and is actively seeking a club willing to provide him with a key role.

The club is reportedly looking to secure a transfer fee in the range of €5 to €7 million for him. However, it remains uncertain whether he will depart permanently or on a loan deal with a purchase option.

What is clear, though, is that Iñaki Peña will not be part of Barcelona’s squad next season. With his desire for more playing time and the club’s preference for a more experienced backup goalkeeper, his departure appears inevitable.