The Copa del Rey clash against Atlético has clarified the situation — a Barcelona star has now officially announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season following a serious breakdown in his relationship with Hansi Flick.

Barcelona has officially secured their spot in the Copa del Rey final after a narrow 1-0 victory over Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium. This win has set the stage for a thrilling final showdown against fierce rivals Real Madrid in Seville.

However, behind the scenes, tension brews as the team navigates both lineup decisions and internal conflicts.

According to Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Barcelona is not expected to make significant changes or introduce many new faces in their squad for the upcoming matches.

Manager Hansi Flick is reportedly planning to stick with his familiar starting eleven. The only enforced change is the absence of Dani Olmo, who is sidelined with an injury. This indicates Flick’s reliance on consistency and stability as Barcelona pursues silverware.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Iñaki Peña’s situation at the club has taken a disappointing turn. Despite performing commendably while first-choice keeper Marc-André ter Stegen was out injured, Peña has found himself relegated to the bench. His chances of featuring even in the Copa del Rey — often viewed as a secondary competition — have been dashed.

The emergence of the Polish international as a preferred backup and Flick’s unwavering support for him has left Peña frustrated.

Tensions between Peña and Flick have intensified in recent weeks. A key incident occurred before the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic Bilbao, when Peña was late to a team discussion. As a result, Flick penalized him by removing him from the starting lineup.

Peña voiced his displeasure, citing inconsistent treatment. He highlighted that Jules Koundé had reportedly been late on multiple occasions without facing similar consequences, yet remained a regular starter.

Despite his protests, Flick stood firm, escalating the strain between the two. This situation has led Peña to make a definitive decision about his future.

Feeling undervalued and unfairly treated, he has resolved not to renew his contract with the club. Though his current deal runs until 2026, Barcelona president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco are now preparing to offload him in the upcoming summer transfer window.

With the club focused on silverware and stability, and Peña aiming for a fresh start elsewhere, the summer promises to be eventful for both parties. The rift also casts light on the challenges Flick may face in maintaining harmony within the squad.