Following the exciting win against Las Palmas and holding onto the top position in La Liga, it’s not Olmo or Raphinha—German coach Hansi Flick recognizes the contribution of a Barcelona player in tonight’s success!

Barcelona clinched a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Las Palmas in La Liga and will now prepare to face Real Sociedad on March 2nd at the Luis Companys Stadium. This crucial win propelled Barcelona’s points tally to 54, ensuring they remain at the top of the league standings, while Las Palmas lingers in 17th place with 23 points.

As reported by the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, several tactical choices made during the match played a decisive role in securing Barcelona’s victory. Head coach Hansi Flick played a key part in guiding the team to reclaim their position at the top of La Liga, making strategic adjustments that ultimately paid off.

One of the standout performances of the night came from Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, whose remarkable saves were instrumental in keeping Barcelona’s clean sheet.

Flick acknowledged Szczesny’s immense contribution, emphasizing that his impact extends beyond this match, as he has been a vital asset in several previous games as well. The report highlighted that Szczesny’s consistent performances provide a strong sense of security for the team, despite not always receiving the recognition he deserves.

Dani Olmo emerged as another key player in Barcelona’s victory, earning widespread praise for his impressive goal that put the team in the lead. Flick, who had previously kept Olmo on the bench for some matches, assured that he would reinstate him in the starting lineup after his outstanding display against Las Palmas.

The German coach underscored Olmo’s crucial role in sealing the win and hinted at increased playing time for him in future matches.

On the other hand, young midfielder Fermin Lopez was left out of the starting XI due to inconsistent performances in recent games. Flick later explained that Lopez had a more positive influence as a substitute rather than as a starter.

He noted that while the midfielder had struggled in previous matches, his impact coming off the bench had been more effective for the team’s overall performance.

In an unexpected moment, Barcelona’s president Joan Laporta personally visited the locker room to commend Dani Olmo for his stellar performance.

Laporta specifically urged Flick to give Olmo a permanent spot in the starting lineup, highlighting his immense potential and emphasizing that he is destined to play a key role in Barcelona’s success throughout the season.