News Focus
- Barcelona suffer 3-1 defeat away at Valencia in the final match of the 2025-26 La Liga season
- Manager Hansi Flick describes defensive lapses as ‘childish mistakes’ after his team conceded three times in the last half-hour
- Robert Lewandowski nets his 120th goal for the club in his final appearance before departing
- The Catalan giants finish the campaign as champions despite ending with consecutive away losses
- Flick confirms he will analyse the performance before preparing for the next season after a short break
Barcelona concluded their La Liga title-winning campaign with a disappointing 3-1 loss against Valencia at the Mestalla on Sunday. The champions took an early lead through Robert Lewandowski, but defensive errors allowed the home side to score three goals in the final thirty minutes.
Speaking after the match, Hansi Flick expressed frustration with his team’s display. He admitted that his players lost focus after scoring and paid the price for their lack of concentration. The German tactician praised Valencia’s determination, noting that the hosts needed the points to challenge for European qualification.
Flick also paid tribute to Lewandowski, who found the net for the 120th and final time in Barcelona colours. The manager highlighted the striker’s exceptional movement and positioning throughout his career at the club. He added that the Polish forward deserved a proper send-off from the supporters.
Despite the defeat, Flick remains positive about the season overall. He confirmed that the squad will now take a well-deserved holiday before returning to prepare for the next campaign. The boss stressed the need to review the mistakes made against Valencia to ensure improvement next term.