Flick sends message to Lopez after Barca star fumes at being subbed
The midfielder was not happy on Sunday afternoon.
Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona holds the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium on March 18, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Barcelona boss Hansi Flick had some strong words for Fermin Lopez after the youngster showed his frustrations at being substituted in the second half of Sunday’s win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. Lopez was visibly annoyed at seeing his number come up in the second half of the match at Camp Nou as he was replaced by Dani Olmo.
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blaugranation (@vblaugranation) March 22, 2026 Flick was asked about the change afterwards and told Lopez he has to accept such decisions. “At that time we wanted to make changes and he has to accept it because Olmo is also a fantastic player,” he told reporters. “Dani Olmo gives us more control and is very good near the box while Fermín gives us a lot of dynamism and energy as he showed today and especially against Newcastle.
” Lopez and Olmo will now head off on international duty with Spain for friendlies against Serbia and Egypt .