Hansi Flick confirms Szczęsny as Barcelona's No. 1 goalkeeper

Barcelona secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Deportivo Alavés, with Robert Lewandowski scoring the decisive goal, bringing his season tally to 30. Head coach Hansi Flick praised Lewandowski as 'the best striker,' highlighting his critical role in the team's performance. Despite a shaky first half, Flick adjusted the team's tactics, resulting in a stronger second half and vital points in the La Liga standings, now placing them four points behind leaders Real Madrid. Additionally, Flick confirmed Wojciech Szczesny's status as the starting goalkeeper, following his rise to prominence after Marc-André ter Stegen's injury. The goalkeeper situation has been a topic of discussion, particularly regarding Iñaki Peña's recent relegation to backup status after a series of late arrivals to training. Barcelona continues to focus on improving their game while keeping pressure on the league leaders.