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[Saba Sports News] According to Spanish media reports, Ignacio Pena’s situation changed dramatically in 2025. Previously, Pena was a key player for Barcelona in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, but in the Copa del Rey match, he lost his starting position to Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, and this situation continued into the Spanish Supercup and La Liga. Szczesny participated in all competitions in just six matches, while Pena has made 22 appearances. Hans-Dieter Flick’s decision to change the starting goalkeeper has sparked significant controversy and left Pena feeling perplexed and confused. The goalkeeper does not understand why he was replaced; aside from Flick stating that Szczesny was more convincing, he felt he had not made any mistakes to warrant this change. Furthermore, the club had intended to hold talks with Pena about his future, but this plan may be affected by the changes. Pena’s contract is set to expire in 2026, and he feels he is not a priority for Flick.