Despite celebrating their La Liga triumph at Camp Nou on Sunday night, Barcelona fans were left frustrated after a 3-2 defeat to Villarreal in their final home game of the season. While the match held no significance in the title race, supporters were quick to identify a major concern that could hinder the club’s future success. Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal once again shone, scoring a stunning long-range effort to level the game before Fermin López put Barcelona ahead. However, two second-half goals from Villarreal turned the tide, with much of the blame falling on goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen. Ter Stegen, who missed a large portion of the season due to injury, started in place of the impressive Wojciech Szczęsny but failed to make an impact. According to SofaScore, the German made zero saves and ended with a goals prevented tally of -1.71, leaving fans furious with his performance. Supporters took to social media to express their frustration, with one fan stating, *”Lamine Yamal masterclass, but he got let down by Ter Stegen again.”* Others went further, drawing parallels to past struggles, with one saying, *”Ter Stegen ruined half of Messi’s career, and I refuse to let him do the same to Lamine Yamal.”* Another fan claimed that Barcelona’s title win was largely due to Ter Stegen’s absence, writing, *”If Ter Stegen didn’t go on a sabbatical, we wouldn’t be winning the league. We’d be having another trophyless season.”* The criticism intensified as fans shared footage of Yamal seemingly looking at Ter Stegen with disapproval after the match. The £100,000-a-week goalkeeper has been a key figure at Barcelona for years, but his recent performances have raised serious doubts. With Yamal emerging as the club’s next superstar, fans are adamant that Ter Stegen cannot be allowed to undermine the young winger’s potential. As Barcelona prepares for next season, the goalkeeping position appears to be a major area of concern. Supporters are urging the club to find an upgrade, fearing that Ter Stegen’s inconsistencies could cost them in crucial moments. With the summer transfer window approaching, Barcelona’s board faces pressure to address the issue. If they fail to act, fans believe Ter Stegen’s struggles could continue to overshadow the brilliance of talents like Yamal, just as they did with Messi in the past.

By Enoch

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