Fermín López, the great victim against Levante: Why?
Published New:24/08/2025 - 16:47h
Updated New:24/08/2025 - 17:23h
Fermín López watched the entire match against Levante from the bench. However, the player believes that opportunities at Barça will continue to come
In FC Barcelona's great victory against Levante UD at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium on the second matchday of LaLiga, it was more than striking that one of the regular revulsives of the 2024/25 campaign did not take to the field.
And it is that Fermín López had no opportunity to see action against the 'levantinista' team. Initially, his position (attacking midfielder) was occupied by Raphinha throughout the first half, while Marcus Rashford played as a left winger.
However, for the second 45 minutes, the Englishman came off for Dani Olmo so that he could be placed behind the '9' and the Brazilian returned to the left lane, where he is usually seen.
Thus, after the first two matches of the 2025/26 season, Fermín López has only been able to enjoy 45 minutes, which were against RCDE Mallorca on the first matchday.
Fermín López, calm about his opportunities at Barça
In this sense, although the player would obviously have loved to have minutes for the second consecutive game, he is aware that the competition in his demarcation is very high and that not everyone can play constantly, unless it is an undisputed starter like Pedri or Lamine Yamal.
Barça has Dani Olmo, Gavi, Raphinha and Fermín López himself for the attacking midfield position. Despite this, the player from El Campillo would be calm because he knows that he can respond on the field whenever he is required and that opportunities will come.
Likewise, the '16's desire is to continue to succeed in the Blaugrana team and he would not be willing to allow his great desire to be tarnished just by the fight in his position.
It should be remembered that Fermín López last season was crucial for the domestic treble of the Blaugrana team. The 22-year-old player scored 8 goals and provided 10 assists in 46 matches.
Hansi Flick, the main guarantor for Fermín López to continue at Barça
In this sense, according to recent information, Hansi Flick is the main driver of the continuity of the '16' in the Barcelona team. And, in fact, he blocked a possible departure of the midfielder in this summer market.
In addition, apparently, from the Premier League, both Manchester United and Chelsea had put offers on the table of around 80 million euros to acquire the services of Fermín, which would clearly have helped Barça to get closer to the 1:1 rule, in case of accepting the proposal.
However, Flick came to the fore and conveyed to the club his desire to have the player from Huelva in the team, as they currently consider him non-transferable.
