Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny finally made his debut for FC Barcelona after three months with the club. Szczęsny started in the Copa del Rey clash against fourth-tier Barbastro, a match Barcelona comfortably won 4–0. Despite the low-pressure situation, Szczęsny approached the game with focus and professionalism.
A Solid Performance
Szczęsny had little work to do throughout the 90 minutes, but he remained vigilant during Barbastro’s rare offensive moments. According to Mundo Deportivo, he handled all three on-target shots without issue, and his play with the ball at his feet was reliable. Although he nearly made a mistake in one instance, Szczęsny kept a clean sheet in his debut performance.
Spanish outlets were mostly positive about Szczęsny’s display. Sport awarded him a 7/10 rating, noting his composure and efficiency. Meanwhile, La Vanguardia highlighted his calm interventions and professional demeanor during a relatively uneventful match.
Barcelona now heads to Riyadh for the Spanish Super Cup, where they will face Athletic Bilbao in the semifinals. It remains uncertain whether Szczęsny will retain his spot or if regular starter Iñaki Peña will return.