Andalusian midfielder Fermín López starred in one of the most striking images of FC Barcelona's recent training at the AliSamiYen, before their next clash against Galatasaray. During the session, the player scored an Olympic goal without an angle, an action that reinforces the confidence he has been gaining in the Champions League.
The goal occurred at the AliSamiYen Spor Kompleski RAMS Park, where Barcelona was fine-tuning tactics for the European duel. The play, which ended with a shot directly at the goal without the goalkeeper having a chance, showed the power and precision of López, who has been increasingly important in the club's international matches. According to journalist Laura Aparicio, the goal “reinforces the footballer's good feelings before the next European match.”
Fermín López has been establishing himself as a key resource in the midfield, sharing the position with Dani Olmo. His career in the Champions League has been ascending: in the 2023-2024 season he played eight games and scored two goals; In the following campaign he played eleven games, with one goal and four assists; and in the 2025-2026 edition, in eleven games, he scored six goals and provided four assists. These figures place him as the team's third top scorer in the competition, with four goals and two assists in the current season.
The midfielder, who started 19 minutes against Feyenoord in the last phase of the competition, hopes to start the next match. His ability to reach the area, his intensity in pressing and his shooting ability are attributes that coach Xavi Hernández values to extend his playing time in the Champions League.
With the Olympic goal in the last test, Fermín López seeks to consolidate his role within the team and show that he can make a difference in the most important matches. The next challenge against Galatasaray will be the opportunity for the player to prove himself as a starter and continue his progression in the top European competition.