Barcelona homegrown star set for one of the toughest challenges of his career vs Bayern Munich

The upcoming match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich is set to be crucial, not only for the team but also for goalkeeper Inaki Pena. 

This match will mark Pena’s 29th appearance for the club, and given the significance of facing such a formidable opponent, his performance could greatly influence whether manager Hansi Flick decides to start him in the next big match against Real Madrid.

Pena’s experience in the UEFA Champions League has been relatively limited, as he has only featured in four matches. However, his record is impressive; he has won three of those matches, with just one defeat. 

Pena’s performance in the Champions League

Throughout these appearances, he has conceded a total of six goals. His debut in the Champions League came in November 2022 under Xavi when he faced Viktoria Plzen. 

Since then, he has also played against FC Porto on November 28, 2023, and Royal Antwerp on December 13 of the same year.

Inaki Pena will face a formidable opponent tonight. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

In his last Champions League outing on October 1, Pena helped secure a resounding 5-0 victory against Young Boys, where he had minimal action, making just one save. 

Overall record

Over his 28 appearances with the Barcelona first team, he has conceded 44 goals and achieved eight clean sheets, accumulating 2,427 minutes of play across all competitions.

However, the match against Bayern Munich presents a different challenge. The Bavarian team is known for its relentless attacking style, which means Pena should expect to face a barrage of shots. 

This match is not just another game; it is a chance for him to prove his abilities against top-tier competition. His performance could be pivotal in Flick’s decision-making process, especially as the manager also has the experienced Wojciech Szczesny at his disposal. 

A solid display from Pena could solidify his position as a key player for Barcelona moving…

Source link : https://barcauniversal.com/barcelona-homegrown-star-set-for-one-of-the-toughest-challenges-of-his-career-vs-bayern-munich/

Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar

Publish date : 2024-10-23 07:52:45

Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.