Jutgla and Lewandowski reopen the debate at Barca

After some spectacular first months in Bruges, dazzling Europe and shining in the Champions League, Ferran Jutglà had a small 'slump' in Belgium. Logical, like all strikers. Just like Lewandowski right now. The player from Sant Julià de Vilatorta aroused endless praise and raised the debate about whether Barça had done well selling him last summer or not.

Well, after a more 'earthy' few months, Jutglà has returned to his old ways at the most crucial moment of the season. Bruges overcame Eupen in the final and decisive matchday of the Jupiler Pro League (7-0). A hat trick for the former FC Barcelona player, who now has 13 goals in the domestic championship and five assists in the playoffs for the title. Along with Brugge (fourth), Genk, Royale Union SG and Antwerp will play in the play-offs. 

As we mentioned, the question of whether it had been a good decision to transfer the young striker was raised among Barça supporters. Barça received five million euros and reserved 10% of the capital gain from a future sale. In other words, if Brugge sell him for 15, Barça would receive 10% of 10 million.

Not only is the debate on the table again because of this good moment of Ferran Jutgla, but also because Lewandowski is going through an important slump. In terms of performances and goals. With the departure of Jutglà, the Pole was left as the only pure striker in the squad. Some, like Ansu, could occupy that position, but he was not a real alternative as a penalty area striker. 

Robert is going through his worst moment of the season. His goal ratio after the World Cup is less than 0.45 goals per game. Was it worth selling Ferran Jutgla for five million and losing his nose for goal? Wouldn't he have deserved a place in the squad? It is easy to talk with hindsight, but it is true his departure left a bitter aftertaste, for not having had a real opportunity to have been part of the first team.