Barca Universal reported on Sunday, October 18, 2026, that Dani Olmo has brought his 40-game goal drought to an end at a critical moment in Barcelona's season. The midfielder's breakthrough could strengthen his confidence before the Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain and the highly anticipated El Clasico against Real Madrid.

The Spanish giants recently defeated Real Betis 5-2, securing a convincing result despite producing a display that was not entirely up to their usual standards. Barcelona's attention will now turn to their trip to France to face PSG, followed by a home encounter with Real Madrid in their first league meeting of the campaign.

Olmo made a positive impact against Betis after entering the match as a substitute and scoring Barcelona's fifth goal. The 28-year-old came on in the 62nd minute before finding the net around 20 minutes later, bringing an end to his prolonged spell without a goal.

Although the midfielder had struggled to score during that period, he remained productive in other areas of the game. He accumulated 13 assists across his 40-match goal drought and played in all of Spain's matches during their World Cup-winning campaign, contributing two assists.

His creative influence has also been evident this season, with four assists for Barcelona in La Liga and the Champions League. He further enhanced his contribution by supplying three assists for Spain in the Nations League.

Olmo's latest goal has given head coach Hansi Flick another important consideration when selecting his lineup for Barcelona's upcoming challenges.

However, Fermin Lopez is also making a strong case for regular selection. The midfielder impressed during the victory over Betis by setting up Rodri's goal and had previously found the net against Galatasaray. His performances in the attacking midfield position have demonstrated his consistency and growing influence.

Fermin's strengths include his relentless pressing, dynamic movement and ability to make threatening runs into the opposition's penalty area. Olmo, on the other hand, offers greater composure, clever positioning and the creativity required to unlock well-organised defences.

With the meeting against PSG approaching, Flick faces a difficult decision over which player should occupy the attacking midfield position. Both Olmo and Fermin have shown that they can influence games, regardless of whether they start or come off the bench.

Barcelona will head into their upcoming fixtures with two in-form attacking midfielders competing for one starting position. The situation gives Flick valuable options as he prepares his squad for the crucial European encounter at the Parc des Princes and the subsequent showdown with Real Madrid.