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On Monday evening, the 23-year-old was notably absent from the UNFP Trophy nominees despite being a key contributor to PSG's imminent 14th league title. The snub, while downplayed by the club as a byproduct of player voting, mirrors a deeper issue — Barcola's status as the eternal 12th man.\n\nThe numbers paint a clear picture. In Ligue 1, Barcola has 10 goals and 2 assists in 26 appearances (18 starts), a tally that rivals PSG's other offensive leaders. Internally, he is praised as the player who \"carried the team on his shoulders\" when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia struggled with form, Désiré Doué faced criticism for individualism, and Ousmane Dembélé was sidelined by injuries. Yet when the Champions League knockout rounds arrive, Barcola is often watching from the bench.\n\nIn the semifinal first leg against Bayern Munich, he played just 20 minutes. In the return leg, he entered only at the 65th minute. The quarterfinal second leg against Liverpool saw him start on the bench. The pattern is eerily similar to last season, when Barcola scored a brace in the Coupe de France final yet was benched a week later for the Champions League final against Inter Milan.\n\nInjuries have played a role. Barcola struggled with persistent hamstring issues, forcing him to miss an October call-up with France, and suffered a left ankle sprain at Stamford Bridge during the round of 16 against Chelsea — a match where he had just scored home and away. He returned too late for the Liverpool second leg and never regained his starting spot.\n\nInternally, PSG sources acknowledge the frustration but defend coach Luis Enrique's decisions. \"We have four players so good that when one stays out, we get criticized,\" a club insider said. \"We understand his frustration, but these are the coach's choices. It's not a question of level.\" The message is consistent: Barcola is valued, yet his role in big games remains unchanged.\n\nThe UNFP snub adds external hurt. While the club insists it's out of their control — \"the players vote, we have no influence\" — they admit, \"we know what we owe him. He has been incredible for most of the season.\" The disconnect between internal recognition and public honors is a recurring theme.\n\nBarcola's entourage now worries about a repeat of last season's narrative. After the Coupe de France heroics, he was dropped for the Champions League final. This year, with the final against Arsenal set for May 30 in Budapest, the same question looms: can he change the script? The club's response is pragmatic: \"If Luis Enrique chooses Doué over him and we lose, everyone will criticize him. That's football. But these are good problems for a coach.\"\n\nFor now, the results support Enrique's approach. PSG are in the Champions League final after dispatching Bayern Munich and Liverpool. Barcola's contributions, while significant in the league, have not translated into consistent starting roles in Europe's elite competition. Whether that changes against Arsenal may define his legacy at Paris.\n\nBased on reporting from Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continu.","news","Despite 10 goals and 2 assists, Bradley Barcola remains a Champions League bench-warmer. 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