Barça’s season kicks off this Saturday in Mallorca (7:30 PM). The primary match of their title protection, which can enable for a primary evaluation as Hansi Flick’s males hope to proceed their superb momentum.
The switch market 💰
Nonetheless in a fragile monetary scenario, Barça did not go loopy. The purpose was primarily to trim the fats, and Barcelona succeeded with the free departures of defenders Clément Lenglet (to Atlético) and Inigo Martinez (to Al-Nassr), and the gross sales of younger gamers Pau Victor (€12m to Braga) and Alex Valle (€6m to Como). Ansu Fati additionally left the membership on mortgage to hitch Monaco.
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Within the arrivals division, the uncertainty surrounding ter Stegen’s scenario made the recruitment of a goalkeeper much more of a precedence. The membership thus snapped up Joan Garcia from Espanyol for €25 million.
The Barça board then made two intelligent signings: younger and proficient Swedish winger Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen (€2.5m) and the mortgage of Marcus Rashford. Superb signings, which, nonetheless, must be registered, which have most likely closed a Catalan switch market additionally embellished by the extension till 2031 of homegrown gem Lamine Yamal.
Pre-season ☀️
Barcelona had a flawless preparation. A profitable tour of Asia, with three straightforward wins towards Vissel Kobe (3-1), Seoul (7-3), and Daegu (5-0). Then a 5-0 win towards Fabregas’ Como on August 10.
Promising outcomes mixed with already promising performances from Marcus Rashford (one purpose, two assists), whose integration and offensive contribution might shortly make an impression. Hansi Flick’s group appears able to assault their title protection.
Goals 💪
After a nationwide treble (Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa), Barcelona intends to maintain their titles. Opta even makes Barça the favourite to retain their league title, with 46.5% possibilities of profitable, towards 32.1% for Actual Madrid.
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However the true goal is elsewhere for the Catalans, who nonetheless have the Champions League semifinal towards Inter on their minds. Led by an unstoppable Yamal, Barcelona has made profitable the Champions League their important purpose, ten years after their final title within the competitors.
The three️⃣ leaders
Lamine Yamal, essentially, as a result of his expertise and magical performances.
Ronald Araujo, vocal chief, defensive stalwart, and second captain of the membership, whereas the primary, ter Stegen, continues to be on the middle of a posh scenario. Barça had even taken the armband away from him just a few days in the past, earlier than giving it again, however he might be absent for a number of months and his future is unsure.
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Robert Lewandowski, the spearhead of Barça. At 36, the Polish striker, who has already surpassed the 100-goal mark with the membership in three seasons, should proceed to point out the way in which along with his expertise and objectives.
The younger participant to observe 💎
Roony Bardghji, the Swedish gem. Recruited from Copenhagen for a little bit over €2 million, the younger winger might be one of many “steals” of the switch market.
A flexible proper winger, superb dribbler, and common goal-scorer, Bardghji (19) performed little or no final season as a result of a cruciate ligament rupture. Again on the finish of the season, he is able to make an impression off the bench, supplementing Yamal and Raphinha.
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Given the participant’s expertise, who has already impressed in his six Champions League matches, he might take a step up at Barça.
The everyday beginning lineup 🔥
Flick’s 4-2-3-1 labored very effectively final season and may subsequently be retained. One of many challenges for the German coach’s beginning XI would be the integration of Marcus Rashford. However for now, it is possible that the English striker could have the mission of bringing high quality off the bench.
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This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.
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