Having moved away from the juego de posición philosophy that made this team so special, there is hope that Barca will return to their roots under new coach Ernesto Valverde.Įver since Xavi departed after helping Barca win the treble in 2014-15, Barca's brilliance in attack has papered over the cracks in a midfield lacking a pertinent plan. And now Madrid look like being in a position to take over as the dominant force in Spain and Europe.Ī statement signing this summer is now needed to restore some optimism in the Catalan capital and Marco Verratti ticks the boxes. Because despite winning the treble under Luis Enrique, Barca have not swept aside their rivals with the same style and swagger since Pep walked away in 2012. And perhaps that is why, on Sunday, the Bernabeu was packed out as many of Madrid's own legends lined up in a friendly match against a Roma XI.Īt Camp Nou on Saturday, the biggest cheers in an eerily empty stadium were reserved for Guardiola.
The real one, however, belongs to Real right now and that is all too fresh in the minds of many Barca fans.
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