Barcelona is showing strong momentum as it enters the crucial stage of the 2024/25 season. Both domestically and in Europe, the red and blue army is maintaining a very high level of competition. Club president Joan Laporta is confident in the team’s performance this season. He not only believes that Barcelona can win glory, but has also expressed his confidence and expectations for the “triple crown” goal on many occasions.
The dream moved a step closer after defeating Atletico
Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid in a recent key match and advanced to the Copa del Rey final. This victory not only represents a lead in the score, but also an overall improvement in the team’s mental outlook and tactical execution.
After this victory, Barcelona still retains hopes of winning the title in the three competitions – La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League. And this is the source of Laporta’s confidence. He told the media:
“Do you want me to dream of the treble? Of course. Some people might think I’m being unrealistic if I say it out loud, but I really believe we have a chance.”
This may sound a little idealistic, but in fact, the confidence of Laporta is based on the actual performance of the team. He stressed that Barcelona is in a ‘very good’ phase, with the team playing more smoothly and executing tactics more effectively.
Flick’s first season in charge is satisfactory
This season is German coach Hansi Flick’s first season in charge of FC Barcelona. Despite having only recently taken over, he has already demonstrated exceptional leadership skills. Whether it’s the use of young players, the balance of the tactical style, or adjustments in key matches, Flick’s performance has won wide recognition from fans and management alike.
Raptor was full of praise when talking about Flick:
“Flick is a coach who really knows how to lead a team. He understands the culture, the objectives and the challenges of FC Barcelona. He has been involved in the construction of the entire project and has helped us build a cohesive and competitive team.”
He added:
”We want to thank him for the changes he has brought to the team. His tactical thinking and management style have brought stability to the players and renewed the enthusiasm of the fans for the game.”
Frustration over league registration issues
While the team’s performance on the pitch is encouraging, off the field, Barça has encountered some management problems. Recently, Barça encountered obstacles in registering players Dani Olmo and Paulo Victor. It is reported that the Spanish Football League has raised objections to the registration procedures for the two players.
In response, Laporta expressed strong dissatisfaction, believing that this is an “unfair treatment” of Barça:
“We are very concerned about the decisions of La Liga. To be honest, these problems do not happen by chance. They seem to be deliberately causing trouble.”
He further stated that such actions would disrupt the team’s preparation and morale, but Barça would not back down. He emphasized:
”Fortunately, our players are very clear about what is going on. They remain calm and are not disturbed. I can confirm that the registration of these two players is completely legal and in compliance with the regulations of the Spanish Football Association and La Liga.”
Stability in the squad and maturing of young players
In addition to the changes made by the coach and the optimisation of the tactical system, the performance of FC Barcelona at the player level this season has also been pleasing. A group of young players are gradually becoming the backbone of the team, including Gavi, Pedri, Lamine Yamal and others, who have all played key roles in important matches.
These players not only inject vitality into the team, but also symbolise the direction of FC Barcelona in the coming years. Laporta said that the team will continue to invest resources in training youth players and continue the unique “La Masia style” of Barcelona.
“We want to build not only a team that can win, but also a team that can maintain its competitiveness for a long time.”
Financial and management pressures remain
Despite the breakthroughs at the competitive level, Barcelona is still facing considerable financial pressures. In the past few seasons, due to the pandemic, unreasonable salary structures, failed transfer operations, and other reasons, the club’s financial situation has been very tight.
To solve these problems, the management led by Laporta has taken a number of measures, including re-evaluating the transfer budget, cutting unnecessary expenses, and optimizing commercial contracts. Although these reforms have not yet had a complete effect, the team’s financial stability has improved significantly.
While ensuring that it does not violate the La Liga Financial Fair Play Act, Barcelona still manages to remain competitive in the transfer market, which is particularly crucial for the upcoming summer window.
The European arena remains the biggest test
Although Barcelona currently has the opportunity to challenge for the championship on three fronts, there are still many challenges to face if they want to truly win the “triple crown”. In particular, the competition for the UEFA Champions League will test the team’s mentality and tactical execution in high-intensity continuous combat.
Flick has won the UEFA Champions League trophy with Bayern Munich before, and his experience will be a major weapon for Barcelona in the knockout stages. However, competing against giants from the Premier League, Bundesliga and Serie A, Barcelona must remain focused at all times and avoid any careless mistakes.
Conclusion: The dream of the treble is not a fantasy, but a goal
At the current stage, Laporta’s dream of the “treble” may seem too idealistic, but as he says, “dreams are not taxed”. Under his leadership, Barcelona is working towards this goal step by step.
Whether or not the treble is ultimately achieved, the team’s cohesion, the stability of the coaching staff, the growth of young players, and the active cooperation of the management have already given people hope for the revival of Barcelona.
Barcelona’s next match will be an important test of the team’s strength. If the team continues to maintain its current form, fans may really be able to see the coveted treble at the end of the season.
