Barça’s 2024-25 season review 📝 | OneFootball

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Failing to become European champions, FC Barcelona has monopolized the trophies within the confines of Spain.

The placid Hansi Flick has laid a solid foundation to (finally) pursue a European title that has eluded the Catalans since 2015. While waiting for this continental triumph, there are plenty of reasons for satisfaction.

The Big Issue of the Season ⚠️

Lamine Yamal has officially become the cornerstone of FC Barcelona. His clarity in the final third, technical fluidity, and ability to take the bull by the horns in big matches have convinced even the most skeptical. At 17, he is already one of the favorites for the Ballon d'Or. Once the contract extension is confirmed, Lamine Yamal's market value could well reach the 200 million euro mark (currently 180 million, according to Transfermarkt).

The Record in Spain 📝

On the domestic scene, Barça achieved a sweep: a Spanish Super Cup/King's Cup/La Liga treble that condemned Real Madrid to an (almost) trophyless season. The Blaugranas left only crumbs for their eternal rivals, the Merengues.

The Record in Europe 📝

After finishing the Champions League group stage in second place, the 2015 European champion made its way to the semifinals. Hampered by a porous defense, Barça capitulated to Inter in the second leg of the semifinals. This led to regrets about match management and individual flaws in the backline. Skilled in the restart, the Cubarsi-Iñigo Martinez duo did not live up to expectations in their defensive coverage.

They Delivered 🤩

The goal-scoring machine Raphinha, the dribbling wizard Lamine Yamal, the powerhouse Jules Koundé, the master passer Pedri: here are the key players of FC Barcelona's season.

A (very) special mention for Hansi Flick, who managed to create a well-oiled winning machine. He was able to channel a young squad while valuing veterans like Robert Lewandowski, Iñigo Martinez, and Wojciech Szczęsny.

They Raised Questions 🤔

Gerard Martin did not really take advantage of Alejandro Baldé's absence to climb the ranks of left-backs, even though his two assists in the second leg of the Champions League semifinals impressed observers. The defensive lapses of Pau Cubarsi and Iñigo Martinez were also an issue throughout the season.

The Summer of 2025 ☀️

Will Frenkie De Jong extend his contract (with a reduced salary)? Will Ansu Fati leave his formative club to revive his career? Will La Liga and its president Javier Tebas continue to hinder Joan Laporta's recruitment due to financial fair play? Despite being champions, FC Barcelona approaches this summer window with a certain degree of uncertainty. The first weeks of the transfer market will already be decisive.

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