I think next season will be a success for Barcelona, if even this season they have managed to finish in second place, having risen from the middle of the standings. Now they can compete with Real Madrid again and create intrigue. All the more so if they get a powerful forward like Robert Lewandowski.
I wonder how the fact that Barcelona was able to beat the average shows that they are able to compete with Real Madrid? After the arrival of Xavi, the distance between the clubs remained practically unchanged (this despite the fact that Real Madrid won La Liga a few rounds before the finish line and had no motivation to win in every game).
actually I don't see any significant changes here in terms of competitiveness but indeed the arrival of Xavi has managed to kick back the table in the standings for Barcelona although as you say it's still not enough.
Next season I'm actually still quite doubtful about this but hopefully with the arrival of Xavi to Camp Nou it will add to the competition and competitiveness will be more exciting