I think they are developing, the club has financial problems and then they lost Messi, it affected them very much and they were going down fast, but since Xavi came they have now won the La Liga again, though they are still bad in the champions league, but they will have another chance next season to play and do well in the champions league, and this time they will be playing as La Liga champions. I know they are not close to their former status, but they are developing and if the club owners make good decisions they will be back to where they were before.