Quote from: Docnaster on Today at 03:34:45 PM

Quote from: skarais on Today at 03:28:13 PM

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Despite their limited resources in signing high quality players since he took the managerial position at Barcelona, Xavi Hernandez has done well to improve the club's performance over the years and doesn't show any sign of slowing down their improvement anytime soon.
The winning mentality he's inculcated into the young lads at Barcelona is a clear representation of the positive effects of having him as their manager. They might not win the UEFA Champions League competition next season but with their growth rate, they might be winning it in the next few seasons

I have already said that Xavi has turned Barcelona's previously unconvincing form for the better in the last two seasons. Even Barcelona was last season's best in La Liga or is the best team in Europe with the lowest number of goals conceded in 38 league matches. It is a form of success that deserves high appreciation even though Barcelona is too bad financially.

I think Barcelona will still improve next season with some adjustments to their line-up after Busquets and Alba moved to Inter Miami, but I don't think Barcelona will be lacking in quality to lose their chance to defend the title.

Quote from: babo on Today at 03:36:52 PM

Quote from: skarais on Today at 03:28:13 PM

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Winning the Champions League is not easy
I honestly would be satisfied with doing well and reaching at least the quarter-finals as a certainty and a bonus the semi-finals.
Pretending to win the Champions League like this seems very silly and unrealistic to me

Even if Barcelona only managed to qualify for the round of 16, it can already be said to be something good compared to last season.
Barcelona and Xavi should be expected to qualify for a higher level in the Champions League next season, that's because they have to learn from the experiences of the last two seasons.

I also agree that it is a bit difficult to expect Barcelona to win the Champions League next season but it is never impossible because this is football. Every team has a chance to win the title, even if the odds are lower than some of the favorites.