I really agree with you, regarding Barcelona will remain in second place in the LaLiga standings. Looking from my perspective, Barcelona seems reluctant to compete for the Laliga Champion title, instead Barcelona is focusing on the Europa League and pampering players and the financial sector which currently has problems. must be done by Barcelona Management in the coming season so that Barcelona's finances are not hampered by buying players with limited money, so there is no problem if Barcelona has to be satisfied with being in second place in Laliga because that is the right step taken by Barcelona and management, if forced then it is very likely that Barcelona will go bankrupt with their limited money to buy players.
Barcelona seems difficult how to make their financial condition stable after facing financial problem last several season still not find the solve way how to make their financial healthy every season. Currently with Vitor Roque transfer and Barcelona can't pay full take more time each month payment until reach the amount of free transfer deal agreement.
Its serious problem for Barcelona in the future when signing other player, difficult get any team have agreement transfer paid in installments and not cash in one time. Spent much money for Camp Nou renovation and has many loan interested seems difficult for Barcelona will go bankrupt few season later after getting not balance yet with income and outcome. Barcelona must take opportunity with several players has huge values sell him before dropping performance and drop fees transfer.