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They are already falling apart which is very unfortunate, I don't remember the last time Barcelona won a Champions league, either they start a good season in the first few matches then ruin the rest of it, or the opposite but never recovered totally as the old Barcelona team we use to see. Barcelona fail to create another team or at least close to when Messi was there.
I fail to understand how they couldn't use their great academy for their first team? La masia is one of the best academies to create young talents, so where is the results when it comes to titles?

Barcelona is a good club, but they haven't had much success in the Champions League since Messi left. However, with a new coach and new players, they can perform well this season and win trophies, even if it's not the Champions League. However, winning the title will be challenging due to a lack of talented players that can perform but since a new coach he can do all is possible best and won trophys for the fans and the club. Every season Barcelona are only club that is challenging Real Madrid most but last Season they didn't get any opportunity in the league and against Real Madrid, Girona have a change and defeat them home and away. They finish season without a trophy i think that is why they sack xavi in the Barcelona and bring new coach. And I see the coach will help the club very well and win trophys this season for them probably if he will play well against other clubs. Let see if Barcelona can get chance and achieve something this season.

Honestly, it is a fair assessment, and despite the opportunities that Real Madrid have because they have the most ideal squad at this time. Barcelona is Real Madrid eternal rival, and they are the ones who are more relied on to pressure Real Madrid next season. Atletico Madrid and Girona in my opinion can also be considered, both teams have the potential to disrupt the competition in the top four. If we compile a list of favorite teams to win next season, Real Madrid is at the top, then followed by Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Girona and so on, this is just a personal assumption and is very likely different from others. Barcelona limited transfer budget hinders Hansi Flick steps to build an ideal squad like Ancelotti did, this factor is what made Xavi react openly to the public, which ultimately got him kicked out of the manager chair.