With a high-quality and cohesive attacking lineup, Barcelona proves they are not to be counted out in the race for the La Liga title this season, despite Real Madrid securing the signing of Kylian Mbappe.
Mbappe’s arrival at Real Madrid has significantly strengthened the team, causing concern among other La Liga teams, especially Barcelona. However, with the addition of new signing Dani Olmo, Blaugrana can be confident in their squad’s quality and their ability to compete head-to-head with Real Madrid.
Although Mbappe is expected to make a big impact for Real Madrid, his integration into the number 9 role remains a significant question mark. Real Madrid will need time to adapt to Mbappe’s talent, while he must also absorb the club’s philosophy.
In contrast, Barcelona has built a collective system with a strong Camp Nou footballing identity under the guidance of Hansi Flick. Most of the players in Barcelona’s squad have come through the La Masia academy, with a deep understanding of the club’s culture and identity. The quick adaptation of Dani Olmo after just one half against Rayo Vallecano is a clear example.
Barcelona’s attack boasts many technically gifted and creative players, enabling them to create scoring opportunities from seemingly impossible situations. Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, and Gavi are all standout names with excellent technical foundations and the ability to break through defenses. Unlike Real Madrid, which is still trying to find an optimal system, Barcelona has already shown their effectiveness with 6 goals in their first 3 matches.
Even though Real Madrid is powerful and wealthy, Barcelona demonstrates that they can still strengthen their squad with quality additions, even in a challenging financial situation. If they continue to play to their potential, Barcelona can undoubtedly compete on equal footing with Real Madrid in the race for the La Liga title this season.
