After Barcelona’s emphatic win over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, 17-year-old Lamine Yamal made a bold statement:
“If we concede a goal, no problem. If we concede two, still no problem. This year, they can’t beat us!”
It didn’t take long for him to prove that wasn’t just talk. With the victory, Barcelona now holds a seven-point lead in La Liga, putting them just one win away from completing a domestic treble.
A Season to Remember Under Hansi Flick
When Hansi Flick took over as manager, few believed Barcelona could bounce back. But the German coach has brought belief, grit, and attacking flair back to the Camp Nou.
Even without reaching the Champions League final, this season has been a thrilling ride, thanks to young stars like Yamal and Pedri, and seasoned attackers like Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
Domestic Treble Within Reach
Barcelona has already secured the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey, and now only need one more La Liga victory to complete a rare domestic treble.
What’s more impressive? They achieved all this despite financial struggles that limited them to just two new signings – Dani Olmo and Pau Victor.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid, despite signing superstar Kylian Mbappe, will end the season trophyless.
Resilience Replaces Fragility
In past seasons, an early goal against Barcelona often led to a collapse. Not anymore. Under Flick, the team has developed a fighting spirit.
They’ve pulled off dramatic comebacks this season against tough opponents like Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Inter Milan, and Benfica – reviving the legendary remontada mindset.
Pedri and Yamal – The Heart of This Team
Pedri is the engine of this squad, calmly running the midfield, while Yamal adds magic and unpredictability.
They’re backed by a strong supporting cast – Raphinha, Lewandowski, and Ferran Torres – who together form a fluid, dangerous attack.
Yamal: A Star at 17
Yamal’s performances this season have put him among the world’s top players, even drawing Ballon d’Or buzz before Barcelona’s Champions League exit.
In the second leg vs Inter Milan, he was relentless, leading the charge until Yann Sommer denied him and others in extra time.
Despite a controversial exit, with refereeing decisions going against them, Yamal’s spark kept Barca alive until the end.
El Clasico: Yamal, Raphinha Lead the Charge
In the season-defining El Clasico at Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys, Real Madrid came out swinging. Mbappe scored twice in the first 14 minutes, putting Barcelona on the back foot.
But Barcelona hit back hard. Eric Garcia and Lamine Yamal scored to swing the momentum, and Raphinha’s brace made it 4-2 by halftime. The Blaugrana never looked back.
Eyes on the Champions League
Though they fell short in Europe this time, Barcelona’s rise under Flick has been remarkable.
They now face the challenge of sustaining this form next season and going all-in for the Champions League – a trophy they haven’t won in over a decade.
But if this season is anything to go by, this team doesn’t fold under pressure – it rises above it.
