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Liga champions Barca aim to add steel to youthful flair
Barcelona adds experienced players Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia to strengthen defense and attack while relying on youth, despite limited transfer spending due to financial constraints.
- On August 16, Barcelona begin their campaign at Mallorca with Marcus Rashford on loan and Joan Garcia as a permanent signing.
- Despite scoring over 100 goals, Barcelona face defensive risks after their 7-6 Champions League semi-final defeat by Inter Milan, prompting Flick to seek greater solidity.
- Despite their youth, Barcelona's Raphinha, 28, shone in his best season, and the Catalans believe youngsters like Lamine Yamal, 18, Pau Cubarsi, 18, and Pedri, 22, will continue to improve.
- Barcelona plan to return to Spotify Camp Nou for their fourth league game against Valencia on September 14, moving from the Olympic Stadium on Montjuic hill.
- Barring disaster, Barcelona will host a potentially decisive match against Real Madrid in May 2026 as favourites to retain the title, Flick said, aiming to improve defensively.
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LaLiga: Champion Barca aims to add steel to youthful flair - Soccer America
While Barcelona thrilled on their way to winning La Liga last season, scoring 102 goals in the process, coach Hansi Flick accepts this season his team needs to improve defensively. The post LaLiga: Champion Barca aims to add steel to youthful flair appeared first on Soccer America.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right7Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Center, 39% Right
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- 39% of the sources are Center, 39% of the sources lean Right
39% Right
L 22%
C 39%
R 39%
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