FC Barcelona - 5 things in spotlight at the start of a new season

Barcelona have performed very well in the last decade, but they have become a victim of their own success as their failure in Europe last season led to critics discussing the end of an era.

Some teams would be happy to win the league, but the expectations from one of the best teams are to do well in both the domestic league and Champions League, and at the same time play attacking and entertaining football.

This season is no different, so let’s see what are the five things to look forward to before the season unfolds this coming weekend.

1) How will Neymar fit into the team

Neymar

I must say that I have been pleasantly surprised with Neymar’s performances both on and off the field since making the move to the Blaugrana. He has been very humble in his interviews and has always admitted that he is here to learn and help the team.

Barcelona have struggled to replace Henry as a left-sided attacker and Neymar is going to entertain the crowds just like Ronaldinho did in his time. The performances in the Confederations Cup must have whetted the appetite of the fans, but we will have to wait to see how he adapts to the European game.