Why FC Barcelona is treble-bound this season

Ernesto Valverde won the La Liga title last season as well as the Copa del Rey comfortably. Despite winning the domestic double, the fans were, however, not convinced because their club missed out the European Glory. This outrage from the fans was enough to wake up Valverde and make him prioritize the UEFA champions league. Bearing this in mind, Lionel Messi also promised the fans he would bring the European crown back to Barcelona after three years now.

There are some specific reasons why Barcelona will have a successful season this time and take away another treble. This would be FC Barcelona's 3rd treble now after winning its first in 2009/10 and the second in the 2014/15 campaign. Barcelona has already looked deadly so far this season by managing to score 12 goals in only three matches. That is roughly about 275 minutes added with injury time.

1. Real Madrid's lackluster

The real contenders to Barcelona's title are the Los Blancos without a doubt. However, they seem to lag despite scoring ten goals in 3 games and winning all of them. The reason for lag here is, they do not feel comfortable winning each game. Some spots need to brush off but this is due to Julen Lopetegui's first season and no proper backup to each player apart from the masterclass performers Marco Asensio and Isco.

Lopetegui needed more of backups to his team, but he ended up signing players who would play more for the B team or warm the bench (No offense to the class players:- Vinicius or Mariano Diaz). Mariano, however, is a particular case but with Benzema coming in form, there would be no space for the young Madridista in the squad.

Without the proper reinforcements, Real Madrid will have an inexperienced team for some competitions, and it might be a shocker for the side of this class face an early exit due to players with less experience trying to keep hold of the game in case they are trailing.

2) FC Barcelona's Summer Sizzler

FC Barcelona had one of the most exceptional transfer windows in recent times. Barcelona spent wisely this time and made sure there is a backup to every position.

With Clement Lenglet, Arthur, Arturo Vidal, and Malcom Barcelona are assured to rest at least one player from their respective position to play them fit the next match. This depth almost ensures the team to get trophies.

Ernesto Valverde alongside Bartomeu did a great job, and this provides the Cules that they would see a rotated squad in all competitions including the UEFA Champions League. Thus, One step closer to the third treble achievement. Also, this year Philippe Coutinho will be used as a significant element, and everyone knows what role his factor plays. Oh, have I mentioned about Ousmane Dembele adapting in the squad? I don't think it is even necessary to tell.

3) Atletico Madrid's weak approach

Club Atletico de Madrid v Rayo Vallecano de Madrid - La Liga

Diego Simeone signed some excellent players this transfer window for Atletico Madrid making it a good transfer window for Los Indios. Everyone will expect Atletico Madrid to perform every match and that they might as well win the La Liga this year.

But Simeone's squad has a component of giving shocks or surprises. Might as well be termed as trick or treat for them. They defeat big sides being the underdogs for the 90 minutes they play as they shock the opposition meanwhile end up usually losing to smaller teams and thus one could conclude Atletico have a weak approach to lower sides, and they will concede in a few and lose points often with such mistakes.

Things might change as Simeone is unpredictable as well. One can already see how they are losing points in quick succession. Atletico Madrid lost to Celta Vigo last Gameweek, drew to Valencia, and this game week they drew to Eibar, They have managed to win only one game so far which was against Vallecano. Out of the projected 12 points, they only managed to bag five.

4) Bayern Munich Unfaithful Players

Unfaithful doesn't mean their wrong, just that they haven't promised the managers/Fans yet. Bayern Munich over the years has had an excellent solid lineup. However, they miss out on the last stages by facing the likes of Real Madrid or Barcelona. They were out due to the silly mistakes of their own. However, they always make it to the quarterfinals of the UCL at the least. But with the age factor going upstairs, it becomes challenging for the players to remain fit.

Ribery could hardly play 75 minutes, but surprisingly he played more than that vs. Real Madrid last season in the UCL. But now, he just can't and Kingsley Coman being ruled out with an injury as well, it would become more difficult for the Bavarians which will force the manager to use a lineup which would not be regular. Also, the likes of Corentin Tolisso and Rafinha are out of for the next few months and might miss some of the essential games for Bayern due to torn ACL, this will henceforth force the manager to use players from the reserves and make them understand their proper role in a limited time, which is really challenging for Bayern Munich.

5) The Old Lady's New Promise

With Cristiano Ronaldo joining Juventus this season from the summer transfer window, the Italian Juve fans are pumped up. They certainly are expecting a treble as well. With winning the Serie A for the 7th time in a row last season, they will undoubtedly try to take on the 8th one. They could be the only title threat to Ernesto Valverde's Barcelona as only Juventus has the right backup of the team. Paulo Dybala might be benched for a few matches but he is not a type of material which would be benched, the team across Europe would want him certainly if he hands in a request.

With players like Dybala, Douglas Costa right around who have an excellent pace, followed by substitutes such as Juan Cuadrado who has obliterating speed, this should force the fullbacks to stay intact at the back rather than often attack. But again this is UCL, any shocker could take place, as we already witnessed one with Germany who had all the potential on the bench as well but still they were left out in the group stage of the World Cup.

Edited by Victor R. Lopez M.