5 big European teams and the positions they need to improve next season

#1 FC Barcelona (Speedy wingers)

Like CR7, Messi has carried his team this season

It is striking to note that for all of the differences in styles and attitude between the pair over the years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have continued to be central to their respective teams. It is not an exaggeration to say that without the genius magician, Barcelona would have had a worse season than the moanings of entitled Culés say they have.

He has been run into the ground with the bulk of creative and scoring duties resting on his shoulders as the rest of the supporting crew (Luis Suarez, Paco Alcacer, Ousmane Dembele, Andres Iniesta and co disappointing to various degrees). Messi will need more support next season if the team wants him fresh for the crucial parts of the season.

One thing that has been noticeably absent from Barca's play under manager Ernesto Valverde this season has been pace from the wings as more often than not, the play has been forced through the middle as there have been no outlets for spreading opponents especially when the fullbacks (Sergi Roberto, Nelson Semedo, Jordi Alba and Lucas Digne) have been unable to push up from defence as much as they would like.

The rumours about Antoine Griezmann going to the Camp Nou have refused to go away and his arrival or that of a winger like Anthony Martial would be of great value to the team.