5 Factors aiding Barcelona's treble push this season

#4 Balanced midfield

The departure of Xavi Hernandez hurt Barca for a couple of years while Andres Iniesta's heartfelt farewell last season also posed huge threats to the future of the club's midfield.

However, the Blaugrana have been able to deal with these departures efficiently - thanks in no small part to the rise of Brazilian prodigy Arthur Melo - as well as the rejuvenation of midfield pair, Sergio Busquets and Ivan Rakitic.

Utilizing these three players, Barca have been able to dominate games with ease this season, with their combination of decent passes reminding us of the old days under Pep Guardiola.

Moreover, Arturo Vidal has also added a new dimension to the Catalans in the center of the park, with his physicality and aggressiveness helping the club immensely, especially in the Champions League where Barca's priority lies as they move on with their treble ambitions.

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Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.

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