What if: Neymar had joined Real Madrid

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 11: Lionel Messi of Argentina and FC Barcelona speaks to the audience after receiving the Ballon d'or from acting FIFA President Issa Hayatou during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2015 at the Kongresshaus on January 11, 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) — Number 5 for the Magician from Rosario

#4 No Treble in 2014-15 for Enrique and Barcelona

BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 30: FC Barcelona players pose with La Liga, UEFA Champions League, Copa del Rey, UEFA Supercup and FIFA Club World Cup trophies prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie at Camp Nou on December 30, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) — Enrique’s Barcelona won five trophies in 2015, one short of Pep’s tally of 6 in 2009

When Tata Martino was sacked by Barcelona, Luis Enrique had a formidable task ahead of him to coach a Barcelona team that was in a transition period. Ivan Rakitic and Luis Suarez were two of his high-profile transfer in his first season. After a mediocre start to the season Enrique let Neymar, Suarez and Messi choose their positions on the field and since then it was all smiles for the Barcelona Manager.

After the winter break, the trio almost looked unstoppable and it was Neymar who stepped up in the Champions League. The Brazillian scored in the Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Finals of the Champions league ending up as joint second highest goalscorer in the tournament.

It is certain that without Neymar the trio would not be able to amass 122 goals between them in their first season together and hence win a treble.

Edited by Staff Editor