Young Guns can come of age
This is a side that has made great strides over the 12 months since they were eviscerated at the Nou Camp by Lionel Messi, but the final step, the one that all successful sides have to take, eludes them still.
In short, they have to prove that their philosophy, which mirrors Barcelona’s when it comes to beautiful football based on bringing through the world’s best youngsters, can finally deliver what the Catalans now take for granted — a full trophy cabinet.