fergus90
Senior Member
Said it back in May but none of their signings improved them instantly. Hopefully they keep blaming referees though as it keeps them from recognising that half their squad is nowhere near as good as a lot of people think.Personally think they are more signings for the future than instant impact. Trent is an instant upgrade on Vazquez though if he can settle.
Carreras has had one full season at Benfica, year prior he played at Granada for a handful of games and was at Preston in the Championship two years ago. Could be a smart signing in the future, don't see him coming in and instantly elevating that defence. Looks promising though.
Huijsen, I like again and looks promising but very young and his rise has been meteoritic, one full season under his belt at Bournemouth. 18 months ago he was at the Juve next gen squad.
The Madrid of 09/10 finished with 96 points, compared to the 78 they mustered this season prior after that Ronaldo, Benzema, Alonso, Albiol summer. Still got knocked out in the r16 of the CL but in 08/09 were utterly dismantled by Liverpool.
Probably took it for granted they'd have a period of dominance in 2022 considering Barca's finances. Pipped by an academy once again.

