After a disappointing 2017,Barca fans are very eager to see their team get their hands on many trophies in 2018,especially the UEFA Champions League,the prestigious title which the Catalan side has only won once in last 6-7 years.Although, Valverde has set his eyes on The Liga and UCL, reports in Catalan Newspapers have stated that Valverde is ready to sacrifice,or better put, risk losing Copa Del Rey trophy next year to increase his team’s chances of winning the two major titles.
News Outlets such as Marca,MD and AS have reported that Valverde is planning to rest the superstar Duo,Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi, in ROf16 agaist Celta Vigo at Balaidos,where FC Barcelona have failed to win in their last two visits,conceding 8 goals in the process.Many people consider this a positive sign because not many managers ,including the likes of Tito,Tata Martino and Luis Enrique,have been successful in convincing Leo to rest.On the other hand, This means that the inexperienced Barca B players such as Jose Arnaiz and Carlos Alenya will get their deserved minutes,IN THE HAUNTED STADIUM!
Balaidos is surely a haunted place for the Blaugranas.One of their most important player,Iago Aspas, manages to convert into peak Pele/Maradona against Barca and always manages to get on the scoresheet,providing assists and key passes as well. They’ve ripped apart Barcelona in their last two home games and have also managed to steal 2 points from the Camp nou this season,the only team who has achieved this feat,thus far.
Ernesto Valverde has made one thing absolutely crystal clear.His main goal for the 2017-18 is to win the Liga and The UCL,with Copa del Rey being a bonus trophy if we manage to win it.
Many might consider Cules as ‘being salty’ for asking their beloved team to fight for all the 3 titles(TREBLE).Barca fans have seen their bitter rivals win 3 champions trophy in the last 4 years while their Best team in history(2008-12) could only mange to win 2 UCLs in the same time period.As the Catalan side have been running riot this season,sort of,as they’ve remained unbeaten in all competitions this season and are yet to hit their peak, Cules desire their club to win the treble to compensate for their rivals’ astonishing achievements.
Long story Short,Barcelona have won the previous Three Copa Trophies and are also the most successful team in the competition’s history. Valverde’s decision to sacrifice the Copa Trophy to make sure his side remains fit for the latter stages of the season may prove to be a perfect one,considering how weak our squad depth is. Barcelona’s main aim should,and is, to win the La Liga and The Champions League, and Valverde has let every single Cule know that he’s least bothered by the Copa Del Rey, a firm step indeed!
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