FC Barcelona, under coach Xavi Hernandez, orchestrated a comeback to secure a 2-1 triumph against Las Palmas in La Liga on Thursday night.
In the opening La Liga clash of 2024, defender Mika Marmol has emerged as a linchpin for Las Palmas, the formidable first opponent for Barcelona this year.
Barcelona have accelerated the arrival of 18-year-old Brazilian sensation Vitor Roque by six months.
In a twist of fate for Barcelona, midfield dynamo Pedri Gonzalez may miss out on this season's Supercopa after playing a pivotal role in their triumph last year.
Barcelona FC are strategically shaping their new squad, and the central defensive position is under the spotlight.
In an encounter at the Olympic Stadium, Barcelona secured a 3-2 victory against La Liga's bottom side, Almeria, breaking a three-game winless streak.