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Barcelona have began off 2025 in the very best method doable with two wins within the Copa del Rey and two within the Spanish Tremendous Cup.
Now topped the champions of the Supercopa de Espana and having booked a spot within the quarterfinal of the cup, they may look to make amends for his or her collapse within the league in direction of the top of final season.
Whereas the hiccup in La Liga value them closely within the standings, it’s clear that Barcelona proceed to be the very best group in Spain, and by far, the group with probably the most potent assault.
Rivaldo’s ideas
Barcelona legend Rivaldo spoke to the media not too long ago in an interview and gave his ideas on quite a few matters associated to the membership’s efficiency this season.
He started by showering reward on Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, each of whom have loved gorgeous campaigns to date for the Blaugrana.
“Proper now I don’t see anybody forward of Lamine and Raphinha within the race to win the Ballon d’Or,” he started, claiming the duo are the frontrunners for the Ballon d’Or.
“Possibly if we glance exterior of Spain, Salah is a robust candidate for his season and Vinicius will all the time be there. All this can rely so much on Barcelona and the conquest of collective titles, however each are having an amazing season,” he added.
Elaborating on why he picked the Barcelona stars as his favourites for the celebrated particular person award, the Brazilian legend mentioned,
“Yamal is displaying nice confidence in Barcelona and performs with a maturity a lot better than his age.”
“Raphinha can also be a robust candidate for the Ballon d’Or. Particularly for a way he has been enjoying recently, scoring targets, giving assists and displaying nice confidence within the subject,” he added on his compatriot.
“He’s enjoying with creativity and willpower, which makes him an impressive candidate for the award,” he concluded on Raphinha.
Ballon d’Or contenders for 2025?. (Photograph by Alex Caparros/Getty Pictures)
Rivaldo was then quizzed about Ronald Araujo who lastly seems set to remain on the membership after incessant rumours of his departure to Juventus.
“It’s all the time vital to maintain the nice gamers, and Araújo’s permanence can be an amazing profit for Barcelona. The seasons are lengthy, with many video games, so having a robust group is crucial.”
“Accidents and the necessity for relaxation for some gamers make having high quality on the bench key to sustaining competitiveness,” he added.
Amidst his reward for Barcelona, the membership legend took a second to level out that Actual Madrid can by no means be counted out and {that a} resurrection from them should be anticipated.
“Conceding 9 targets in two video games is one thing that the followers don’t forgive, neither the gamers nor the coach. However Actual Madrid continues to be alive within the League, the Champions League and the Cup.”
“In the event that they had been unhealthy in all competitions, it will be completely different, however the group improved after a sluggish begin to the season and can all the time battle for the titles,” he added.
Lastly, Rivaldo gave his verdict on Barcelona’s begin to the season and the way it was very important to maintain up the extent given the low margin for error on the membership.
“For Barcelona, it’s a incredible begin, but when their efficiency falls in La Liga or in different competitions, criticism may even come.”
“Coaching a group of this stage means being ready for moments of excessive stress and fixed criticism,” he concluded.
Supply: SPORT
