Here we are, rushing headlong into 2022 after another annus horribilis. A year where anything that could go wrong, generally did.
A 12-month period where it became clear just what an awful mess Josep Maria Bartomeu had left the club in.
And yet, Barca still survive.
Not just survive either because things are actually looking up for the Blaugranes as the New Year comes into view.
The big news of course is the signing of exciting 21-year-old Spanish international, Ferran Torres.
Xavi has hung his hat on that particular signing and therefore the pressure is as much on him as it is on Torres, though I expect both to deliver handsomely.