When Barcelona took to the field against Bayern Munich, they had the oldest squad in terms of average age that they’ve ever used in the competition.
It was a reminder that old Father Time waits for no man and that the brightness of the Blaugranes golden generation will soon lose its sheen.
This summer, and potentially this winter, will be decisive in determining how well Barca can not only work the transfer market to their advantage, but if they can bring down the average age of the squad in so doing.
Josep Maria Bartomeu named his seven ‘untouchables’ last night in an interview with Barca TV, leaving out the likes of Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets, Ivan Rakitic, Arturo Vidal and Luis Suarez.