With expensive signings, no midfield plan and a cold relationship between players and club chiefs, the Blaugrana have started to resemble their rivals
The roles have reversed. Not so long ago it was Real Madrid who were known for their policy of signing superstars and their turmoil in the boardroom, while Barcelona bolstered their strength in depth by plucking players from their youth system. These days, however, it is the other way around.
In the summer transfer window, Barca outspent Real in the market as Luis Enrique brought in Paco Alcacer for €30 million and sent Munir El Haddadi on loan in the other direction.