If Barcelona has had any luck in recent years, it’s been in discovering young talent in the midfield, and giving them the opportunity to take on big roles.
First it was Pedri, who Barcelona already depends on to a fault. Being overused in his rookie campaign caused him to struggle with injuries in his second. But not without putting his mark on the season by leading the team up the table and safely into the top four in just a few months of action.
Then it was Gavi, who injected much-needed toughness into the team, and showed his versatility and ability to make an impact in a variety of positions.