December is fast approaching and the winter break can’t come soon enough for a Barcelona side that have been treading water in some games this season.
It’s not an exaggeration to say that 2019/20 has been as far from vintage Barca as we’ve seen for some years.
Even so, Ernesto Valverde’s side still have a great chance to qualify for the next stage of the Champions League, and are top of La Liga with a chance to put daylight between themselves and their nearest pursuers if the stars align.
Between now and Christmas, the Blaugranes face eight games.