A year ago, on March 18, 2023, Barcelona knocked Real Madrid out of the running in the title race with a last-gasp Franck Kessie goal at the Camp Nou.
Xavi was the hero of the night, taking Barcelona to a domestic title in his first full season in charge as manager.
Since then, joy on the field has been hard to come by.
It was an ominous summer transfer window with more exits than arrivals that left the team on uncertain footing for the campaign ahead.
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