"Barcelona have endured another dramatic season under Hansi Flick but look in good shape heading into the New Year. The Catalans have had to cope without a host of key players in the first half of the season but their injury problems are easing which has helped Flick's men improve their form. Let's have a look at the highs and lows of the season so far:"
"Barcelona put on a show in their first home game of the season in La Liga as Valencia were hit for six in a sensational showing. Fermin Lopez, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski all bagged braces, while there was a first assist in Barcelona colors for Marcus Rashford. We were also treated to the sight of Pedri wearing the captain's armband and the skipper saying all the right things afterwards:"
"Barcelona took on an in-form Atletico Madrid at the start of December and came from behind to take all three points and open up a four-point lead at the top of the table. Alex Baena's early goal was swiftly cancelled out by Raphinha, while Dani Olmo fired Barcelona ahead and promptly departed with a dislocated shoulder. Ferran Torres then wrapped things up in stoppage time as Barcelona sealed a really important win that had Flick purring afterwards."
Barcelona have recovered form as injury problems ease, improving results and squad availability heading into the New Year. The team produced dominant attacking displays, including a 6-0 rout of Valencia with braces from Fermin Lopez, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski and a 5-3 win over Real Betis featuring Ferran Torres's hat-trick. Pedri wore the captain's armband and Marcus Rashford recorded his first assist for the club. Alex Baena opened the scoring against Atletico before Raphinha and Dani Olmo (who later suffered a dislocated shoulder) turned the game, and Ferran Torres sealed a stoppage-time victory. Coach praise followed after several convincing performances.
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