The Nerazzurri’s official website reads, “Futbol Club Barcelona is a Spanish multi-sport club founded in Barcelona in 1899. In addition to militating in the top Spanish soccer league (LaLiga) since the first edition, the Catalan team worldwide represents the fourth team – the second in Europe – in terms of the number of titles won. To name the most important ones, the Blaugrana have won 27 Spanish championships, 31 King’s Cups, 2 La Liga Cups, 15 Spanish Super Cups, 5 Champions Cups, 4 Cup Winners’ Cups, 3 Fairs Cups, 5 UEFA Super Cups, and 3 FIFA World Cups.
As of this season, Barcelona is coached by German Hans-Dieter Flick, a former midfielder for teams such as Cologne and Bayern Munich, and former coach of Bayern Munich among others. From 2021 to 2023 Flick also served as technical commissioner for the German national team.
In the last league round, the Catalan team achieved a home success against Valencia (7-1). In the Champions League, winning 4-5 against Benfica, coach Flick’s team secured a place among the top 8 teams in this League Phase and the resulting direct qualification to the round of 16. Currently, the Spaniards occupy the 2nd position in the overall standings with 18 points.”
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