A new era begins as Barcelona returns to the historic Camp Nou
In short: After two full seasons of stadium renovations and expansions, FC Barcelona enters the 2026–27 campaign with a squad unlike any seen in decades. The club faces a massive transition, lacking any players from their 2015 Champions League victory for the first time since the late nineties.
The 2026–27 season marks the club's 128th year of existence and their 96th straight year in the top flight. It is a period of profound structural and personnel change. Following a two-season hiatus for stadium upgrades, the club is finally back at the renovated Camp Nou. However, the roster has been stripped of its veteran identity. For the first time since the 1997–98 season, the squad contains no players who have won a Champions League title with the club. This follows the departures of key figures like Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, alongside the loan of Marc-André ter Stegen to Ajax.
To rebuild, manager Hansi Flick has overseen a high-stakes transfer period. The club secured significant investments, including an €80 million deal for Newcastle's Anthony Gordon and a €76.5 million move for Ballon d'Or winner Rodri from Manchester City. Other notable arrivals include Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund and the return of João Cancelo on a free transfer. While the club also saw the exit of Ronald Araújo on loan to Liverpool, the new-look side has demonstrated immediate dominance.
The start of the campaign has been statistically unprecedented. By mid-September, the team secured a seven-match winning streak, establishing a new club benchmark for the most successful opening to a season. This momentum was fueled by prolific performances from Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and new signing Gabriel Jesus. Despite the heavy roster turnover and the loss of established stars, the club's aggressive recruitment strategy appears to have yielded a formidable, record-breaking force in both domestic and European competition.
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