The Catalans continue to push for European success
#1 The rise of Premier League clubs in Europe
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The resurgence of English clubs is a threat to everyone in Europe - including Barca
One of the reasons why the Champions League stands out among club tournaments is the level of competition that it guarantees every year. In line with that, Barcelona could be denied European glory once again as a result of the increasing intensity put forth by rival clubs - especially those from the English Premier League.
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Spanish outfits dominated the UCL between 2014 and 2018. Last season, EPL clubs took over. For the first time in history, four sides from the same domestic division made it into the finals of both European tournaments - Liverpool and Tottenham went head-to-head in the Champions League, while Chelsea and Arsenal battled it out in the Europa.
EPL sides aren't slowing down. They are growing in strength every day. As a matter of fact, the rise of English clubs sends a threatening message to their counterparts in Europe - Barcelona included. The likes of Juventus, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint Germain are also going all-out for the continental crown this season after spending big in the summer, and Barca's European future looks bleak.
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.