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The 2018/2019 campaign has begun in all the major leagues across Europe, with every club looking forward to meeting up with their objectives for the new season. Just like other outfits, Catalan giants, FC Barcelona are also aiming to achieve huge success during the term.
La Blaugrana won both the La Liga title and the Copa Del Rey trophy last term, with the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta, Ivan Rakitic and Jordi Alba running riot and delivering a brilliant domestic double at the Nou Camp.
Having reinforced their squad by signing a number of incredible superstars including the likes of Malcolm, Clement Lenglet, Arthur Melo and Arturo Vidal from the transfer window this summer, the Catalans have come back even stronger and they will be fighting for everything this season.
Therefore, we take a look at 5 incredible superstars that will shine in the Catalan capital during the campaign:
#5 Arthur Melo
It cost FC Barcelona up to €40 million to sign Brazilian starlet Arthur Melo from Gremio this summer, and the South American has started adapting to life rapidly in the Catalan Capital, producing a couple of promising performances for the Catalan giants in recent weeks.
The midfielder shares the Barcelona DNA and he has been encouraged to emulate two of the greatest midfielders to grace the Nou Camp - Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta.
Arthur is a decent midfielder with a lot of technical skills, highly effective at building up plays, keeping possession, penetrating opposition defenses and creating chances for his teammates to score. With his incredible talent and amazing work rate, the playmaker will definitely make a mark at Camp Nou this season.
#4 Jordi Alba
Spanish International, Jordi Alba was one of the most influential superstars at Barcelona last term - helping to cover the void that Neymar left behind in the team with his bursting runs and incredible linkup down the left flank.
Once again, the Catalans will be counting on him to continue his incredible influence at the Nou Camp this season. With La Blaugrana aiming to fight for everything during the campaign, there is no doubt the 29-year-old will play a huge role in their progress.
Linking up with Argentine maestro Lionel Messi, the Spaniard will help in breaking down opposition defenses, using his sheer pace, incredible positioning and amazing creativity as well as contributing heavily to the defense by stopping counter attacks and providing rigidity at the back.
#3 Ousmane Dembele
Following a turbulent debut campaign with Barcelona last term in which French starlet, Ousmane Dembele failed to meet expectations at the Nou Camp amidst injury crisis, the attacker has finally come back stronger and he is looking set to unleash himself in the Catalan capital this season.
Having put his injury problems behind him, it is definitely time for Dembele to shine at Barcelona. The attacker has shown us glimpses of what he is capable of doing with his brilliant winners against both Sevilla and Real Valladolid recently.
A highly talented youngster with fantastic skills, the former Borussia Dortmund winger will terrify opposition defenses this season, using his explosive pace, amazing dribbling skills, immense creativity and incredible goalscoring knack.
#2 Philippe Coutinho
Former Liverpool playmaker, Philippe Coutinho joined Barcelona during the winter transfer window and quickly established himself at the Nou Camp, bagging a fantastic 10 goals and 6 assists in 22 appearances - and he still has a lot more to offer this season.
Philippe Coutinho is a specialist at orchestrating team play, keeping possession, distributing key passes and creating clear-cut chances almost from nothing. A great goalscorer too, his ability to send the ball into the back of the net from the edge of the box is quite unparalleled.
The Brazilian has already started the campaign on a brilliant note, scoring a spectacular goal as Barcelona defeated Deportivo Alaves 3-0 in their opening La Liga fixture recently. Without doubts, the midfielder will definitely shine in the Catalan capital this season.
#1 Lionel Messi
Once again, Barcelona's hopes of achieving success during the campaign will rely on their talismanic forward, Lionel Messi. In fact, there is no doubt the attacker will be their brightest player this season.
Following a rather catastrophic FIFA World Cup campaign with his nation in Russia, the Argentine has come back to do what he does best and he is proving that the blue and red stripes of Barcelona remain his most comfortable jersey.
Messi has been in a sensational form ever since the campaign began, opening his account for the season with a brilliant brace against Deportivo Alaves during Barcelona's opening La Liga fixture. Having helped the Catalans to claim the Supercoppa de Espana recently, there is no doubt the Argentine will continue shining throughout the campaign.
