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The objective of FC Barcelona every season is to win every competition they participate in. That is how it has been in the past, that is how it is right now, and it is highly likely to remain like that for a very long time.
The Catalan giants are the only side in Europe who have won the treble on 2 different occasions, notably claiming it for the first time under Pep Guardiola during the 2008-09 season, before repeating the feat in the 2014-15 campaign with Luis Enrique in charge, and they are also aiming to do the same this season under Ernesto Valverde, after going close under the manager last season.
La Blaugrana are on track to sweep three trophies this term, having entered the campaign in explosive form, and firing on all cylinders across all competitions. Ernesto Valverde's men are currently sitting on top the LaLiga table with 17 matches gone, and they have also progressed to the next round in both the UEFA Champions League and the Copa Del Rey tournaments to keep their treble hopes flying.
Therefore, lets quickly take a look at 5 superstars who are keeping their chances of winning the three trophies intact this season.
#5 Ter Stegen
While it is true that Barcelona's attackers and midfielders often receive a massive share of the plaudits, it would be a huge mistake not to acknowledge the incredible performances of German goalkeeper, Mark Andre Ter Stegen, who has been a huge revelation between the sticks since the beginning of the campaign.
The former Borussia Monchengladbach guardian is undoubtedly one of the few Barcelona superstars who are currently inspiring the club's ambition to win the treble this season - courtesy of his impressive efforts in goal so far.
Even though he has not kept many clean sheets this term, amidst Barcelona's defensive struggles, La Blaugrana would have found themselves out of the top 4 in LaLiga if not for the incredible saves the German international has pulled off this season, not to mention his exceptional displays in the UEFA Champions League.
#4 Jordi Alba
There is no denying the fact that many Barcelona superstars are playing at an incredible level this season, but Jordi Alba deserves a lot of praise for the part he has played in keeping La Blaugrana on the right path.
The diminutive full-back has been quite unstoppable on the left flank, tormenting opposition defenses with his sheer pace and intelligent movement, as well as linking up with the likes of Lionel Messi, Philippe Coutinho, and Luis Suarez in the offensive third of the pitch to create magic.
Alba has also been a great creator for Barcelona this season, recording an amazing 9 assists to his name for the Catalan giants across all competitions, and he has also impressed with his defensive duties, helping to provide rigidity at the back, using his explosive pace to neutralise incoming counter-attacks.
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#3 Luis Suarez
It took a little time before Uruguayan sharp shooter, Luis Suarez, returned to his goal scoring form this season, and the striker has not stopped causing all sorts of problems for opposition defenses ever since then.
Suarez was the saviour at the Nou Camp during Lionel Messi's injury layoff, putting in a couple of extraordinary displays, and firing La Blaugrana to important victories in the absence of the Argentine, evidently inspiring Ernesto Valverde's men to a 5-1 humiliation of arch-rivals Real Madrid during their recent El Clasico fixture - a match in which he bagged a fantastic hat-trick.
With the Uruguayan in top form, Barcelona have an explosive weapon to fire them in front of goal, and there is no doubt his efforts have also played a huge role in keeping the Catalan giants on the right path as they continue to push for the treble this season.
#2 Ousmane Dembele
After struggling with injuries during his debut campaign last season, former Borussia Dortmund attacker, Ousmane Dembele, has finally started fulfilling his potentials in the Catalan capital.
While Dembele has been a failure when it comes to his lifestyle and professionalism in the Catalan capital so far, the Frenchman has been a huge success for Barcelona on the pitch this term, and it is really fair to say the Catalans wouldn't be as high up the table if not for the magical interventions of the 21-year-old.
Dembele seems to find answers when even Lionel Messi struggles to, just as we saw in a couple of games against the likes of Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad, and Real Valladolid - to mention just a few, and it is true that the former Borussia Dortmund winger is right behind the Argentine when it comes to players who have won Barcelona more points with their goals this season.
#1 Lionel Messi
Even though Barcelona currently have a lot of incredible superstars who are firing on all cylinders right now, there is no way we can omit the fact that their hopes of winning a historic treble this season relies heavily on their captain, Lionel Messi.
The Argentine was the one who inspired the Catalan giants to claim all three trophies in both the 2008-09 season and the 2014-15 campaign, and he has been the one leading the charge as Ernesto Valverde's men look forward to another historic year at the Catalan capital this term.
Messi has been in sensational form since the beginning of the campaign, bagging an incredible 15 goals and 11 assists for La Blaugrana in 15 LaLiga appearances, as well as finding the back of the net a whopping 6 times in 4 appearances in the UEFA Champions League.
It is actually these efforts which have kept the Spanish champions on the right path to claim the treble this season.
