This is the most atypical season in history. The European national leagues had never stopped for a month and a half in the middle of the season. A parenthesis forced by the change of dates of a false World Cup since he won the nomination saying it would be held in June and then they had to correct it.
Mr. Money is a powerful gentleman. FIFA sold itself to petrodollars in the same way the Spanish FA sold the Super Cup to Saudi Arabia. Money imposes its law above ethics and values. The shameful World Cup will be played in a country where football has no tradition, as evidenced by the fact that the stadiums built in the desert are new. More than creating supporters, Qatar organizes the championship to clean up the image of a country that has nothing democratic given that bans go beyond freedom.
For the work and grace of this premature World Cup, Barça will enjoy a long period of peace and quiet. Something unusual at Camp Nou. Ninety days without controversy or referee thefts, a parenthesis that should serve to give Espai Barça a boost as a priority project. All of this comes with encouragement that the team enters fall break as an outstanding leader looking to the future with hope. Laporta will sleep peacefully while Xavi will happily eat the nougat. The Champions League blow was overcome with courage and pride, confirming the idea that we are dealing with a team under construction that is progressing adequately.
From what happened in the three months we were in the season, it is worth highlighting one significant fact. Barça once again fills the Camp Nou as has not been seen for many years with the added merit of being the European leader in terms of attendance. 83,383 on average, surpassing last season’s 30,000 when only 53,982 attended. The data deserves a reflection in the form of praise. Laporta’s board of directors has been able to get the Catalans excited again with a team where the young talents of the youth sector merge with the experience of stars like Lewandowski. The connection between the grandstand and the pitch is back, a determining factor for obtaining good results. They are communicating vessels that need and complement each other.
The spectacular average attendance at this season’s Spotify Camp Nou is synonymous with hope. It far surpasses the Bernabeu, beats the Munich Arena by far, doubles the Parque de los Principes where PSG play and is ahead of the Premier League stadiums. This is the strength of being more than a club. Barça are still not among the best on the continent, but their supporters are the best, adding a young crowd the likes of which have not been seen in a while.
