But a similar course next season could be more difficult to carry out following recent developments concerning the well -documented financial difficulties of the club.
It is not a secret for anyone: Barcelona encounters financial difficulties and, so far, his efforts to improve the situation has not been sufficient. The club just managed to recruit Dani Olmo and Pau Victor for the second half of last season due to registration problems linked to its financial difficulties, and it is about to be also assigned to the Champions League.
Barcelona breaks the financial rules of UEFA for the second time
As Times (via Marca) reports, Barcelona has broken the rules of UEFA financial fair play for the second consecutive year. The club was ordered to pay € 500,000 for its first offense in 2024, but this new offense will lead to a more severe sanction, likely to have more important sporting consequences.
Hansi Flick may have to call on fewer players for the Champions League next season.
UEFA should publish information about it in the coming weeks. However, according to the report, Chelsea and Aston Villa, Clubs de Premier League, also break the FFP regulations for the leading European football body. However, with regard to a first offense for the two clubs, their sanction will not be as severe as that of Barcelona.
If the sanction that could be imposed in Barcelona is not yet known, it would seem that the club has a reduced workforce for the Champions League next season. Hansi Flick could not count on 25 players, but on a lower number. Another possibility would be a deduction of points, which could lead to the start of the negative championship for the Catalans.
