After a poor El Clásico performance and a devastating loss to Celta Vigo yesterday, FC Barcelona fans must be wondering if the club will be able to find a quick victory against Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday. This is a must win for Barcelona if they hope to stay within close range of their arch rivals, as Real Madrid has taken over first place in La Liga. If the Catalans do not find their winning ways soon, fans from across the globe may begin to lose faith in a team that seems to have a plethora of promise. With arguably the best attack in the world and a FC Barcelona legend in Luis Enrique managing the squad, one would expect nothing less than a perfect season. Yet, both on and off-field situations are beginning to take a toll on a team that is struggling to find chemistry.
With stadium renovations looming, the club’s revenues may decline if Leo Messi and Co. cannot bring home another title within two years. The first phase of construction is set for 2017 and by 2020, the new and improved Camp Nou will have a seating capacity of over one hundred and five thousand. While this may bring long-term value to the club, the next few seasons may forever remain in the shadows of the clubs record breaking success of the previous decade. With tensions rising in Catalonia, this is a very important time for Barcelona to establish their dominance. Will Suarez finally find a groove within the offense? Can Messi find the back of the net and be the new all-time leader in La Liga goals? How will FCB respond in this transitional period?
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http://www.fcbarcelona.com/club/detail/article/more-details-about-the-new-camp-nou
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