Barcelona is ready for more titles in 2025 after winning the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
La Blaugrana overpowered El Clasico rivals Real Madrid with a 5-2 win in Jeddah, a result that could impact the La Liga title race.
The pair are locked in the tightest title fight in years, with Atletico Madrid regaining top spot this weekend.
However, the sheer power of the performance and scoring five goals against their bitterest foes could push them to do more in Hansi Flick's debut season.
French star Jules Kounde provided a perfect assist for Raphinha's first goal of the night – and Barcelona's third – and the defender believes it could be the start of a special run-in.
“We had not yet won a title this season. Now we have an El Clasico against Real Madrid! We were calm and patient and knew that by applying the game plan we would win,” said Diario AS.
“I am very happy and proud of the team. We had the advantage in goals and after the expulsion we took up the challenge and did not miss it.
“It gives us a boost of confidence. We now have a title that we wanted.”
Barcelona will play in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey in midweek and are on the verge of securing a place in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League at the end of January.
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