Barcelona survived a fear of sealing their automatic place in the UEFA Champions League in the midweek last 16.
The side of Hansi Flick missed Liverpool in the race for first place in the competition phase while they pulled 2-2 with Atalanta.
Avoiding a play -off is a boost for film, because it makes more focus on the La Liga title race possible, with Rivals Real Madrid compared to two extra games on the schedule.
The Superstar attack by Barcelona has so far drawn into the competition, with 28 scored, six more than their nearest Rivals Borussia Dortmund.
However, while the dust settles in the first phase of the tournament, one of their uncomfortable heroes has emerged as an important star, with Marc Casado a Stat king so far this season.
The graduated La Masia was quickly followed this season in the first team after Flack was very impressed by him during the preseason.
His energy and tenacity in a defensive role in midfield is the perfect platform for the attacking stars of Barcelona with Pedri and Gavi the perfect link men for him.
Based on the eight Champions League matches that have been played so far, Casado started seven and completed 90 minutes in the first six.
He was equipped against Atalanta from the start, effectively packed with progress, but his numbers are still fantastic.
This season, Casado has won the most duels as a midfielder in Champions League and is third on the List All positions and wins 51 out of 76.
He is the second only for Jude Bellingham for Tackles, 15 to 10, and he is also in the top 10 for midfielders with quick recovery after a loss of ball and turnover.
The 21-year-old may not get the compliments that some of his teammates do, but his interest in Flick cannot be underestimated, and he will be crucial for their hope for another trophy in 2025.
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