Year: 2018

BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 18: Head coach Ernesto Valverde of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Camp Nou on August 18, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Ernesto Valverde places importance on Barcelona youth players

Barcelona: Could Rodrigo Moreno succeed Luis Suárez?

Barcelona identify three potential replacements for Luis Suarez

Barcelona: Selling Ivan Rakitic would be a mistake

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 12: Adrien Rabiot of Paris St. Germain controls the ball during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and SM Caen at Parc des Princes on August 12, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Transfer race heats up for PSG star Adrien Rabiot

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Paco Alcacer of Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Athletic Club at Camp Nou on March 18, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Paco Alcácer set to leave Barcelona on one-year loan

Munir during the presentation of the team 2018-19 before the match between FC Barcelona and C.A. Boca Juniors, corresponding to the Joan Gamper trophy, played at the Camp Nou, on 15th August, 2018, in Barcelona, Spain. -- (Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona need to make decision on back-up striker

Jasper Cillessen during the match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves, corresponding to the week 1 of que spanish league, played at the Camp Nou, on 18th August, 2018, in Barcelona, Spain. -- (Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona: Jasper Cillessen has offer from Manchester City

Leo Messi during the spanish league La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain on August 18, 2018 (Photo by Miquel Llop/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona: Lionel Messi fails to make three-man UEFA Player of the Year shortlist

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 31: FC Barcelona midfielder Rafael Alcantara "Rafinha" (12) sets up for a shot during the International Champions Cup between FC Barcelona and AS Roma on July 31, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Barcelona: Rafinha may be loaned out yet again despite good form

Leo Messi during the spanish league La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain on August 18, 2018 (Photo by Miquel Llop/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona: Lionel Messi really means business this season

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona during the Trofeu Joan Gamper match between FC Barcelona and Boca Juniors at the Camp Nou stadium on August 15, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)

Lionel Messi gives stunning speech in Barcelona’s Joan Gamper final

Sevilla's Spanish midfielder Jesus Navas (L) vies with Barcelona's French forward Ousmane Dembele during the Spanish Super Cup final between Sevilla and FC Barcelona at Ibn Batouta stadium in the Moroccan city of Tangiers on August 12, 2018. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP) (Photo credit should read FADEL SENNA/AFP/Getty Images)

Barcelona host Alavés in La Liga matchday 1

6th August 2018,Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain; FC Barcelona press conference to unveil new signing Arturo Vidal; Eric Abidal of FC Barcelona during the press conference (photo by Eric Alonso/Action Plus via Getty Images)

Barcelona conclude successful summer with Marlon sale

SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 04: Marlon Santos of FC Barcelona during the International Champions Cup 2018 match between AC Milan and FC Barcelona at Levi's Stadium on August 4, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Official: Marlon Santos leaves Barcelona for Sassuolo

FC Barcelona's Sergio Palencia (L) fights for the ball with AS Roma's Diego Perotti during the International Champions Cup (ICC) friendly football match between AS Roma and FC Barcelona on July 31, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper NEILL / AFP) (Photo credit should read COOPER NEILL/AFP/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Sergi Palencia joins Bordeaux on one-year loan

Barcelona's Malcom during the Joan Gamper trophy match between FC Barcelona and Boca Juniors at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain on August 15, 2018 (Photo by Miquel Llop/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona: Malcom and Ousmane Dembele show healthy signs of competition

Ernesto Valverde from Spain during the FC Barcelona training session before the Spanish Supercopa game against Sevilla FC in Tanger. At Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, Barcelona on 11 of August of 2018. (Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona are really going for the treble this season

SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 04: Marlon Santos of FC Barcelona during the International Champions Cup 2018 match between AC Milan and FC Barcelona at Levi's Stadium on August 4, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Schalke interested in signing Marlon Santos

Barcelona's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez (R) reacts after missing a goal during the Spanish Super Cup final between Sevilla and FC Barcelona at Ibn Batouta stadium in the Moroccan city of Tangiers on August 12, 2018. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP) (Photo credit should read FADEL SENNA/AFP/Getty Images)

Luis Suarez’s Super Cup display highlights Barcelona issue

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 20: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona in action during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou on May 20, 2018 in Barcelona, . (Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Sevilla in the Spanish Super Cup final

20th May 2018, Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain; La Liga football, Barcelona versus Real Sociedad; Andres Iniesta gives Messi the captain armband as he is substituted to rapturous applause (Photo by Pedro Salado/Action Plus via Getty Images)

Barcelona: Announcement of new captains is a publicity stunt

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 09: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona reacts during the La Liga 2017-18 match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Camp Nou on May 09 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images)

Is Ousmane Dembélé really on his way out of Barcelona?

Gerard Pique from Spain of FC Barcelona during the FC Barcelona press conference before the Spanish Supercopa game against Sevilla FC in Tanger. At Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, Barcelona on 11 of August of 2018. (Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Gerard Pique confirms decision to retire from international football

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MARCH 31: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santander match between Sevilla v FC Barcelona at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on March 31, 2018 in Sevilla Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Barcelona vs Sevilla: Spanish Super Cup preview

BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 09: Yerry Mina poses as a new Everton FC player on August 9, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Everton FC/Everton FC via Getty Images)

Barcelona: Yerry Mina has €60 million buyback clause in his contract

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 20: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona in action during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou on May 20, 2018 in Barcelona, . (Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images)

Barcelona wary of PSG interest in Ousmane Dembele

The coach of FC Barcelona Ernesto Valverde during the FC Barcelona press conference before the Spanish Supercopa game against Sevilla FC in Tanger. At Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, Barcelona on 11 of August of 2018. (Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona vs Sevilla : Expected Starting XI for Supercopa clash