2008–09 FC Barcelona season explained

Season:2008–09
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Chrtitle:President
League Result:1st
Cup1 Result:Winners
Cup3 Result:Winners
League Topscorer:
Samuel Eto'o (30)
Season Topscorer:
Lionel Messi (38)
Average Home League Attendance:75,000
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Caption:FC Barcelona players celebrating their historic treble-winning campaign, 2009

In 2008–09, FC Barcelona started a new era with a new manager, former captain and Barcelona B coach Pep Guardiola, who led the team to the first treble in Spanish football history. After selling off high-profiled players such as Deco and Ronaldinho, Barcelona played scintillating football throughout the season, winning the Copa del Rey, La Liga, and the UEFA Champions League. This team is widely regarded as one of the greatest teams in football history.

Pre-season and friendlies

Source : FC Barcelona

Players

Players in and out

In

Total spending: €88M

Out

Total income: €49.5M