Barcelona Aim for Historic Three-Peat as La Liga 2026-27 Season Approaches

Barcelona enter the 2026-27 La Liga season aiming for a third consecutive title, buoyed by recent domestic dominance and Spain's World Cup success last month. With Real Madrid appointing Jose Mourinho as their fourth manager in 12 months, Hansi Flick's youthful squad is looking to extend their advantage. Al Jazeera examines five key questions for Barcelona ahead of the new campaign.

Pau Cubarsi – ready, or not? Following Ronald Araujo's departure to Liverpool, defensive leadership falls to 19-year-old Pau Cubarsi. Known for his anticipation and ability to start attacks from the back, the La Masia product will partner with veteran Andreas Christensen.

Goals, anyone? Barcelona trust in Torres With Robert Lewandowski moving to Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire, Ferran Torres is the heir apparent after scoring 21 goals last season and netting the winner in the World Cup final. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Egyptian Hamza Abdelkarim has joined on loan from Al Ahly.

How’s Lamine Yamal’s durability after prolific Barca start? Reigning La Liga player of the year Lamine Yamal recorded 16 goals and 11 assists in 28 appearances last season. To manage scheduling demands and add depth, Karim Adeyemi has arrived at the club.

Can Flick’s picks click in Barcelona? Alongside Adeyemi, Anthony Gordon joins the squad to provide speed and vertical play. Gordon, recognized as the fastest player in the Champions League last year with Newcastle United, adds a new dimension to the attack.

How’s their health in the Barcelona squad? Fermin Lopez and Raphinha are fully fit after recovering from injuries, and Gavi has received a clean bill of health. However, Frenkie de Jong remains sidelined until November, and Roony Bardghji is out for the season.