The blaugrana did not manage to get the pass for the second phase, thus slipping into the Europa League. Last time, in old UEFA, it didn’t go very well
In the week leading up to the return of the Big Ears Cup, the Blaugrana del Barcelona there will be no. Eliminated in the group by Bayern and Benfica, the Spaniards ended up in the Europa League. To give an idea of the Blaugrana momentaccio, just consider this fact. Barça has always participated in the second phase of the Champions League for the past 17 years. A monstrous statistic.
To find the latest participation in the UEFA Cup you have to go back to 2003-04. The Blaugrana, returning from a disappointing championship ended in sixth place, were announced as one of the favorite teams for the final victory. With a formula that did not yet foresee the groups, Barça faced the first and second round without worries, easily eliminating the Slovaks of Puckov and the Greeks of Panionios.
The round of 32 against Brondby was more complicated, however, which ended with a double Spanish affirmation. The surprise came instead in the second round against Celtic: 1-0 defeat in Scotland, goalless draw in the return leg to Catalonia. A surprising knockout for a Barça that was building a new cycle: they were already playing in that team Ronaldinho, Xavi, Puyol and sat on the bench Frank Rijkaard.
February 17, 2022 (change February 17, 2022 | 16:15)
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