BARÇA CONTINUES NOT DEPENDING ON ITSELF
FC Barcelona secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Champions League after defeating Naples 3-1 and winning the tie by four goals to two. This victory has been a significant relief for the club, as it marks their return to the top eight in Europe after four years.
Advancing to the quarterfinals also means that Barcelona is still in the race for entry into the Club World Cup, a lucrative competition with a first-ever edition featuring 32 teams set to take place in the summer of 2025. However, Barcelona still faces tough competition from Atletico Madrid in the fight for qualification, as they currently do not control their own fate despite the win against Naples.
With Atletico Madrid holding a four-point lead over Barcelona, the Catalan club is hoping for a favorable outcome in Atleti’s match against Inter Milan to bolster their chances of securing a spot in the Club World Cup. The ideal scenario for Barcelona would be to maintain the four-point difference and excel in the quarterfinals to increase their chances of qualification.
Barcelona’s victory over Naples also helped Juventus secure their qualification for the Club World Cup, with 21 of the 32 teams already confirmed for the tournament. The competition aims to replicate the success of FIFA’s national team tournament, with clubs from various continents already securing their spots.
As the race for the Club World Cup heats up, Barcelona continues to fight for their chance to compete against the best teams in the world and potentially bring glory to the club.