'This year the treble's looking good' - Bartomeu senses clean title sweep for Barcelona

Matthew Scott

'This year the treble's looking good' - Bartomeu senses clean title sweep for Barcelona image

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has backed Luis Enrique's side for a treble of La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League titles in 2016-17.

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Barca has already lost twice in La Liga this season, and defeat at Manchester City last time out in the Champions League prevented the club from confirming its passage into the last 16.

But Bartomeu senses that the side is in similar form to go all the way in every competition as it did in Luis Enrique's first season in charge.

"This year the treble's looking good. I see it in the atmosphere in the dressing room," Bartomeu told reporters. "I know the players will give everything for it to be a great year.

Referencing last season's trophy haul, Bartomeu added: "Here we're missing just one trophy … the Champions League. Barca have a calling in Europe and we miss it."

Matthew Scott