Barcelona is readied in case Real Madrid win the Champions League BARCELONA have reportedly drawn up a master plan in case Real Madrid win the Champions League this season with Pique at the heart of it.The Catalan giants are set to claim the La Liga crown and are favorites to win the Copa del Rey against Sevilla later this month.But according to Diario Gol, they fear being overshadowed by Real Madrid, who can claim their 13th success in the Champions League and their third in as many seasons.
They reached the semi-finals after Cristiano Ronaldo’s controversial stoppage-time penalty saw them lose 3-1 to Juventus on Wednesday night but progress 4-3 on aggregate.
And they take on Bayern Munich over two legs of the semi-finals with Liverpool contesting the other semi with Barca’s conquerors, Roma.
Antoine Griezmann is said to be Barcelona's first-choice transfer target this summer
Antoine Griezmann in action against Barcelona earlier this year
Pique, shown in action for Barcelona against Roma, is said to have been crucial to the plan
The Italian outfit came from 4-1 down in the first-leg to win 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in mid-week, Barca humbled by Roma’s intensity and energy.
And Spanish outlet Diario Gol report that Barcelona defender Pique has been in contact with the club’s board of directors, including Josep Maria Bartomeu, to prepare in case their bitter rivals succeed in Europe again this term.
Having announced Lionel Messi’s new contract to dampen Real’s success over Juventus last season, the club is planning a huge signing to take the attention off any potential Los Blanco's triumph.
The big-name signing they have lined up, according to Diario Gol, is Atletico Madrid front-man Antoine Griezmann.
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Barcelona's Champions League campaign was ended by Roma earlier this week
The Frenchman has long been linked with a move to the Nou Camp and is said to have a £87million release clause.Pique and Barca believe the signing of Griezmann would help to eclipse Real’s continental joy.
That’s because Ernesto Valverde would then have a front-line comprising of Messi, Griezmann, Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele as they target domestic and European glory next term.
Barca - who remain unbeaten in La Liga - are 15 points ahead of Real Madrid. If they win their next three matches, a draw against Real when the two teams meet on May 6 at the Nou Camp would be enough to mathematically win the league.
The Italian outfit came from 4-1 down in the first-leg to win 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in mid-week, Barca humbled by Roma’s intensity and energy.
And Spanish outlet Diario Gol report that Barcelona defender Pique has been in contact with the club’s board of directors, including Josep Maria Bartomeu, to prepare in case their bitter rivals succeed in Europe again this term.
Having announced Lionel Messi’s new contract to dampen Real’s success over Juventus last season, the club is planning a huge signing to take the attention off any potential Los Blanco's triumph.
The big-name signing they have lined up, according to Diario Gol, is Atletico Madrid front-man Antoine Griezmann.
Champions League odds: Who will lift the trophy?Wed, April 11, 2018
Which team is favorite to lift the Champions League trophy? (Odds provided by Betfair)
Which club are favorites to win the 2017/18 Champions League?
Barcelona's Champions League campaign was ended by Roma earlier this weekThe Frenchman has long been linked with a move to the Nou Camp and is said to have a £87million release clause.Pique and Barca believe the signing of Griezmann would help to eclipse Real’s continental joy.
That’s because Ernesto Valverde would then have a front-line comprising of Messi, Griezmann, Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele as they target domestic and European glory next term.
Barca - who remain unbeaten in La Liga - are 15 points ahead of Real Madrid. If they win their next three matches, a draw against Real when the two teams meet on May 6 at the Nou Camp would be enough to mathematically win the league.
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