Barcelona\u2019s elimination from the UEFA Champions League has left a bitter feeling among the club\u2019s supporters, who continue to dream of lifting the trophy for the first time in over a decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Catalan side were knocked out at the quarter-final stage this season by Atl\u00e9tico Madrid, losing 3\u20132 on aggregate across the two legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That defeat has once again highlighted the squad\u2019s need for significant reinforcements ahead of next season if Barcelona are to compete seriously for European glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, in order to complete high-profile signings, the club must first return to La Liga\u2019s financial 1:1 rule, which would allow them to operate normally in the transfer market after a prolonged period of restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a major boost for the club, La Liga president Javier Tebas revealed that Barcelona are close to meeting those requirements\u2014raising hopes of a more active and ambitious summer window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking in comments reported by Gigantes, Tebas said: \u201cWe still have a long way to go until the summer, but they have made very significant progress and are managing their finances well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added: \u201cThey are on the right track, and we will see whether they reach the target before June 30. They are in a much better position.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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