Under Frank Rijkaard, Barcelona had a transitional but promising season, finishing 2nd in La Liga, behind Real Betis. The squad featured emerging talents like Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto’o, Lionel Messi, and veterans Xavi and Carles Puyol, blending youthful energy with experienced leadership. Barça displayed attacking flair and tactical flexibility but struggled with consistency in key league fixtures. In the Copa del Rey, they reached the quarter-finals, and in the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona exited in the round of 16. The season laid the groundwork for future success, particularly with Ronaldinho’s rise, setting the stage for the spectacular 2005/06 double.

Under Frank Rijkaard, Barcelona enjoyed a landmark season, winning La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, completing a prestigious double. The squad combined Ronaldinho’s brilliance, Samuel Eto’o’s goalscoring, and emerging star Lionel Messi, supported by midfielders Deco and Xavi. Barça played attacking, possession-based football with tactical flexibility, often overwhelming opponents. In domestic cups, they reached the Copa del Rey semi-finals, while their European campaign peaked with a 2–1 Champions League final victory over Arsenal in Paris. The season cemented Barcelona’s return to continental dominance and marked the start of Messi’s rise to global stardom.

Under manager Frank Rijkaard, Barcelona had a transitional yet promising season. The squad featured Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto’o, Lionel Messi, and emerging talents like Thiago Alcântara and Andrés Iniesta, blending experience with youth. Barça finished 3rd in La Liga, behind Real Madrid and Villarreal, struggling with inconsistency despite moments of brilliance. In the Copa del Rey, they were eliminated in the quarter-finals, while in the Champions League, they reached the semi-finals but lost to Manchester United 1–0 on aggregate. The season was a bridge between Ronaldinho’s peak years and Messi’s rise to dominance, setting the stage for future success under Rijkaard.

Under Pep Guardiola, Barcelona aimed to maintain their dominance following the historic 2008/09 treble. The squad, anchored by Lionel Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Samuel Eto’o, and Dani Alves, played possession-based, high-intensity tiki-taka football. Barça successfully defended their La Liga title, finishing 9 points ahead of Real Madrid, with Messi scoring 34 league goals. However, in cup competitions, they fell short: the Copa del Rey ended in a quarter-final exit to Sevilla, and they were eliminated in the Champions League semi-finals by Inter Milan. Despite these European disappointments, Barcelona’s domestic consistency and style solidified Guardiola’s team as one of football’s finest.

Under new manager Bobby Robson, Barcelona experienced a season of highs and turbulence. The club signed Ronaldo Nazário from PSV, and the Brazilian striker delivered a phenomenal campaign, scoring 47 goals in 49 games, including many unforgettable solo efforts. Barça finished 2nd in La Liga, behind Real Madrid, but excelled in cups. They won the Copa del Rey, the Supercopa de España, and the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, defeating PSG in the final. Despite the silverware and Ronaldo’s brilliance, Robson only lasted one year, with Louis van Gaal succeeding him. Ronaldo departed for Inter, marking an abrupt end to a dazzling era.

Pep Guardiola’s fourth and final season saw Barcelona remain brilliant but fall short of ultimate dominance. Lionel Messi had a record-breaking campaign, scoring 73 goals in all competitions, including 50 in La Liga. Barça won the Copa del Rey, Spanish Supercopa, UEFA Super Cup, and Club World Cup, showcasing their global supremacy. However, in La Liga, they finished 2nd behind José Mourinho’s Real Madrid, who amassed 100 points. In the Champions League, Barcelona were knocked out in the semi-finals by Chelsea in dramatic fashion. Guardiola announced his departure, closing a legendary era that had redefined modern football.

Under new manager Bobby Robson, Barcelona experienced a season of highs and turbulence. The club signed Ronaldo Nazário from PSV, and the Brazilian striker delivered a phenomenal campaign, scoring 47 goals in 49 games, including many unforgettable solo efforts. Barça finished 2nd in La Liga, behind Real Madrid, but excelled in cups. They won the Copa del Rey, the Supercopa de España, and the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, defeating PSG in the final. Despite the silverware and Ronaldo’s brilliance, Robson only lasted one year, with Louis van Gaal succeeding him. Ronaldo departed for Inter, marking an abrupt end to a dazzling era.

Now led by Tito Vilanova after Pep Guardiola’s departure, Barcelona maintained their dominance in Spain. Despite Vilanova’s health struggles, the team stormed to the La Liga title with a record-equalling 100 points, finishing 15 clear of Real Madrid. Lionel Messi was unstoppable, scoring 46 league goals, while players like Xavi, Iniesta, and Dani Alves ensured Barça’s tiki-taka style endured. However, their European campaign ended painfully: a 7–0 aggregate loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals exposed defensive frailties. They also fell in the Copa del Rey semis. Domestically supreme but humbled in Europe, it was a bittersweet year.

Under new coach Luis Enrique, Barcelona completed a historic treble, their second in club history. The attacking trident of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Neymar (the famous MSN) terrorised defences, combining for over 120 goals in all competitions. In La Liga, Barça finished champions with 94 points, ahead of Real Madrid. They won the Copa del Rey, beating Athletic Bilbao 3–1 in the final. In Europe, Barcelona triumphed in the Champions League, defeating Juventus 3–1 in Berlin. Balanced by a strong defence (Piqué, Mascherano) and midfield leadership (Busquets, Iniesta, Rakitic), the season cemented Enrique’s Barça among football’s greatest sides.

Under Luis Enrique, Barcelona narrowly missed out on the La Liga title, finishing second behind Real Madrid. The team’s attacking prowess, led by the MSN trio — Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Neymar — continued to dazzle, combining creativity, pace, and clinical finishing. Barcelona claimed the Copa del Rey, defeating Sevilla 2–0 in the final, demonstrating their dominance in domestic cup competitions. However, their Champions League campaign ended in heartbreak in the semi-finals, losing 3–2 on aggregate to Atlético Madrid. The season highlighted Barcelona’s continued domestic strength but also the growing challenge of translating their attacking brilliance into European success.

Under Luis Enrique, Barcelona reclaimed the La Liga title, finishing ahead of Real Madrid by eight points. The attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Neymar (MSN) continued to dominate, scoring freely and combining brilliantly with midfielders Iniesta, Busquets, and Rakitic. Barça also won the Copa del Rey, defeating Alavés 3–1 in a thrilling final. However, European ambitions fell short again, as they were eliminated in the Champions League quarter-finals by Juventus, losing 3–0 on aggregate. The season reinforced Barcelona’s domestic supremacy while highlighting the challenge of sustaining continental success, even with one of the most potent attacking lines in history.