This Barcelona can't give any more

Barcelona are living in an interminable nightmare In one of the most complex seasons in their history, with institutional crisis, economic and sporting, it would be a miracle to win La Liga, let alone the Champions League. But the Blaugrana are so complex, so different, so special, so unique, that even in terrible situations they can surprise us with great triumphs.

Remember 2014-15, when the Anoeta episode led to the treble. The situation is similar to that, except the team are playing far worse than with the special trident that triumphed in Berlin.

The division between Setien and the players, which exploded in Vigo on Saturday, is only a symptom of the bad sporting management in recent years. The culmination of a failed project. The confirmation of the end of a cycle that obliges revolution. A total renovation of the squad that cannot be done this summer because of a lack of money. Barca must keep backing Messi and hoping the sacred cows can give a reaction.

We saw that against Atletico. In a game where Barca played to win La Liga, they could not. Messi hit 700 but it was not enough. Intense, emotional, penalty filled, but the points escaped and so did La Liga. This Barca can't give more.