Gerard Piqué remains fully confident that Barcelona enter the upcoming La Liga campaign as clear favorites, standing a cut above arch-rivals Real Madrid despite Los Blancos’ heavy summer spending.
Hansi Flick’s side come off back-to-back league titles, while Real Madrid have endured two consecutive seasons without silverware. In response, Madrid have aggressively reshaped their squad in the transfer market, securing high-profile additions including Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konaté, and Denzel Dumfries, with Yan Diomandé expected to follow.
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Despite the influx of new talent at the Bernabéu, Piqué believes Barça’s continuity and tactical identity give them a distinct edge.
“Barça are still superior to Real Madrid,” Piqué noted. “I think Barça, today and at the start of the league, remain superior. Winning the last two leagues gives you the status and credit to start as favorites.”
He emphasized that stability under Flick—who enters his third season at the helm—allows the squad to hit the ground running with an established tactical foundation, giving the champions a clear advantage over a rebuilding Madrid side.
