A Barcelona star is determined to overcome the challenges of the 2022 season, seeking to lift a lingering curse that has affected the team’s performance. Meanwhile, Real Madrid is closely monitoring the progress of their summer signings, evaluating how they integrate into the squad and contribute to the upcoming campaign. Both clubs are navigating pivotal moments as they aim for success in the current season.
Barcelona Star Seeks to Lift a Curse from 2022
FC Barcelona has faced numerous injury issues in recent seasons. The challenging new football calendar hasn’t made things any easier, a fact noted by many key sports figures. Unfortunately for Barcelona, these injuries have resulted in significant sporting disappointments that cannot be reversed.

Under Hansi Flick, the club has not had to voice concerns about injuries. Thanks to the German coach’s tactical strategy and adjustments, the team has successfully masked their weaknesses, with only a few exceptions.
However, there’s no denying that Barcelona would prefer to have all their players fully fit and recovered simultaneously. Although that may not happen shortly, the team can still take pride in the players who have returned and are performing at their best again.
One player who stands out is Pedri, the 21-year-old Spanish talent who has previously won the Golden Boy award. He appears to have fully recovered from his recent injury. He is again demonstrating his top form for the club, whether playing against Young Boys in the Champions League or any other match.
As noted by SPORT, his next goal is to play 15 consecutive games for both club and country. The Spaniard last achieved this feat over two years ago and has struggled to replicate it.
In the upcoming match against Alaves in La Liga, Pedri has the chance to extend his streak to 13 games for the Catalan giants this season. Following that, during the international break, he is expected to participate in Spain’s next two matches, helping him achieve the significant milestone of 15 consecutive games.
From September to October 2022, the young player participated in 17 consecutive matches, and this month offers him the opportunity to exceed that total if he remains fit. Fortunately, Barcelona has gone to great lengths to ensure they provide him with the necessary support to address his fitness issues permanently.

This ongoing issue has prevented him from playing many matches without suffering an injury, and Pedri hopes to overcome it. Barcelona relies on him as a star player and leader, and the young talent has all the resources he needs to support his team.
Since he fully started this season, he has hardly taken a break, and the results reflect positively on Barcelona. It has been established that he will be a crucial player for Hansi Flick’s team, and it’s high time he enjoys this level of consistency.
Real Madrid Is Tracking Summer Signings’ Performances
Officials at La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid closely monitor Nico Paz’s progress at Como.
Youngster Paz managed to leave the Spanish capital during the summer.
Aware that competition for first-team minutes would be intense this season, the Argentine youth international decided to part ways with his longtime club.
Paz signed a contract with Serie A newcomers Como, with midfield legend Cesc Fàbregas overseeing the process.

The 20-year-old has had an impressive start in Italy, excelling at the center of Como’s midfield.
His impressive performance has sparked early whispers that Real Madrid has noticed Paz’s form, as they included a buyback option in his sale agreement.
According to recent media reports on Saturday, this is indeed the case.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano:
‘Real Madrid is monitoring every game of Nico Páz at Como as they keep control of the player for the future. Real have [a] buyback clause and 50% sell-on clause for Páz, who’s doing excellent under Fabregas.’
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