FC Barcelona's Europa League Voyage - The Silver Linings
Thursday night football it is. The last time Barcelona failed to advance from the Champions League knockouts, seven current first team Barcelona players weren't even born yet. This isn't were Barcelona belong and we need to get out of this situation soon. Nevertheless, as Xavi said, "This is a new beginning, a turning point". The Champions League is definitely the competition Barcelona want to compete in, but a few months in the Europe League wouldn't be a disaster. To burst the clouds of disappointment, here are seven ways in which the Europa League could be a blessing in disguise for Barcelona. Winning Mentality Let's face it, Barcelona are not in the position to compete for the big titles. Despite the fact that few years in transition is what the team needs, keeping the winning mentality intact is essential. The Europa League is the perfect competition for just that. Even though Barcelona do have a shot at domestic silverware, winning in Europe would be a...