Barcelona’s 2023 Recap and Laporta’s Three Wishes for 2024
Reflecting on 2023, Barcelona enjoyed success by clinching La Liga for the first time in four years and securing the Spanish Super Cup in January. Despite this triumph, the latter part of the year has posed challenges, placing them fourth in La Liga, trailing Real Madrid and Girona by seven points.
In a recent interview with Sport as the year concludes, Joan Laporta shared his “three great wishes” for Barcelona in 2024—spanning sporting, social, and economic realms.
Laporta’s primary desire is for Barcelona to return to the newly constructed Spotify Camp Nou by November 29th, a goal that appears attainable given Limak’s consistent adherence to construction deadlines.
The second wish is to secure titles, starting with the upcoming Spanish Super Cup. Barcelona stands on equal footing in the Champions League and Copa del Rey, while La Liga remains a more challenging prospect.
Laporta’s third and crucial wish is for Barcelona to meet its season budget of €859 million, aiming for a €11 million profit to bolster the club’s financial stability.
The attainment of these objectives remains uncertain, with the financial goal holding particular significance for Barcelona’s long-term outlook, while the others are equally crucial to Laporta’s vision for the club.
