Description
Barça, King of Europe
Book Summary
This volume commemorates FC Barcelona's conquest of the Champions League in the 2014-2015 season, a milestone achieved under the leadership of Leo Messi, considered the greatest footballer of all time. The author, Ángel Iturriaga, details the blue and garnet team's brilliant European campaign, combining tactical analysis, anecdotes, and testimonials from its protagonists. A collective work that features contributions from club legends, journalists, and fans, offering a comprehensive and emotional look at a historic season.
What is it about?
The book chronicles FC Barcelona's path to its fifth European Cup, from the early stages of the competition to the final in Berlin. Through a detailed account, it analyzes key matches, Luis Enrique's tactical decisions, and the stellar performances of figures such as Messi, Neymar, Suárez, and Iniesta. The work is not limited to sporting data: it includes locker room anecdotes, the atmosphere in the city, and the media impact of the success. It features a prologue by legendary goalkeeper Salvador Sadurní and an epilogue by Frederic Porta, in addition to contributions from journalists and club members who provide different perspectives on the triumphant season.
Main Topics
- Tactical and sporting analysis of FC Barcelona's 2014-2015 Champions League season.
- The leadership of Leo Messi and his decisive role in winning the European title.
- Detailed chronicle of the matches, goals, and key moments of the competition.
- Testimonials and anecdotes from direct and indirect participants in the success.
- The emotional connection between the club, its legends, and the culé fan base.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at FC Barcelona fans who wish to relive one of the club's most glorious seasons in great detail. It is also of interest to football fans in general who want to delve into the analysis of a team that defined an era, as well as for collectors of commemorative works about Barça and its history in Europe.
What this book offers
- An exhaustive and documented chronicle of Barça's 2014-2015 Champions League season.
- Unique perspectives thanks to contributions from former players, journalists, and prestigious fans.
- A detailed analysis of the performance of Messi and the attacking trident in the European competition.
- Anecdotes and testimonials that humanize and enrich the sports narrative.
- A collector's item for club followers who want to preserve the memory of a historic title.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Iturriaga Barco, Angel
- Publisher: Al Poste Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: SPORTS AND BALL GAMES, FOOTBALL
- Collection: FOOTBALL SPORTS
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: June 2015
- Number of pages: 208
- Weight: 363 g
Editorial Review
A commemorative work that combines journalistic rigor with fan passion. The collective structure, with contributions from various voices linked to Barça, enriches the narrative and offers multiple angles on an unforgettable season. Highly recommended for those looking for a tangible and well-documented memento of the club's fifth Champions League conquest.