The Catalans have had a remarkable turnaround in form since the start of the year thanks largely to their Argentine talisman and coach Ronald Koeman
It’s almost as if Lionel Messi and Barcelona made a New Year’s resolution simply to be good again.
A dismal 1-1 draw with Eibar post-Christmas seemed to write the club’s title hopes off for good, but the Catalans have taken 34 points from 36 since the turn of the year in La Liga, relentlessly constricting faltering leaders Atletico Madrid to a four-point gap.
Fundamental in that run has been Messi, back on his perch as the best player in the world and in a remarkable run of form, and coach Ronald Koeman, after a shaky start to life in charge of his former side. Read More
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