History of FC Barcelona in Timeline
FC Barcelona, also known as Barça, is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It competes in La Liga, the highest level of Spanish football. As one of the most successful and widely supported clubs globally, FC Barcelona is renowned for its rich history, distinctive playing style, and iconic players. The club has won numerous domestic and international titles, including multiple La Liga championships and UEFA Champions League trophies. Beyond its sporting achievements, FC Barcelona represents Catalan identity and culture, with a significant social and political influence.
1900: First Match with Blue and Garnet Colors
In 1900, the blue and garnet colors of the FC Barcelona shirt were first worn in a match against Hispania.
1901: Participation in Copa Macaya
In 1901, FC Barcelona participated in the Copa Macaya, the first football competition played on the Iberian Peninsula, losing to Hispania AC.
1905: Last Competition Won Before Gamper Presidency
In 1905, the last time before Joan Gamper became president, FC Barcelona won a competition (Campionat de Catalunya).
1908: Joan Gamper Becomes Club President
In 1908, Hans Gamper, later known as Joan Gamper, became the president of FC Barcelona, stepping in to prevent the club from shutting down due to financial and performance struggles.
March 1909: Move to Camp de la Indústria
On 14 March 1909, FC Barcelona moved into the Camp de la Indústria, a stadium with a capacity of 8,000.
1909: Campionats de Catalunya Win
In 1909, the Camp de la Indústria helped the club become a dominant team, winning three successive Campionats de Catalunya between 1909 and 1911.
1910: Copa del Rey and Pyrenees Cup Wins
In 1910, FC Barcelona won three Copa del Rey in four years between 1910 and 1913, and four successive Pyrenees Cup between the inaugural year in 1910 and 1913.
1910: New Club Crest Design Competition
In 1910, the club held a competition among its members to design a new crest, which was won by Carles Comamala.
1911: Campionats de Catalunya Win
In 1911, FC Barcelona won three successive Campionats de Catalunya between 1909 and 1911.
1912: Recruitment of Paulino Alcántara
In 1912, Joan Gamper recruited Paulino Alcántara, who became the club's seventh all-time top scorer.
1913: Copa del Rey and Pyrenees Cup Wins
In 1913, FC Barcelona won three Copa del Rey in four years between 1910 and 1913, and four successive Pyrenees Cup between the inaugural year in 1910 and 1913.
1913: Start of Ramón Torralba's Career
In 1913, Ramón Torralba started playing for FC Barcelona. He was later honored in 1917 with a tribute match.
February 1917: First Tribute Match for Ramón Torralba
On 4 February 1917, FC Barcelona held its first tribute match to honour Ramón Torralba, who played from 1913 to 1928. The match was against Terrassa where Barcelona won 6-2.
1917: Jack Greenwell Becomes First Full-Time Coach
In 1917, Jack Greenwell became FC Barcelona's first full-time coach.
1917: Jack Greenwell's first spell as manager
In 1917, Jack Greenwell began his first spell as manager of FC Barcelona.
1917: Jack Greenwell Hired as Full-Time Manager
In 1917, Joan Gamper recruited Jack Greenwell as FC Barcelona's first full-time manager.
1918: Espanyol's counter-petition against autonomy
In 1918, Espanyol initiated a counter-petition against autonomy, a significant issue at the time.
1919: Start of Catalan Domination
From 1919 to 1928, FC Barcelona, led by Jack Greenwell, won 9 out of 10 Campionats de Catalunya.
1920: Copa del Rey Title
In 1920, FC Barcelona won one of the two Copa del Rey titles during the Gamper-led era.
1922: Move to Les Cortes Stadium
In 1922, FC Barcelona moved to the new Les Cortes stadium, which they inaugurated the same year. It had an initial capacity of 30,000.
1922: Copa del Rey Title
In 1922, FC Barcelona won one of the two Copa del Rey titles during the Gamper-led era.
1922: Construction of Camp de Les Corts
In 1922, with over 20,000 supporters lending money to the club, Barça was able to build the larger Camp de Les Corts, which had an initial capacity of 20,000 spectators.
1924: End of Greenwell's first spell as manager
In 1924, Jack Greenwell ended his first spell as manager of FC Barcelona.
June 1925: Stadium Closed and Gamper Forced to Relinquish Presidency
On 14 June 1925, the crowd jeered the Royal March, leading to the ground's closure for six months and Joan Gamper being forced to relinquish the presidency.
1925: Last Year of Gamper's Presidency
1925 was the last year Joan Gamper served as club president. He was president on five separate occasions between 1908 and 1925.
1926: Transition to Professional Football
In 1926, the directors of Barcelona publicly claimed to operate a professional football club for the first time.
July 1927: Testimonial Match for Paulino Alcántara
On 3 July 1927, FC Barcelona held a second testimonial match for Paulino Alcántara against the Spanish national team.
1928: End of Catalan Domination
From 1919 to 1928, FC Barcelona, led by Jack Greenwell, won 9 out of 10 Campionats de Catalunya.
1928: End of Ramón Torralba's Career
In 1928, Ramón Torralba's career with FC Barcelona ended. He was honored in 1917 with a tribute match.
1928: Start of Primera División
In 1928, the Primera División league started, and from 1928–2022, Espanyol has only managed to end above Barça on three occasions from 87 seasons.
1928: "Oda a Platko" Poem
In 1928, victory in the Spanish Cup was celebrated with the poem "Oda a Platko", written by Rafael Alberti, inspired by Franz Platko's performance.
June 1929: Inaugural Spanish League Win
On 23 June 1929, FC Barcelona won the inaugural Spanish League.
1929: Primera División Founding Member
In 1929, FC Barcelona was one of the three founding members of the Primera División, and has never been relegated from the top division since its inception.
July 1930: Joan Gamper's Suicide
On 30 July 1930, Joan Gamper committed suicide after a period of depression brought on by personal and financial problems.
1930: Campionat de Catalunya Win
In 1930, FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya, marking a period of decline at the national level.
1931: Campionat de Catalunya Win
In 1931, FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya, marking a period of decline at the national level.
1931: Greenwell returns as manager
In 1931, Jack Greenwell began his second spell as manager of FC Barcelona.
1932: Campionat de Catalunya Win
In 1932, FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya, marking a period of decline at the national level.
1932: Barça as Cultural and Sporting Association
In 1932, FC Barcelona's statutes defined the club as "an association of a cultural and sporting nature".
1933: Barcelona's biggest win against Espanyol
In 1933, Barcelona secured a 5–0 win against Espanyol, marking one of their biggest victories against the rival team.
1933: End of Greenwell's second spell as manager
In 1933, Jack Greenwell ended his second spell as manager of FC Barcelona.
1934: Campionat de Catalunya Win
In 1934, FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya, marking a period of decline at the national level.
1936: Campionat de Catalunya Win
In 1936, FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya, marking a period of decline at the national level.
1936: Execution of Josep Sunyol
In 1936, the president of Barcelona, Josep Sunyol, was arrested and executed without trial by Franco's troops during the Coup d'état against the democratic Second Spanish Republic.
1937: Mediterranean League Title
In 1937, FC Barcelona won the disputed title in the Mediterranean League.
March 1938: Aerial Bombardment and Restrictions
On 16 March 1938, FC Barcelona was bombed by the Italian Air Force, and later faced restrictions under the occupation of Catalonia, including a forced name change and flag removal.
1938: Campionat de Catalunya Win
In 1938, FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya, marking a period of decline at the national level.
1939: Beginning of Franco's Rule
In 1939, Franco's rule began, sparking debate over its influence on FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Despite both clubs' fans exaggerating myths, historians suggest Franco favored establishment teams initially. During the early years of his rule, Barcelona secured three league titles, one Copa del Generalísimo, and one Copa Eva Duarte.
1943: Copa del Generalísimo Semi-Final Controversy
In 1943, FC Barcelona faced Real Madrid in the semi-finals of Copa del Generalísimo, winning the first leg 3-0 but losing the second leg 11-1, a match associated with allegations of police threats.
1944: Expansion Project at Les Corts
In 1944, one of several expansion projects occurred at Les Corts with the grandstand's renovation.
1946: Expansion Project at Les Corts
In 1946, one of several expansion projects occurred at Les Corts with the southern stand's renovation.
1947: Barcelona's biggest win against Espanyol
In 1947, Barcelona secured a 5–0 win against Espanyol, marking one of their biggest victories against the rival team.
June 1950: Signing of László Kubala
In June 1950, Barcelona signed László Kubala, who would later score 196 goals in 256 matches, drawing larger crowds to the games.
1950: Expansion Project at Les Corts
In 1950, one of several expansion projects occurred at Les Corts with the northern stand's renovation.
1951: Espanyol's Largest Margin Win
In 1951, Espanyol achieved their largest margin win with a 6–0 victory.
1951: Tram Strike Support
In 1951, FC Barcelona fans supported a tram strike by walking home from a match against Santander, showcasing the club's significance beyond sports.
1951: Start of the "Barça de les Cinc Copes" Era
In 1951, FC Barcelona started what would be known as the "Barça de les Cinc Copes" era.
1952: Kubala's Seven-Goal Match
In 1952, László Kubala set the La Liga record for most goals scored in one match, netting seven goals against Sporting Gijón.
1952: "Barça de les Cinc Copes" Wins Five Trophies
In the 1951-1952 season, "Barça de les Cinc Copes" became the first team in Spanish football to win five trophies in a single season.
September 1953: Barcelona President Forced to Resign
In September 1953, discontent arose among Barcelona members due to the Di Stéfano agreement, leading to the president's resignation.
March 1954: Commencement of Camp Nou Construction
On March 28, 1954, the building of Camp Nou commenced before a crowd of 60,000 Barça fans, with the first stone laid under Governor Felipe Acedo Colunga and Archbishop Gregorio Modrego.
1954: Di Stéfano Transfer Dispute
In 1954, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid disputed the signing of Alfredo Di Stéfano. He was to play the 1953–54 and 1955–56 seasons in Madrid, and the 1954–55 and 1956–57 seasons in Barcelona.
1955: Di Stéfano Transfer Dispute Continues
In 1955, amidst the ongoing dispute for Alfredo Di Stéfano's signing, he was scheduled to play for Barcelona during the 1954-55 season as part of an agreement.
1955: Barcelona's Continuous European Competition Presence
Since 1955, Barcelona has played in every season of European competitions, including the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.
1956: Di Stéfano Transfer Dispute Continues
In 1956, amidst the dispute for Alfredo Di Stéfano's signing, he was scheduled to play for Real Madrid during the 1955-56 season as part of an agreement.
September 1957: Completion of Camp Nou Construction
On September 24, 1957, construction of Camp Nou concluded, costing 288 million pesetas, 336% over budget.
1957: Martínez scores seven goals in cup game
In 1957, Eulogio Martínez became Barça's top goalscorer in a cup game, when he scored seven goals against Atlético Madrid.
1957: Barcelona Wins Copa del Rey Final
In 1957, FC Barcelona won the only all-Catalan Copa del Rey final.
1957: Minister Castiella on Real Madrid's Influence
In 1957, Fernando Maria Castiella, Franco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, noted that "[Real Madrid] is the best embassy we have ever had."
1957: Josep Maria de Sagarra poem
In 1957, on the occasion of the inauguration of the Camp Nou, Josep Maria de Sagarra dedicated a poem titled Blau i grana.
1957: Completion of Camp Nou
In 1957, the Camp Nou was completed, which meant the club had little money to spend on new players.
1959: First European Cup Encounter
In 1959, FC Barcelona and Milan first encountered each other in the European Cup during the 1959–60 season. FC Barcelona won the tie with a 7–1 aggregate score.
1959: Real Madrid triumph in the European Cup
In 1959, Real Madrid and Barcelona clashed in the European Cup, with Madrid emerging victorious en route to securing their fifth consecutive title in 1959–60.
1959: National Double Win
In 1959, under coach Helenio Herrera, FC Barcelona won another national double.
1960: Barcelona Prevails Over Real Madrid in European Cup
In 1960, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid met in the European Cup, with Barcelona prevailing en route to losing the final in 1960-61.
1961: First Win Against Real Madrid in European Cup Play-Off
In 1961, FC Barcelona became the first club to beat Real Madrid in a European Cup play-off.
1963: Copa del Generalísimo Win
In 1963, FC Barcelona won the Copa del Generalísimo.
1964: Barcelona's biggest win against Espanyol
In 1964, Barcelona secured a 5–0 win against Espanyol, marking one of their biggest victories against the rival team.
1968: Copa del Generalísimo Win Against Real Madrid
In 1968, FC Barcelona beat Real Madrid 1-0 in the Copa del Generalísimo final at the Santiago Bernabéu.
1969: End of Castiella's tenure
In 1969, Fernando Maria Castiella's tenure as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Franco came to an end. He served in this role from 1957, during which he recognized Real Madrid's importance as an "embassy" for Spain.
1973: Cruyff joins Barcelona and wins European Footballer of the Year
In 1973, Johan Cruyff joined Barcelona from Ajax for a world record fee. He endeared himself to the fans by stating he chose Barcelona over Real Madrid because he could not play for a club associated with Francisco Franco. During his first season in 1973, he was crowned European Footballer of the Year.
1974: Composition of "Cant del Barça"
In 1974, "Cant del Barça" (The Song of Barça) was composed for the club's 75th anniversary, with lyrics by Josep Maria Espinàs and Jaume Picas, and music by Manuel Valls.
1974: Cruyff wins his third Ballon d'Or with Barcelona and helps win La Liga
In 1974, Johan Cruyff received the European Footballer of the Year award for the third time while with Barcelona. In the 1973-74 season, he helped the club win La Liga for the first time since 1960, defeating Real Madrid 5-0.
1974: Name and Crest Reverted
With the end of Franco's dictatorship in 1974, FC Barcelona changed its official name back to Futbol Club Barcelona and reverted the crest to its original design.
1975: Barcelona's biggest win against Espanyol
In 1975, Barcelona secured a 5–0 win against Espanyol, marking one of their biggest victories against the rival team.
1975: Death of Franco
In 1975, Franco died, marking the end of an era. Under his rule, Real Madrid secured numerous titles, while FC Barcelona also achieved considerable success, winning 8 league titles, 9 Copa del Generalísimo titles, 3 Copa Eva Duarte titles, 3 Inter-Cities Fairs Cups, and 2 Latin Cups.
May 1979: Barcelona wins its first European Cup Winners' Cup
On May 16, 1979, FC Barcelona won its first European Cup Winners' Cup, defeating Fortuna Düsseldorf 4–3. Also that year, Núñez began investing in the club's youth program.
1980: Supporters inscribe their name on the bricks
In 1980, the club raised money by offering supporters the opportunity to inscribe their name on the bricks for a small fee.
1981: Sponsor Names on Shirts in Spain
In 1981, Spanish clubs started displaying sponsor names on their shirts.
June 1982: Diego Maradona signed for a world record fee
In June 1982, Diego Maradona was signed by Barcelona for a world record fee of £5 million from Boca Juniors.
1984: Terry Venables hired as manager
At the start of the 1984–85 season, Terry Venables was hired as manager of FC Barcelona.
March 1986: Highest Home Attendance at Camp Nou
On 3 March 1986, FC Barcelona's Camp Nou recorded its highest home attendance of 120,000 during a European Cup quarter-final against Juventus.
1986: Barcelona signs Gary Lineker and Andoni Zubizarreta
After the 1986 FIFA World Cup, Barcelona signed Gary Lineker and Andoni Zubizarreta.
1987: Terry Venables is fired and replaced with Luis Aragonés
At the beginning of the 1987–88 season, Terry Venables was fired and replaced with Luis Aragonés.
November 28, 1988: Centenary Celebration Performance
On November 28, 1988, Catalan singer-songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat performed "Cant del Barça" at the end of the festival at Camp Nou, in celebration of the club's centenary.
1988: Real Madrid has set unbeaten record
In 1988-1989 season, Real Madrid set an unbeaten record.
1989: Real Madrid has set unbeaten record
In 1988-1989 season, Real Madrid set an unbeaten record.
1990: Barcelona wins Copa del Rey
In 1990, Barcelona won the Copa del Rey.
1992: Barcelona's biggest win against Espanyol
In 1992, Barcelona secured a 5–0 win against Espanyol, marking one of their biggest victories against the rival team.
1992: Barcelona wins the European Cup and European Super Cup
In 1992, Barcelona won the European Cup final at Wembley against Sampdoria, and also won the European Super Cup.
1992: Installation of Seating Tiers for the Olympics
In preparation for the 1992 Summer Olympics, two tiers of seating were installed above the previous roofline at Camp Nou.
1994: Milan defeats Barcelona in Champions League final
In 1994, Milan beat Johan Cruyff's Dream Team 4–0 in the Champions League final, despite being the underdogs.
1996: Bobby Robson takes charge and recruits Ronaldo
In 1996, Bobby Robson took charge of FC Barcelona for a single season, recruiting Ronaldo for a world record transfer fee.
1998: Kit Deal with Nike Begins
In 1998, FC Barcelona started their kit deal with Nike.
1998: Barcelona wins Copa del Rey and La Liga double
In 1998, FC Barcelona won a Copa del Rey and La Liga double.
1999: Barcelona celebrates its centenari and wins Primera División
In 1999, the club celebrated its centenari, winning the Primera División title, and Rivaldo was named European Footballer of the Year.
2000: Luís Figo joins Real Madrid
In 2000, Luís Figo, then club vice-captain, joined arch-rivals Real Madrid, causing a hostile reaction from Barcelona fans.
2000: Van Gaal and Núñez resign
In 2000, due to the failure to emulate Real Madrid in the Champions League, van Gaal and Núñez resigned from FC Barcelona.
2002: "Match of The Century"
In 2002, the European encounter between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid was dubbed the "Match of The Century" by Spanish media and was watched by more than 500 million people.
2003: Joan Laporta takes over the presidency of Barcelona
In 2003, Joan Laporta, who organized the independent protest group L'Elefant Blau to oppose the presidency of Núñez, took over the presidency of Barcelona.
2003: Barcelona in Europa League
In the 2003-04 season, Barcelona dropped down to the Europa League for the first time since 2003–04, subsequently exiting in the quarter-finals.
2003: Barcelona membership increases
In the 2003–04 season Barcelona membership was 100,000.
2004: Influx of International Players
In 2004, an influx of international players, combined with home grown Spanish players, led to the club's return to success.
2005: Barcelona wins La Liga and Supercopa
In the 2005–06 season, Barcelona repeated their league and Supercopa successes.
2006: Agreement with UNICEF
In 2006, FC Barcelona signed an agreement with UNICEF to have their name on the front of the shirt, focusing on raising money for the organization.
2007: Barcelona finishes third in La Liga
In the 2007–08 season, Barcelona finished third in La Liga and reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League and Copa del Rey.
June 2008: Pep Guardiola to take over Frank Rijkaard's duties
The day after a 4–1 defeat to Real Madrid, Joan Laporta announced that Barcelona B coach Pep Guardiola would take over Frank Rijkaard's duties on 30 June 2008.
2008: Espanyol Defeats Barcelona at Camp Nou
In 2008, Espanyol secured a 2–1 victory against FC Barcelona, becoming the first team to defeat Barcelona at Camp Nou during their treble-winning season.
2008: Barcelona's Revenue
In 2008, according to Deloitte, FC Barcelona had a recorded revenue of €366 million, ranking second to Real Madrid.
2008: "Cant del Barça" Featured on Jerseys
Since the 2008–09 season, "el Cant del Barça" has been featured on the official Barcelona jerseys.
September 2009: Barcelona membership increases
In September 2009, Barcelona's membership figures increased to 170,000, attributed to Ronaldinho and Joan Laporta's media strategy.
December 2009: Barcelona wins the Club World Cup
In December 2009, Barcelona won the 2009 Club World Cup, solidifying their status as one of the greatest teams in history.
December 2009: Barcelona Wins Sextuple
On December 18, 2009, Barcelona became the first European football team to win six trophies in a calendar year, achieving the Sextuple.
2009: Puyol kisses Catalan armband
In 2009, Barcelona captain Carles Puyol kissed his Catalan armband in front of incensed Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
2009: Continental Treble and Sextuple
In 2009, FC Barcelona became the first Spanish club to win the continental treble, consisting of La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League. They also became the first European football club to win six out of six competitions in a single year, also winning the Spanish Super Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
2009: Barcelona wins Champions League Final against Manchester United
In May of 2009, Barcelona defeated Manchester United in the Champions League Final, winning their fourth European Cup.
June 2010: Sandro Rosell elected as new president
Following Laporta's departure in June 2010, Sandro Rosell was elected as the new president of FC Barcelona.
November 2010: Barcelona defeats Real Madrid in El Clásico
In November 2010, Barcelona defeated their main rival Real Madrid 5–0 in El Clásico.
2010: Barcelona's Worth Evaluated by Forbes
In 2010, Forbes evaluated FC Barcelona's worth to be around €752 million (US$1 billion), based on figures from the 2008–09 season.
2010: Ballon d'Or Ranking Domination
In 2010, Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta, and Xavi, all players from FC Barcelona's youth academy, were chosen as the three best players in the world in the Ballon d'Or ranking.
2010: Barcelona has set unbeaten record
In 2010-11 season, Barcelona has set unbeaten record.
April 2011: Barcelona loses Copa del Rey final to Real Madrid
In April 2011, Barcelona reached the Copa del Rey final, losing 1–0 to Real Madrid at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia.
August 2011: Barcelona defends Spanish Supercup against Real Madrid
In August 2011, La Masia graduate Cesc Fàbregas was bought from Arsenal, helping Barcelona defend the Spanish Supercup against Real Madrid.
2011: Guardiola announces departure as manager
In 2011, Barcelona lost the semi-finals of the Champions League against Chelsea. Guardiola announced that he would step down as manager on 30 June and be succeeded by assistant Tito Vilanova. Guardiola finished his tenure with Barça winning the Copa del Rey final 3–0.
2011: European Champions
In 2011, FC Barcelona became European champions again, winning five trophies, adding to their legacy under Pep Guardiola.
2011: Barcelona wins Club World Cup
In December 2011, Barcelona won the Club World Cup for a record second time after defeating Santos 4–0 in the final. They also received the Laureus World Sports Award for Team of the Year.
March 2012: Messi Surpasses César Rodríguez's Goal Record
In March 2012, Lionel Messi surpassed César Rodríguez's 232 goals to become FC Barcelona's all-time highest goalscorer in official competitions.
December 2012: Tito Vilanova takes medical leave
In December 2012, Tito Vilanova took a three-month medical leave for throat cancer treatment.
2012: Champions League Round of 16
In 2012, Barcelona faced a 0-2 first leg defeat in the round of 16 of the 2012-13 Champions League.
2012: Messi's Five-Goal Champions League Match
In 2012, Lionel Messi co-held the Champions League record with five goals against Bayer Leverkusen.
May 2013: Barcelona crowned Spanish football champions
On 11 May 2013, Barcelona were crowned as the Spanish football champions for the 22nd time, still with four games left to play.
July 2013: Gerardo "Tata" Martino confirmed as manager
On 22 July 2013, Gerardo "Tata" Martino was confirmed as manager of Barcelona for the 2013–14 season.
2013: Barcelona's comeback against Milan
In 2013, Barcelona made a "historic" comeback from a 0–2 first leg defeat in the round of 16 of the 2012–13 Champions League, winning 4–0 at Camp Nou.
2013: Barcelona Ranked Third Most Valuable Sports Team
In 2013, Forbes magazine ranked FC Barcelona the third most valuable sports team in the world, with a value of $2.6 billion.
2013: 'Barça Cultura' Plan
In 2013, the club highlighted the 'Barça Cultura' plan, an initiative that promotes the area of institutional relations and protocol with the aim of offering Barcelona as a platform to promote culture in Catalonia.
January 2014: Sandro Rosell resigns as president
On 23 January 2014, Sandro Rosell resigned as president and Josep Maria Bartomeu replaced him to finish the term.
2014: Barcelona Ranked Second Most Valuable Sports Team
In 2014, Forbes ranked FC Barcelona the second most valuable sports team in the world, worth $3.2 billion.
2014: Barcelona breaks Real Madrid's goal record
In 2014, Real Madrid scored a total of 178 goals.
2014: Barcelona wins La Liga title
In 2014-15 Season, On 17 May, the club clinched their 23rd La Liga title after defeating Atlético Madrid.
2015: Barcelona wins European Super Cup and Club World Cup, sets goal record
In 2015, Barcelona won the European Super Cup, defeating Sevilla 5–4, and the Club World Cup, beating River Plate 3–0. They also set a record by scoring 180 goals in a calendar year.
2015: Barcelona wins the treble
In 2015, Barcelona won the treble, securing La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Champions League titles. The attacking trio of Messi, Suárez, and Neymar, dubbed "MSN", scored 122 goals in all competitions.
2015: Second Continental Treble
In 2015, FC Barcelona, under Luis Enrique, won their fifth Champions League trophy, becoming the first European football club in history to achieve the continental treble twice.
April 2016: Barcelona's unbeaten run ends
On 2 April 2016, after reaching 39 matches unbeaten, Barcelona's run ended with a 2–1 defeat to Real Madrid at Camp Nou.
2016: Kit Deal with Nike Renewed
In 2016, Barcelona renewed their kit deal with Nike until 2028 for a record €155 million per year.
2016: Barcelona's biggest win against Espanyol
In 2016, Barcelona secured a 5–0 win against Espanyol, marking one of their biggest victories against the rival team.
2016: La Masia Ranked Second Worldwide
In 2016, Barcelona's La Masia was ranked second by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) as the academy producing the most top-level players globally.
2016: Barcelona makes historic comeback against PSG
In the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second Leg, Barcelona made the largest comeback in Champions League history, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 6–1.
May 2017: Ernesto Valverde named as manager
On 29 May 2017, Ernesto Valverde was named as Luis Enrique's successor.
September 2017: Barcelona issues statement on Catalan referendum
On 20 September 2017, Barcelona issued a statement supporting the will of the Catalan people regarding the 2017 Catalan referendum. The match against UD Las Palmas on the referendum day was held behind closed doors.
2017: Barcelona's biggest win against Espanyol
In 2017, Barcelona secured a 5–0 win against Espanyol, marking one of their biggest victories against the rival team.
2017: Barcelona Ranked Fourth Most Valuable Sports Team
In 2017, Forbes ranked FC Barcelona the fourth most valuable sports team in the world with a team value of $3.64 billion.
2017: Messi's goal celebration against Real Madrid
In 2017, Lionel Messi celebrated his 93rd-minute winner for FC Barcelona against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu by taking off his Barcelona shirt and holding it up to incensed Real Madrid fans.
November 2018: Barcelona's Average First-Team Pay Exceeds £10m
In November 2018, FC Barcelona became the first sports team with average first-team pay in excess of £10m ($13.8m) per year.
January 2020: Quique Setién replaces Ernesto Valverde as head coach
On 13 January 2020, Quique Setién replaced Ernesto Valverde as the new head coach of Barcelona, following the loss to Atlético Madrid in the Spanish Supercup.
October 2020: Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns as president
On 27 October 2020, Josep Maria Bartomeu announced his resignation as president, amidst rising dissatisfaction and to avoid a vote of no confidence.
December 2020: Messi Overtakes Pelé's Goal Record
In December 2020, Lionel Messi surpassed Pelé's 643 goals for Santos to become the highest official scorer for a single club.
2020: End of Bartomeu's presidency
In 2020, the presidency of Josep Maria Bartomeu, which began in 2014, came to an end, with years of profligate spending contributing to the club's debt.
March 2021: Messi Overtakes Xavi's Appearance Record
In March 2021, Lionel Messi surpassed Xavi's record of 767 games played for FC Barcelona, reaching 778 official appearances in all competitions.
March 2021: Joan Laporta elected president of Barcelona
On 7 March 2021, Joan Laporta was elected president of Barcelona.
August 2021: Barcelona unable to re-sign Lionel Messi
In August 2021, Barcelona announced they were unable to re-sign Lionel Messi due to La Liga regulations, leading to his departure.
December 2021: Vote for the Espai Barça Project
In December 2021, 88% of the club members voted in favor of the Espai Barça project to revamp the club's sporting facilities.
2021: FC Barcelona's Gross Debt Rises
In 2021, FC Barcelona's gross debt rose to about $1.4 billion, much of it short-term.
2021: Filming of FC Barcelona: A New Era
In 2021, behind-the-scenes filming took place with the coaching staff and players for the docuseries FC Barcelona: A New Era.
March 2022: Barcelona's fan clubs
As of March 2022 there are 1,264 officially registered Barcelona fan clubs around the world.
December 2022: Release of FC Barcelona: A New Era
In December 2022, Amazon Prime Video released a five-episode docuseries called FC Barcelona: A New Era, documenting the club's 2021–22 season.
2022: Agreement to Promote Catalan Language and Culture
In 2022, FC Barcelona and Òmnium signed an agreement to promote the Catalan language, culture, and the country.
2022: Espanyol's Performance in Primera División
In 2022, considering the Primera División league table from 1928–2022, Espanyol has only managed to end above FC Barcelona on three occasions out of 87 seasons.
January 2023: Barcelona wins Supercopa de España
On 15 January 2023, Xavi guided Barcelona to their first trophy since the 2021 Copa del Rey, defeating Real Madrid 3–1 in the Supercopa de España final.
May 2023: FC Barcelona Socis Count
As of May 2023, FC Barcelona has 150,317 socis.
June 2023: Start of Camp Nou Renovation
On June 1, 2023, renovation work on Camp Nou began, aiming to finish by the end of 2026.
September 2023: Launch of FC Barcelona: A New Era Season 2
In September 2023, Amazon Prime Video launched the second season of FC Barcelona: A New Era, a five-episode docuseries focusing on their 2022–23 behind-the-scenes season.
2023: Barcelona Became Revenue Leader from Kit Sales
In 2023, Barcelona became the revenue leader in Europe from the sale of kits and merchandising with a turnover of €179 million.
November 9, 2024: New Sponsorship Deal with Nike
On November 9, 2024, FC Barcelona announced its new sponsorship deal with Nike, reportedly the highest deal in football history.
November 2024: Expected Return to Camp Nou
In November 2024, Barcelona is expected to return to Camp Nou, though the stadium will still be under construction.
2026: Projected Completion of Camp Nou Renovation
In 2026, renovation work on Camp Nou is projected to finish, with an estimated €1.5 billion net funding.
2028: End of renewed Kit Deal with Nike
The renewed Kit Deal between FC Barcelona and Nike is slated to end in 2028.
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