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When you approach the 98,000 seater Nou Camp stadium to see FC Barcelona play you’ll notice a real buzz in the air as an eclectic mix make their way to the stadium. Football is family entertainment in Spain and the fans may consist of die hard supporters in the 20s, middle-aged couples, grandparents with their grandchildren, kids birthday parties – you can see it all. So, make sure you have bought FC Barcelona tickets before you go!

While there is a definite buzz beforehand, during the match the stadium breaks into party mode. If you count yourself as a serious football fan then you should definitely see Barça play at least once – and now is the time to make that a realityand experience the excitement and passion of a match at the Nou Camp.

While Barça was unable to match their 2009 achievement of the treble it was notheless an extraordinary year for FC Barcelona.

As I write this the season is over and we’re counting down the (many) days until the season gets going again and the transfer window is open.

 After the 2010 World Cup, which had an impressive tally of Barça players in the lineup for the final including new signing David Villa, the players were really fired up for the start of the season.

That turned into win after win after win for Barça, often with huge goal tallies – a 5-0 win against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu was one of the highlights.
For a time scoring 5 goals seemed to be par for the course but they peaked with an 8-0 awaqy win against Almerica. With a string of wins like that it just shows how dominant Barcelona really was, much more so than the points difference with Madrid.

One of the keys to Barcelona’s success is the high possession and undoubtedly high fitness levels of the squad to maintain that. Their game is beautiful to match, consisting of pass after pass while they control the pace and position of the ball; and when an opportunity opens up it is the trinity of Xavi, Iniesta and Messi that often makes things happen.

Of course one of the best loved players is Leo Messi for his sublime performances. He can create moments of pure magic, whether they work out or not and always makes entertaining football. And workhorses like Carles Puyol, who despite being out of action for a good chunk of the season is hoping for a strong comeback following successful knee surgery.

Of course all that is appreciated by Barcelona’s fans, or Cules as they are known. When the Barça squad is on the pitch it’s as if everyone’s cares in the world have fallen away as they forget about real life and enjoy the spectacle. You can experience the atmosphere and excitement of the Nou Camp too by buying FC Barcelona tickets online. That way you ensure you have tickets in hand when you arrive at the stadium and experience sublime football by one of the greatest teams the world has ever seen!

If you’ve never visited Barcelona, a beautiful city on the Mediterranean, and even if you have now is the time to plan a visit timed to coincide with the football season and reserve FC Barcelona tickets – that way you’ll see possibly the best football team in the world.

The top two teams in Europe faced each other at the end of May 2011 for the final of the Champions League, which took place at Wembley. FC Barcelona beat Manchester United 3-1 and despite a few worrying minutes while they took some time to find their feet, Barça ran rings around their English competitor. Clearly Pep Guardiola’s team were at the top of their game.

How much longer for Barça?

Probably the biggest doubt is how long Pep Guardiola will remain at the club. Even if he continues to deliver as he has since taking over as coach, their is no guarantee that his successor will.

While on one hand Guardiola is FC Barcelona through and through – he played as part of Cruyff’s “Dream Team” and prior to being first team coach he was coaching Barcelona B – but on the other he has said that he doesn’t want to be in the job for 25 years like Sir Alex Ferguson, delivering results year in and year out – the pressure of doing that must be immense.

It is therefore perfectly understandable for Pep Guardiola to want to look for challenges outside the club, somewhere where he can apply his considerable managerial talents to built up a team and give them the same kind of winning streak he has done while Barça’s coach. The 2011-2012 season could therefore be Pep Guardiola’s last at FC Barcelona as he looks for other challenges; it could also be your last chance to see them play at such a high level as it is by no means certain that they will be able to retain their current streak of form.

For your chance to see one of the best Barça squads ever order FC Barcelona tickets in advance. While the Spanish League won’t be drawn until July there are two clasicos coming up when Barça faces Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercup in August – keep an eye out for tickets.