Learn more

By Jamie Spencer Barcelona could be in a position where the club is able to spend more competitively, hinging on whether they can fall in line with La Liga’s financial requirements. Barca have spent the last few years completely hamstrung following a period of significant overspending and financial mismanagement. Despite healthy income, the club’s spending power has been repeatedly slashed. They have been operating under the terms of La Liga’s 1:4 rule, which means only being allowed to spend €1 for every €4 that is saved or brought in. Ordinarily it would be 1:1, which is why Real Madrid’s sa…