^no its not, even compared to Celtic. Barca team is just mentally weak, they need a proper CM I feel, a Vieira/Gattuso type. But their problem (?) is that in la liga they can get away without one. Its the issue for Spanish clubs. Do you play ugly, but effective football (Madrid/Valencia) & grind out wins in the league but put in good CL showings or play free-flowing stuff in league, but struggle in CL, like Barca? I know Barca triumphed in CL 2 years ago with largely the same team, but it seemed like their every flick & trick came off that season, plus us, Bayern, Real & Milan put in BS seasons in Europe. They have failed to reach those highs again & still struggle, even v Rangers.