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Ibrahimovic predicts Barcelona to win La Liga and Champions League

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Ibrahimovic predicts Barcelona to win La Liga and Champions League

Summary

Zlatan Ibrahimovic expressed confidence in Barcelona's chances of clinching both La Liga and the Champions League this season. Speaking in an ESPN FC segment, he named Barcelona as the favorites for both competitions. Additionally, he endorsed 19-year-old Lamine Yamal as his pick for the Ballon d'Or, citing the winger's impressive performance, with 11 goals and seven assists in his first 10 matches. Barcelona, under coach Hansi Flick, aims for a third consecutive La Liga title and to further develop their young squad this season.

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By the Numbers

•Ibrahimovic predicts Barcelona will win La Liga and Champions League.
•He identifies Lamine Yamal as a top Ballon d'Or contender.
•Yamal has scored 11 goals and provided seven assists this season.
•Barcelona is aiming for a third consecutive La Liga title.
•The team is in its third season under coach Hansi Flick.

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9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Ibrahimovic backs Barcelona for La Liga and Champions League double and picks his Ballon d’Or winner

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Former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of the people in football who makes everyone sit up and listen when he talks.He has made his preferences clear when looking at some of European football’s bi...
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