There has been an air of inevitability surrounding Barcelona throughout this transfer window. Not just the way that they have sourced money to spend on new recruits or seemingly decided transfer targets based on the interests of other clubs, but the confidence in which it has all happened.
When Chelsea were first reported to be in the position of losing Andreas Christensen to Xavi's side it was a kick, losing a Champions League winning defender for free hurt. Then came the Cesar Azpilicueta reports, that he wanted a move back to Spain. Now Chelsea had to seriously start to prepare for the loss of their captain.
Hope bubbled that the Blues might get one over the Catalan club when Thomas Tuchel's interest in Ousmane Dembele arose. With some twists and turns, he stayed in Spain as well. 3-0 Barcelona.
