Barcelona secured back-to-back La Liga titles with a 3-game cushion after defeating Real Madrid earlier this month. Sporting director Deco emphasized this marks "the beginning of the history of this team" with their new generation of La Masia graduates. The Catalan club's young core, including Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Fermin Lopez, has established a foundation for sustained success.

Barcelona went on an 11-game winning run to coast to the title, though their Champions League campaign ended in the quarter-finals. England forward Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, made a significant impact despite not being a guaranteed starter. His crucial free-kick against Real Madrid demonstrated the quality Deco recognized when bringing him to the club.

Rashford contributed 8 goals and 7 assists in 32 league appearances, plus 6 goals and 3 assists in 11 Champions League matches. Barcelona may sign the 28-year-old permanently for 35m euros (£30m). Deco praised Rashford for adapting to limited playing time and helping replace the injured Raphinha, stating he "deserves" the La Liga title he won with the club.