2014 Barcelona Away – Neymar Jr #11 Large

The 2013/14 season was one of transition and turbulence for FC Barcelona, as the club navigated change both on and off the pitch. It marked the debut season of Neymar Jr., the Brazilian prodigy signed from Santos, and the final campaign under manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino.

• La Liga:

  • Barcelona finished 2nd, just three points behind Atlético Madrid.

  • The title was decided on the final day at Camp Nou, where a 1–1 draw with Atlético handed the visitors the championship.

• Copa del Rey:

  • Reached the final, but lost 2–1 to Real Madrid, with Gareth Bale’s famous solo goal deciding it.

• UEFA Champions League:

  • Eliminated in the quarterfinals by Atlético Madrid (2–1 on aggregate).

• Spanish Super Cup:

  • Winners, defeating Atlético Madrid on away goals (1–1 aggregate).

• Key Storyline:

  • Injuries to key players, including Messi and Neymar, disrupted momentum.

  • The season symbolized the end of an era — Xavi’s influence was waning, Puyol retired, and Martino departed at the end of the campaign.

• Kit: The 2013/14 Barcelona away jersey, by Nike, was a vibrant yellow-to-red gradient design, inspired by the Catalan “Senyera” flag. It was one of the most patriotic kits in club history — bold, distinctive, and symbolic of Catalan pride.

2. Player’s Impact – Neymar Jr. (2013/14)

Neymar Jr. made his highly anticipated debut for Barcelona in the 2013/14 season after his transfer from Santos for approximately €57 million.

• Appearances: 41 matches in all competitions.

• Statistics: 15 goals and 11 assists.

• Key Moments:

  • Scored in his first Clásico, a 2–1 win over Real Madrid at Camp Nou.

  • Netted twice in the Copa del Rey semifinal against Real Sociedad.

  • Scored Barcelona’s only goal in the Copa del Rey final loss to Real Madrid.

  • Delivered standout performances in the Champions League, including a brace vs. Celtic and a crucial goal vs. Atlético.

• Role: Played mainly as a left forward in the 4–3–3, complementing Messi on the opposite side and forming the early foundation of what would become the legendary MSN trio (Messi, Suárez, Neymar) the following year.

• Legacy: Neymar’s debut season was a success — a year of adaptation that showed flashes of the flair, creativity, and composure that would define his Barcelona legacy. Despite team setbacks, his performances hinted at the superstardom that would soon follow.

3. Full Squad List – FC Barcelona 2013/14

Manager: Gerardo “Tata” Martino

Goalkeepers:

• Víctor Valdés

• José Manuel Pinto

• Oier Olazábal

Defenders:

• Dani Alves

• Gerard Piqué

• Carles Puyol (Captain)

• Javier Mascherano

• Adriano

• Jordi Alba

• Marc Bartra

• Martín Montoya

Midfielders:

• Xavi Hernández

• Andrés Iniesta

• Sergio Busquets

• Cesc Fàbregas

• Alex Song

• Sergi Roberto

• Jonathan dos Santos

Forwards:

• Neymar Jr.

• Lionel Messi

• Pedro Rodríguez

• Alexis Sánchez

• Cristian Tello