Barcelona allowed eight first-team players to leave during the summer as Hansi Flick’s side continued to establish themselves as La Liga’s strongest team.
Here is how each player’s move has worked out so far.
Robert Lewandowski – Chicago Fire
Barcelona’s decision to let Lewandowski’s contract expire has not proved costly, with Raphinha’s outstanding form helping to fill the attacking void.
Lewandowski joined MLS side Chicago Fire as a free agent and has scored 10 goals in 23 games. That is a respectable return, although below his usual standards.
The 38-year-old endured an eight-game MLS scoring drought during September and October, but has responded with three goals in two games in November ahead of the playoffs.
Ferran Torres – PSG
Torres had a remarkable summer, scoring the winner in the World Cup final before joining reigning Champions League holders PSG.
The 26-year-old scored twice on his Ligue 1 debut and followed that with a hat-trick in his first Champions League appearance. He also found the net against Brest and Marseille.
However, he went eight games without scoring between the last two international breaks and currently has seven goals from 14 appearances.
Ansu Fati – Monaco
Once regarded as the next major star at Barcelona, Fati left on loan for Monaco last season with an option to buy. After scoring 12 goals – the best total of his career – Monaco made the move permanent for €11m.
His progress has since been affected by injury. He has scored in both of his Conference League appearances but has played only three times in Ligue 1 since the transfer. He is expected to be sidelined for another month.
Hector Fort – Real Sociedad
Fort spent last season on loan at Elche before joining Europa League participants Real Sociedad permanently.
The Barcelona-born right-back’s first start against Bournemouth lasted 45 minutes, and he had to wait until after the first international break of the season for his first La Liga starts.
He provided an assist within three minutes of his first league start against Malaga, but has been an unused substitute in three Europa League matches since the Bournemouth defeat.
Inaki Pena – Panathinaikos
Like Fort, Pena finished last season at Elche on loan before moving permanently, joining Greek club Panathinaikos.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper has started 10 Greek Super League matches and kept five clean sheets. Panathinaikos were top of the table at the international break.
Pena has not kept a clean sheet in the Conference League but has also been a regular starter in that competition.
Alex Valle Torrents – Ajax
Torrents, a 19-year-old left-back, played four times for Barcelona last season before moving to Ajax. He has made only one Eredivisie appearance, as a substitute, and then spent the next nine league matches on the bench.
He has started once and appeared as a substitute once in the Conference League.
Pau Victor Marques – Braga
Marques made only two Barcelona appearances last season but joined Braga for €11m, the same fee paid for Fati.
The 20-year-old midfielder has started just one of six matches for Braga and was substituted at half-time in that game. He has been an unused substitute in their Conference League fixtures.
Andres Cuenca Cortes – Royal Antwerp
Cortes made his only Barcelona appearance against Alaves late last season, playing the full 90 minutes. The left-footed centre-back was 21 and appeared unlikely to feature in the club’s long-term plans.
He subsequently joined Belgian top-flight side Royal Antwerp, where he has started all eight matches since arriving.
