The 2004–05 season saw Futbol Club Barcelona end their six-year wait for the La Liga title, having not won the league or, indeed, any trophy since the 1998–99 season and thus La Liga trophy returned to Barcelona's trophy room. Having finished second in La Liga the previous season, Barcelona once again competed in the UEFA Champions League as well as the Copa del Rey. The squad was restructured significantly following the retirement of key players Luis Enrique and Marc Overmars, as well as the return of Edgar Davids to Juventus and first team regulars Patrick Kluivert and Phillip Cocu moving onto new clubs. Ronaldinho's and new signing Samuel Eto'o's performances won them places in FIFPro's XI of 2004–05. Ronaldinho was later named FIFA World Player of the Year for 2005 for the second time in succession and with the highest points total ever; Eto'o came third. This season was also notable for the debut of Lionel Messi.
Players
Squad Correct as of 30 September 2009.
In
Total spending: €74.2 million
Out
Total income: €14.75 million
Competitions
La Liga
League table
Results by Round
Matches
Copa del Rey
Round of 64
Champions League
Group stage
Round of 16
Statistics Players statistics
Friendlies GAMES 2004–2005 16-07-2004 Friendly. Banyoles 1–1 Barcelona
18-07-2004 Friendly. Figueres 1–2 Barcelona
20-07-2004 Friendly. Palamós 0–6 Barcelona
23-07-2004 30th anniversary of the José Rico Pérez stadium. Hércules 1–1 Barcelona
29-07-2004 Friendly. Suwon Samsung Bluewings 1–0 Barcelona
01-08-2004 Friendly. Kashima Antlers 0–5 Barcelona
04-08-2004 Friendly. Júbilo Iwata 0–3 Barcelona.
08-08-2004 Friendly. Shanghai United 0–3 Barcelona
14-08-2004 Cardiff Capital Challenge Match. Parma 0–1 Barcelona.
18-08-2004 Centenary of FC Vilafranca. Vilafranca 0–6 Barcelona
20-08-2004 Copa Catalunya (semifinal). Peralada 0–4 Barcelona
22-08-2004 Copa Catalunya (final). Espanyol 0–2 Barcelona
25-08-2005 Joan Gamper Trophy. Barcelona 2–1 Milan.
07-10-2005 Friendly. Marseille 0–0 Barcelona
14-12-2004 Friendly. Barcelona 2–1 Ajax
02-06-2005 Friendly. Lleida 3–3 Barcelona
12-06-2005 Friendly. Yokohama F. Marinos 3–3 Barcelona
15-06-2005 Friendly. Urawa Red Diamonds 0–3 Barcelona
See also FC Barcelona 2004–05 UEFA Champions League 2004–05 La Liga 2004–05 Copa del Rey
References
External links
FCBarcelonaweb.co.uk English Speaking FC Barcelona Supporters ESPNsoccernet: Barcelona Team Page FC Barcelona (Spain) profile uefa.com - UEFA Champions League Web Oficial de la Liga de Fútbol Profesional