Since Christmas, there was no rest for elite professional football players.
Playing at a big club was a lifelong dream for most professional football players, but sometimes, it was not until you get there that you truly know the pressure and crazy expectations that come with playing for a big club.
One mistake, and fans would scrutinize it for a long time.
Without the right mentality, you could crumble from the hate alone.
From the Supercopa de Espana straight to the Copa del Rey, and without rest, the football schedule was plunging Barcelona back into league action.
Unlike small clubs, big clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid compete in almost all the available competitions every year, meaning they play more games than players in small clubs.
There was literally no rest in between.
