The 1997–98

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season saw the club win the

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title and the

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, under the guidance of new coach

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. Van Gaal was hired from

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. Striker

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and

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also joined the team. The club sold Ronaldo to

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just before the season began, with Anderson becoming their main striker. Van Gaal introduced a 4-3-3 formation to Barcelona, under which

scored 20 goals in the league as centre forward. Barcelona won their 15th

title, 2nd

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title and their 24th

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title, thus winning a domestic double. Barcelona crashed out of the

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, finishing last in their group.

Squad

:''Squad at end of season''

Transfers

Winter

Competitions

La Liga

League table

Results by round

Matches

Copa del Rey

Eightfinals

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Final

UEFA Champions League

Second qualifying round

Group stage

Supercopa de España

UEFA Super Cup

Friendlies

Statistics

Players statistics

References

External links

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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
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Spanish football championship–winning seasons 1997 in Catalan sport 1998 in Catalan sport