So here we go again then. Liga returns to the Camp Nou and a pre-match presentation of the 15/16 trophy demonstrated Barça's intentions for this season. Another long title race is in store and Barcelona took the first step against Real Betis.
The game was also an opener to Gus Poyet's Spanish managerial career and you would struggle to find a harder place to get started. Luis Enrique meanwhile was becoming a veteran of the Barcelona job. In a particular occupation that rarely lasts more than two seasons, Enrique was heading into his third.