It was an emotional day at Estadi Johan Cruyff as fans were introduced to the Barcelona team that will take on a new season without the greatest player of all time.
Even as they dominated the biggest team in Italy, the excitement was muted.
For a club in desperate search of optimism, it was hard to let it manifest even as the players, new and old faces alike, gave a strong performance that’s hopefully a sign of good things to come.
A lot could still happen between now and the end of the transfer window at the end of the month.