BARCA’S TREBLE HUNT

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Barcelona remains in the hunt for the treble despite feeling a wind of change is coming.
On Sunday the Catalans journey to lowly Valladolid in what should be a straightforward three points, where a triumph against a side winless in 10 league matches would see Barca take the lead at the top for at least a day until Real Madrid host Levante.
Lionel Messi is scoring but, surprisingly, his future remains in doubt as rumours swirl that Manchester City is ready to pay his 275 million buyout clause. There are also reports that the Argentina captain’s teammates are frustrated by his tendency to disappear during games.
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino’s future also continues to be questioned, and Neymar’s arrival has been marked by the saga surrounding his transfer from Santos.
Goalkeeper Victor Valdes has already said he would leave the club at the end of the season, and defender Carles Puyol announced Tuesday that this would be his last season with the club, too.
“My generation and the one before don’t know about a Barca without Puyi in defence,” Barcelona teammate Gerard Pique wrote on his Facebook page.
“I suppose nothing will be the same again.”
WHO WILL AVOID THE DROP?
Sunday morning also sees Villareal’s push for a top-four spot and Champions League continue with a trip to Granada, who look set for a nervy end to the season, with relegation a distinct possibility.
The Yellow Submarine are six points behind Athletic Bilbao (fourth) and will be looking to keep the pressure on the Basque club.