Barcelona are on the verge of a historic treble this season having already nearly won La Liga and reached the finals of the Spanish Cup and Champions League. However, the article notes that while Barcelona dominate possession and press teams well, their defense is prone to weaknesses against direct play, high balls, and lofted crosses. The article argues Barcelona need to sign a tough, tall defender in the mold of former player Carlos Puyol to shore up these defensive issues as they aim to continue dominating in future seasons.