Fermin Lopez identifies the key change behind Barcelona’s unbeaten start

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez believes the team’s main shortcoming last season was a lack of options on the bench.

The Catalan side have opened the new Spanish league campaign with seven consecutive victories, giving them a perfect 21-point total and a strong lead at the top of the table.

Barcelona will next face Getafe at home, with the match scheduled for 10 October.

The team is managed by Hans-Dieter Flick.