What were some of the highlights of Maradona's time at Barcelona?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

Diego Maradona joined Barcelona in 1982 for a then world record transfer fee of £5m from Boca Juniors. Maradona was a success in his two seasons in Barcelona, helping them win the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup in 1983.

Maradona's time in Barcelona is well-remembered for his performance against Real Madrid in 1983, where he scored a brace in a 2-1 win. He also scored a famous goal in a match against Athletic Bilbao where he dribbled past five players before slotting the ball into the net.

Despite his success on the field, Maradona's time at Barcelona was not without controversy. He was involved in an altercation with Bilbao fans which led to a five-match ban, and he was also suspended for two months after testing positive for cocaine use.

Maradona's time at Barcelona may have been short-lived, but his impact on the club and the city will never be forgotten.