There’s something special about May 7 for Barcelona. It’s not just a date — it’s a symbol of destiny.
On 7 May 2009, Andrés Iniesta’s stunning injury-time equalizer at Stamford Bridge sent Chelsea crashing out and Barcelona into the Champions League final. They went on to win the treble under Pep Guardiola.
Exactly six years later, on 7 May 2015, Lionel Messi ran riot against Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou, putting Barcelona on course for another final. Again, they went all the way, and yes — won the treble.
Now, ten years on, 7 May 2025 is once again circled on every Barça fan’s calendar. This Tuesday night, the Catalans face Inter Milan at San Siro in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final. With nothing separate them from the first leg, the hope for final lies on second leg.
Under Hansi Flick Barça are showing signs of a revival. The Copa del Rey is already in the bag, and La Liga looks likely. With the Champions League still in play, the treble dream is alive.
Football loves its coincidences. But for Barcelona, 7 May isn’t just coincidence — it’s legacy.
If they get past Inter, don’t be surprised if belief starts to spread across Catalonia.
Because when the calendar reads 7 May , Barcelona believe in magic.