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Barcelona defender Xavi Espart has sent out a heartfelt message to Hansi Flick after making his debut for the first team in midweek against Newcastle in the Champions League. Flick has likened Espart to Germany legend Philipp Lahm and sent him on at St James’ Park for his first taste of senior football. Espart says […]
Ronald Araújo saw his Barcelona team-mates earlier in the day at training, and a few hours later he saw them again, this time around a dinner table. The Uruguayan center back invited the entire first team and coaching staff out for a group dinner tonight, according to reports. Araújo turned 27 last week and wanted […]
João Cancelo did not arrive in Barcelona this winter with the idea that he would be playing every minute that matters. Yet a few weeks after leaving Saudi Arabia behind, that is more or less where things stand. Alejandro Baldé’s thigh injury in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg has forced Hansi Flick into […]
Barcelona’s search for a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski keeps circling back to the same name. But the chances that Julián Álvarez will leave Atlético Madrid and join their league rivals are looking remote. According to Diario SPORT, Atlético have already taken a firm internal position: if Álvarez leaves the club, it will not be […]
Hansi Flick is currently preparing his team to face Sevilla in La Liga on Sunday, with the game sandwiched between two Champions League last 16 ties with Newcastle. The Catalan giants head into the return fixture at Camp Nou next week after a 1-1 draw at St James’ Park, putting them in a good position […]
The debate between Joan Laporta and Víctor Font was like watching two people argue about survival versus theory. Laporta has led the club through dark times, not always perfectly, but inarguably he has improved the state of the club after the end of the Josep Maria Bartomeu era. Font presents a compelling case about what […]
Erling Haaland’s Rafael Pimienta has spoken out about the Manchester City striker’s future after Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font claimed he was trying to secure a buy option on the Norway star. As expected, Pimienta has given the talk short shrift, insisting Haaland is perfectly happy where he is and that there’s been no contact […]
Xavi Espart became the latest youngster to make his debut under Hansi Flick at Barcelona, coming on as a late substitute in the 1-1 draw with Newcastle in the Champions League. Alvaro Cortes was also in the squad for the game at St James’ Park – with both players eyeing first-team minutes now that Alejandro […]
Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has spoken out on speculation that he’s trying to secure a preferential purchase option on Erling Haaland. It’s been reported that members of Font’s team met with Manchester City this week while the club were in Madrid for their Champions League tie with Real. Font has been asked about the […]
Barcelona were back in training on Thursday but there was no sign of Lamine Yamal who missed the session with Hansi Flick’s first-team squad. According to Diario Sport, the teenager missed out because he’s feeling unwell but the club expect him back on Friday and think he will be available to play against Sevilla on […]
HIGHLIGHTS | Newcastle United v FC Barcelona – FC BarcelonaAll the action from the Champions League Last 16 first leg from St. James’ Park. VLOG | Newcastle United v Barça – FC BarcelonaOur very special inside view of matchday as the Champions League returns with the Last 16 first leg away to Newcastle United. History […]
Barcelona have reportedly set a price limit ahead of the summer transfer window as they search for a new No. 9 to take over from Robert Lewandowski. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Catalans have decided they won’t pay more than €100 million, including fixed and variable fees, for their next striker. Julian Alvarez continues to […]
Xavi Espart became the latest Barcelona youngster to make his debut under Hansi Flick, coming on as a substitute in the closing stages of the 1-1 draw against Newcastle United. Flick has talked up the teenager after losing Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde to injury, showering him with praise by comparing him to Germany legend […]
Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has reportedly met with Manchester City officials this week to discuss the possibility of signing Erling Haaland. A new report from Diario Sport claims that two members of Font’s team, Carles Planchart and Xavier Aguilar, were in the Spanish capital today to meet with CEO Ferran Soriano and sporting director […]
Juventus have been urged to snap up Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski on a free transfer this summer when his contract at the Camp Nou comes to an end. Former striker David Trezeguet feels that Lewandowski on a free would be a good move by the Turin giants even though the striker is heading into the […]
Barcelona drew 1-1 with Newcastle in the Champions League on Tuesday night at St James’ Park, with Lamine Yamal grabbing a late equaliser from the penalty spot. The spot-kick was awarded after Malick Thiaw brought down Dani Olmo, giving Hansi Flick’s side the chance to salvage a decent result in the first leg of their […]
Thierry Henry has named Barcelona as one of his favorites for the Champions League this season along with Arsenal and Bayern Munich. Barcelona drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Newcastle, with Henry admitting afterwards defensive improvements are still needed. “For me, right now, my three favourites – […]
Robert Lewandowski’s future keeps on making all kinds of headlines as the 37-year-old striker heads into the final few months of his contract at Barcelona. Joan Laporta has said this week that he would like Lewandowski to stay for another year and that he would be willing to offer the veteran another 12 months as […]
Barcelona have been handed some good news on the injury front with regards to Eric Garcia after he missed Tuesday’s Champions League draw with Newcastle. The defender has undergone tests this morning and it’s been determined he simply has a minor overload and no injury, according to multiple reports. Garcia is not yet ruled out […]
Raphinha endured another frustrating night for Barcelona on Tuesday as Hansi Flick’s side drew 1-1 with Newcastle at St James’ Park in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. The Brazil international has returned to fitness but hasn’t been able to consistently capture his magical form of last season when he was […]
Newcastle United 1-1 FC Barcelona: Late reprieve – FC BarcelonaQuality defending and an injury time penalty earn a draw from a difficult encounter in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg. Lamine Yamal youngest player to reach 30 Champions League appearances – FC BarcelonaBlaugrana star breaks record held by Warren Zaïre-Emery after making 30th […]
As Hansi Flick said after the game, a bad performance, but not a bad result. Barcelona entered hostile territory against Newcastle, and they weren’t ready to fight the battle. Luckily, the Magpies were not at their clinical best, because if they were, the tie would already be over. In more ways than one, the game […]
Barcelona center-back Pau Cubarsi praised his team’s defensive effort after Tuesday’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle United in the Champions League. The Catalans were put under real pressure at St James’ Park but escaped with a draw when Lamine Yamal slotted home a late penalty. Cubarsi says the backline – which was much changed due to […]
Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal played down injury fears after being taken on during Tuesday’s Champions League draw with Newcastle. Bernal was in the starting XI again at St James’ Park but had to go off after 73 minutes and it appeared he might have picked up a problem. However, Bernal was caught by reporters as […]
Julian Alvarez was quizzed about his future after Atletico’s Champions League win over Tottenham on Tuesday night and insists he’s happy with Diego Simeone’s side. The Argentine was on target in a 5-2 win over Spurs in the first leg of their last 16 tie and was asked about Barcelona after the final whistle. “What […]