Barcelona sporting director Deco has opened up on the club’s decision to bring back Joao Cancelo on loan for the rest of the 2025-26 season. Cancelo is expected to be unveiled as a Barcelona player once again shortly, with Deco explaining why the Catalans have gone for the Portugal star rather than a center-back. “Cancelo is […]
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Barcelona stopper Joan Garcia put in another impressive showing on Wednesday night, keeping yet another clean sheet as Hansi Flick’s side eased into the Spanish Super Cup final by thrashing Athletic Club. Yet it was a different story for his opposite number. Unai Simon shipped five in the Athletic Club goal and will certainly not […]
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that Joao Cancelo is set to return to the club for a second stint. Cancelo is due to have a medical on Friday and will then spend the rest of the season on loan at the Camp Nou from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. Laporta is happy to have […]
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Recovery session in two places – FC BarcelonaThose who started against Athletic Club work out in the hotel, while the remainder of the squad train as normal on a pitch at King Abdulaziz Sports City. INSIDE VIEW | Behind the scenes against Athletic – FC BarcelonaWednesday produced some memorable scenes in Jeddah, and here are […]
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Barcelona have confirmed that summer signing Roony Bardghji has been handed a new squad number after being officially registered with the first team. Rooney arrived in the summer and was initially registered with Barca Athletic, taking the No. 28 shirt for the first half of the campaign. He’s now officially a first-team player and will […]
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Inigo Martinez has laughed off suggestions that he could make a shock return to Barcelona in the January transfer window. The defender moved from Barcelona to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in the summer and there has been talk he could be tempted back to Catalunya. The question has now been put to Martinez and […]
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Víctor Font’s platform “Nosaltres” has renewed its attack on FC Barcelona’s compliance department, accusing it of failing to act on a string of controversial business decisions while directing its attention elsewhere. Font is a Catalan businessman and former investment banker who emerged as a leading opposition figure at FC Barcelona after running for the club’s […]
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Barcelona star Eric Garcia says that victory at the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia would give Barcelona “extra confidence” ahead of the second half of the 2025-26 season. Hansi Flick’s side picked up the trophy last season and went on to claim the league title and the Copa del Rey. Garcia is hoping that […]
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Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has admitted that star striker Kylian Mbappe could make a surprise return from injury against Barcelona in Sunday’s Supercopa Clasico. Mbappe missed the semi-final win over Atletico and had been expected to sit out the whole tournament due to a knee injury. However, Alonso was asked about Mbappe after seeing […]
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Real Madrid will take on Barcelona once again in the final of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Thursday’s semi-final between the two city rivals. Barcelona had already booked their place in the showpiece event by thrashing Athletic Club and must now beat Los Blancos if they are to […]
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Barcelona have reportedly scheduled a medical for Joao Cancelo on Friday as the Catalan giants look to complete a loan transfer for the full-back. According to Mundo Deportivo, Cancelo is due at the club tomorrow for medical tests, with the transfer expected to be announced after that. Barcelona sporting director Deco has already admitted that […]
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Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has confirmed he’s set to fly back out to Saudi Arabia to rejoin the squad after returning home following an injury scare. The Germany goalkeeper left the camp before the semi-final win over Athletic Club due to a knee problem. He underwent tests back home at Barcelona and has now […]
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Premier League side Chelsea never seem to tire of splashing out to strengthen their squad and are reportedly eyeing more transfers after appointing Liam Rosenior as their new boss. Rosenior has taken over from Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge, signing a contract until 2032, and the rumor mill is already getting exited about the players […]
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Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi says he’s hoping to face Real Madrid in the final of the Spanish Super Cup after helping his team book their place in Sunday’s showpiece. The Catalan giants thrashed Athletic Club 5-0 in their semi-final on Wednesday night and will now face the winners of the second game between Real and […]
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FC Barcelona 5-0 Athletic Club: Super finalists – FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona have blitzed their way into Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup Final (kick-off 8pm CET) with a simply staggering 5–0 victory over Athletic Club. A colossal Raphinha struck twice, with Ferran Torres, Fermín López and Roony Bardghji also on target — four of the goals coming […]
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick issued an update on Robert Lewandowski’s future after watching his team thrash Athletic Club 5-0 at the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Lewandowski has lost prominence this season and is heading towards the end of his contract. Yet Flick says it’s not definite the veteran striker will leave the club […]
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Barcelona sporting director Deco has offered an update on the club’s pursuit of Joao Cancelo and says he’s hopeful the transfer will be completed soon. Cancelo is set to leave Al-Hilal and join Barcelona on loan for the rest of the 2025-26, with Hansi Flick having already spoken about how he’s happy to have the […]
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Barcelona cruised into the final of the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday night by thrashing Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic Club 5-0 in Saudi Arabia. Goals from Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, Roony Bardhgji and two from Raphinha made it an excellent night for Hansi Flick’s side as they aim to successfully defend their title. Barcelona’s 5-0 win […]
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Barcelona gave their fans in Saudi Arabia just what they wanted. The thumping of Athletic Club looked more like a Harlem Globetrotters show than a cup match with a trophy on the line. For as good as Barcelona has been lately, the wins for the most part haven’t come easy. It’s nice to see a […]
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The Spanish Super Cup has always been something of an acquired taste for fans of LaLiga clubs that have been able to contest the showpiece. Much more so since it moved to Saudi Arabia in mid-season. This edition clearly irked Athletic’s Inaki Williams before a ball was kicked, too. At least when it was played […]
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has explained why he left Lamine Yamal on the bench for Wednesday’s Spanish Super Cup win over Athletic. Yamal missed training again ahead of the match and Flick explained that the teenager has been feeling ill and that his absence was nothing to do with his recent pubalgia issues. “He had […]
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Barcelona star Raphinha admitted he enjoyed himself on Wednesday night after scoring twice in a 5-0 win over Athletic Cup in the Spanish Super Cup. The Catalan giants simply cruised past the Baque side to set up a final against either Real Madrid or Atletico on Sunday in Jeddah. Raphinha says that when Barcelona are […]
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Barcelona are safely through to the final of the 2026 Spanish Super Cup thanks to a dominant 5-0 win over Athletic Club on Wednesday’s semi-final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Barça were in full control from start to finish and sealed the victory thanks to a spectacular first half in which they scored four goals and […]
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WELCOME TO THE KING ABDULLAH SPORTS CITY!!! The second largest stadium in Saudi Arabia is the site of the 2026 Spanish Super Cup and hosts tonight’s semi-final between Barcelona and Athletic Club. Barça come into this one looking to defend last year’s Supercopa title and are looking for a win to book a spot in […]
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Barcelona sporting director Deco has offered an update on Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s injury after the goalkeeper dropped out of the Spanish Super Cup squad after picking up a problem in training . Ter Stegen has returned to the club for further tests, with Diego Kochen taking his place in the squad, and Deco spoke before […]
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