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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Joan García’s recent form has reignited one of Spanish football’s most talked-about debates. His display in the Catalan derby at Cornellà, making seven crucial saves against his former club Espanyol, drew widespread praise and intensified calls for his inclusion in Luis de la Fuente’s squad as Barcelona won 2-0. Since returning from a November meniscus […]
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Barcelona have been drawn to face Racing Santander in the last 16 of the 2025-26 Copa de Rey. The draw took place on Wednesday and saw Hansi Flick’s defending champions paired against a team that have already caused a stir in the competition by dumping out high-flying Villarreal in the last round. Juan Carlos Arana […]
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When and where to watch FC Barcelona v Athletic Club – FC BarcelonaA look at the times and broadcasters of the semi final of the competition taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. Seven Spanish Super Cup debutants – FC BarcelonaJoan Garcia, Marc Bernal, Marcus Rashford, Roony Bardghji, Dro Fernández, Tommy Marqués and Jofre […]
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Barcelona are set to find out who they will play in the next round of the Copa del Rey when the draw for the last 16 takes place on Wednesday, January 7th at 1pm local time. Hansi Flick’s side booked their place in the next round by beating Guadalajara 2-0 in December and will face […]
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The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana are in Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic Club, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 24 players for Wednesday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 13. Joan Garcia, 25. Wojciech Szczesny, 31. Diego Kochen Defenders: 3. Alejandro Balde, 4. Ronald Araujo, 5. Pau Cubarsí, […]
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FC Barcelona vs Athletic Club Bilbao Competition/Round: 2026 Spanish Super Cup, Semi-Final 1 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Marc-André ter Stegen, Gavi, Andreas Christensen (out), Ronald Araujo (doubt) Athletic Outs & Doubts: Yeray Álvarez, Aymeric Laporte, Yuri Berchiche, Maroan Sannadi, Beñat Prados, Unai Eguiluz (out) Date/Time: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 10pm AST (local time), 8pm CET/WAT […]
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Athletic Club head into Wednesday’s Supercopa de España semifinal against FC Barcelona clear-eyed about the challenge that awaits them – beating one of Spain’s top two teams to progress into the final. Ernesto Valverde has acknowledged that his side are not the favorites, yet he frames the occasion as both a reward for past work […]
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Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has reportedly turned down the chance to leave the club in January and head to Saudi Arabia on a lucrative transfer. Lewandowski is out of contract at the end of the season and there have been reports that his name was brought up by Al-Hilal during recent talks about a loan […]
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Leon Goretzka could be on FC Barcelona’s radar for the summer transfer window, according to reports. The 30-year-old midfielder, who finishes his contract with Bayern Munich at the end of this season, is free to negotiate with other clubs starting January 1st. While he has multiple options, his desire to reunite with Hansi Flick, now […]
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Marc-André ter Stegen will not feature in the Spanish Supercopa after suffering a physical issue during FC Barcelona’s training session in Jeddah on Tuesday. The goalkeeper left the session around 25 minutes early and has returned to Barcelona for further assessment. In response, the club has called up Diego Kochen, who is expected to travel […]
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Lamine Yamal was a noticeable absentee once again in Barcelona training on Tuesday as Hansi Flick’s side continued preparations for their Spanish Super Cup clash against Athletic Club in Saudi Arabia. The teenager was not with his team-mates and did specific work in the gym but is expected to be available for Wednesday’s semi-final against […]
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick offered an update on the status of Ronald Araujo ahead of Wednesday’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic Club. Araujo was named in the squad for the trip to Saudi Arabia even though he’s not quite physically ready to return to play, and Flick confirmed at a press conference on Tuesday […]
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Hansi Flick has all but confirmed the signing of João Cancelo and explained why Barcelona decided to bring in the Portuguese full-back on loan until the end of the season. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia ahead of the Super Cup semi-final against Athletic Club, Flick said that while he preferred […]
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Joao Cancelo has posted a rather cryptic message on social media ahead of an expected return to Barcelona in the January transfer window. The full-back is expected to spend the second half of the season at Camp Nou after Barcelona agreed a deal with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. Cancelo has been eager to leave […]
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Barcelona are set to bring Joao Cancelo back to the Camp Nou for a second stint after agreeing a loan deal with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for the Portugal star. The move is something of a surprise, as a center-back had appeared to be a priority after Andreas Christensen’s injury, but does add another […]
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Barça are on their way to Jeddah – FC BarcelonaThe blaugrana delegation is led by president Joan Laporta and the party left Barcelona-El Prat airport at 1pm CET on Monday. After a five and a half hour journey the plane will land at King Abdulaziz International Airport, followed by a two hour transfer to their […]
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Former referee Mateu Lahoz has claimed that Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia has should been penalised for his push on team-mate Gerard Martin during Saturday’s win over Espanyol. Garcia stole the show at the RCDE Stadium, making a string of brilliant several and walked off with the MVP award after the game. He also raised a […]
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Barcelona look to win their first piece of silverware of the season as the Catalans travel to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Spanish Super Cup, and their first challenge is a semi-final against historical rivals Athletic Club. The Blaugrana have won their last eight games in all competitions and are coming off a huge win […]
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Robert Lewandowski has been talking about his time at Barcelona and admits that some of the club’s younger player weren’t too impressed with his attitude in his early days at the club. The 37-year-old said when he first arrived he was happy to try and offer advice but subsequently realised there was plenty he could […]
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Barcelona beat Espanyol 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday night in a game which saw Hansi Flick’s side continue their current winning streak but Manolo Gonzalez’s side pick up a first league defeat since November. Espanyol have been enjoying a strong season and it seems that one of their players impressed the Barcelona dressing room […]
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Barcelona have reached complete agreement with Saudi club Al Hilal to sign Portuguese full-back João Cancelo on a six-month loan deal, according to Fabrizio Romano. Barça made an official bid earlier on Monday and things moved very fast from there, with Cancelo’s personal preference for a return to Catalonia proving key in the deal, as […]
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Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has a big decision to make on his future in January after losing his place in the starting XI to summer signing Joan Garcia. The stopper isn’t thought to be too keen to move on but will be well aware he could lose his spot as Germany’s No. 1 goalkeeper […]
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Barcelona have reportedly made a first bid to bring Joao Cancelo back to the club in the January transfer window. Cancelo is keen to leave Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal this winter and is hoping to secure a return to Catalunya, although Inter are also thought to be in the race to land the Portugal […]
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Eric Garcia is enjoying a superb season at Barcelona and has become a vital player for Hansi Flick’s side, with his ability to play in a variety of positions a key asset. The 24-year-old, who signed a new contract until 2031 at the end of last year, is now being tipped to take over the […]
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