Former Manchester United and France defender Patrice Evra has issued a dire taunt to Barcelona fans hoping their team can make it past Atlético Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. In quotes collected by Diario SPORT, the outspoken former left-back says: “Listen, Barcelona fans need to wake up and face reality. I see […]
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick spoke to the press on Monday ahead of this team’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano on Tuesday night. Here’s a summary of Flick’s best quotes, including his thoughts on Gavi and Lamine Yamal, his expectations for the match and Frenkie de Jong’s status. Gavi “Gavi […]
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick does not seem to be too happy with Atletico Madrid’s pitch ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Champions League clash. The Catalan giants landed in the Spanish capital earlier today and have been training on the pitch ahead of the match. Footage obtained from El Desmarque showed Flick gesturing to UEFA officials and […]
Barcelona will attempt on Tuesday a massive comeback against Atlético Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals, and the team’s best player is drawing inspiration from some of the greats. Lamine Yamal spoke to the press on Monday to give his thoughts on the match, and he was asked about two of his idols in […]
Lamine Yamal is hoping for a favor from Diego Simeone ahead of Tuesday’s crunch Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico. The teenager heads into the match in impressive form for Hansi Flick’s side and is relishing the opportunity to pull off a special comeback against Atletico. “I feel great, I’m really looking forward to […]
FC Barcelona’s plane has landed in enemy territory. The team knows the mission, and preparations have begun. Barça will need at least two goals to overturn a 0-2 loss against Atlético Madrid and continue on their quest to win the UEFA Champions League. The expedition landed in Madrid at 12:30 p.m. local time. Hansi Flick […]
After a Champions League quarter-final first leg filled with talking points and controversy, Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone refused to comment on referees ahead of the return. “I’m thinking about my team, not the referees,” the manager stated. “They have a very difficult match ahead of them. With every match that brings us closer to […]
Barcelona are back in Champions League action on Tuesday night when they face Atletico in the quarter-finals of the tournament. Hansi Flick’s side need to turn around a 2-0 first-leg loss to proceed to the semi-finals of the competition and head into the game after beating Espanyol 4-1 in the derby in La Liga. There […]
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona team have come in for huge praise from former Bayern and Spain star Javi Martinez who thinks they are the most entertaining team to watch in the world. Barca have scored goals for fun since the German coach took over and have thrilled Martinez with their attacking brand of football. “From the […]
Recovery after derby victory over Espanyol – FC BarcelonaAfter the derby win against Espanyol at the Spotify Camp Nou and ahead of the trip to Madrid for the Champions League quarter-final return leg, the FC Barcelona squad were in for a post-match session Sunday at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. 900 La Liga wins at […]
Hansi Flick has included Marc Bernal and Gerard Martin in his Barcelona squad for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid. Martin is fit to play after being forced off against Espanyol at the weekend in what will be a big boost for Barca, particularly as Pau Cubarsi is suspended following his red card in […]
Barcelona look to book a spot in the Champions League semi-finals as they try to overturn a two-goal deficit against Atlético Madrid in the second leg of their quarter-final tie at the Metropolitano. Here’s how we think Hansi Flick will line up his troops for Tuesday’s battle: Defense Hansi Flick was criticized for playing his […]
Victor Munoz has been linked with both Barcelona and Real Madrid after impressing for Osasuna and receiving a first call-up to the Spain team this season. The youngster actually spent time at La Masia before moving onto the Spanish capital and Madrid want to make sure he doesn’t end up heading back to Barcelona, according […]
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says he has a plan for Tuesday’s crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg against Barcelona. The hosts head into the game 2-0 up in the tie and in good shape to make it through to the semi-finals and a match-up against Arsenal or Sporting. Simeone made 10 changes to his […]
Marc Casado appears to be heading towards the exit door at Barcelona after a frustrating season with the Catalan giants. The midfielder has found game time hard to come by and is now said to be willing to listen to offers to move on, according to Diario Sport. Casado had previously insisted he was determined […]
Marco Senesi appears to be slipping away from Barcelona as he is set to make a decision on his next move ahead of the summer transfer window. According to Matteo Moretto, the Bournemouth star “is about to choose his next team.” The defender’s agents are said to be in “close contact with Chelsea, Tottenham, and […]
This one is guaranteed to generate debate. Did Hansi Flick make the right call with his team selection against Espanyol? With Real Madrid, once again, dropping points against Girona on Friday, the manager had a choice to make with his team now leading by nine points at the top of the table. Earlier in the […]
Barcelona moved nine points clear of La Liga on Saturday by beating Espanyol 4-1 at Camp Nou in a game where Hansi Flick resisted the urge to rest key players such as Lamine Yamal and Pedri. Both players ended up playing 90 minutes in the match, with Flick admitting after the game he had wanted […]
Lamine Yamal couldn’t resist a dig at Espanyol after playing a starring role in Barcelona’s 4-1 win over their local rivals in La Liga on Saturday. The teenager scored and bagged two assists on his 100th La Liga outing and took to social media after the game with a post that read: “Barcelona is 💙❤️!! […]
FC Barcelona 4-1 Espanyol: Closing in on the title – FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona have moved even closer to the Liga title after defeating Espanyol 4-1 on Saturday, which, coupled with Real Madrid’s draw with Girona the day before, means they are now an immense nine points clear at the top of the Liga table. Lamine […]
As Atlético Madrid edged to a 2-0 first-leg victory in the Champions League on Wednesday night, the hundreds of millions of Barcelona fans across the globe began to voice their displeasure and highlight the need for a complete summer rebuild. Such is the club’s weighty standard that, even after a domestic treble and a run […]
Barcelona moved another step closer to retaining their La Liga title on Saturday by beating Espanyol at Camp Nou 4-1 thanks to goals from Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford. The win sees Barcelona move nine points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table following their draw with Girona on Friday […]
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has urged his players not to become complacent after victory over Espanyol sent the Catalans nine points clear with just seven games left to play. The Catalans giants are now in an excellent position to retain their league title, but Flick says the job is not done yet and has urged […]
After a devastating first leg defeat in the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid, it was back down to business in La Liga for Barcelona. With Real Madrid having only drawn at home to Girona on Friday night, Barca would have the chance to go nine points clear at the top of the table with […]
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick admitted that he had been hoping to rest Lamine Yamal during Saturday’s La Liga clash with Espanyol. Yamal started the game again at Camp Nou, despite pre-match talk that he’d suffered a niggle in training before the game, and ended up playing the whole 90 minutes. Flick said that he’d been […]