FC Barcelona statement – FC BarcelonaClub legal services submit a formal complaint to UEFA regarding the events that happened in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atlético Madrid. Frenkie de Jong joins part of training – FC BarcelonaThe morning after the painful 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid, activity resumed at the Ciutat Esportiva […]
Barcelona look to remain in control of the La Liga title race as the Blaugrana face city rivals Espanyol at Camp Nou in what promises to be a hard-fought derby. Here’s how we think Hansi Flick will line up his troops for Saturday’s battle: Defense Barça had to play the entire second half of their […]
Former Barcelona star Emmanuel Petit has been critical of Hansi Flick’s side in the wake of their damaging 2-0 defeat to Atletico in the first leg of their Champions League tie. Goals from Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth have put Diego Simeone’s side in a great position to knock Barca out and progress to the […]
Former Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has had his say on the team’s Champions League defeat to Atletico and feels the game showed how Hansi Flick’s side are too reliant on Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. Raphinha is currently sidelined through injury and is being missed by the Catalans, while Yamal continues to impress in the starting […]
During Barcelona’s 2-0 loss to Atlético Madrid, something curious happened. It was a goal-kick, and Atlético goalkeeper Juan Musso kicked the ball from his six-yard box to Marc Pubill. The defender placed his hand on the ball, and kicked it back to Musso. Barcelona protested for a penalty kick for handball. The referee did not […]
Barcelona have issued a statement to confirm they have submitted a formal complaint about the refereeing during Wednesday’s Champions League defeat to Atletico. The Catalans have been left furious by the decision not to send off Marc Pubill and award Barcelona a penalty for a clear handball. Here’s the statement: “FC Barcelona inform that the […]
Lamine Yamal has sent out a defiant message in the wake of Barcelona’s defeat to Atletico in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Barcelona are 2-0 down to Diego Simeone’s side ahead of the return fixture in the Spanish capital next week, but Yamal isn’t giving up hope yet. “This isn’t over, […]
Barcelona’s Champions League hopes suffered a blow on Wednesday as Hansi Flick’s side lost 2-0 to Atletico in the first leg of their quarter-final tie The game between the two La Liga sides was once again full of controversy, with Pau Cubarsi seeing red and Koke somehow avoiding an early bath. Barca were also furious […]
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick opted to take off Pedri at half-time of Wednesday’s Champions League tie with Atletico. The move was something of a surprise, with Flick revealing afterwards why he hooked his midfield talisman. “Pedri has some issues, nothing major, but we don’t want to take risks because we need him right now,” he […]
Pau Cubarsi has sent out a message to fans after being sent off for Barcelona against Atletico in the Champions League at Camp Nou. Cubarsi’s red card helped turn the game in Atletico’s favour, with Julian Alvarez going on to score the opener from the resulting free kick. Cubarsi says he takes responsibility for his […]
Former Barcelona striker Thierry Henry feels that Pau Cubarsi should not have been sent off against Atletico in the Champions League on Tuesday. Cubarsi saw red after a challenge on Giuliano Simeone which was deemed a denial of a clear goalscoring opportunity. However, Henry has explained why he thinks is was the wrong call. “No, […]
FC Barcelona 0-2 Atlético Madrid: Rough justice – FC BarcelonaTen-man Blaugrana deserve a lot more, but goals from Alvarez and Sorloth leave them with a mountain to climb in next Tuesday’s second leg. Flick: ‘Of course I believe’ – FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona coach reacts to the defeat at Spotify Camp Nou and insists his team’s […]
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick hit out at the match officials after Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat to Atletico in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Flick fumed after seeing Marc Pubill escape conceding a penalty for a handball in the area and had some strong words after the final whistle. “For me, it’s a […]
It feels like déjà vu all over again for Barcelona fans. Another Champions League letdown that consisted of a red card, uneven officiating, and an inability to hit the back of the net. First, some venting. How Koke managed to not be sent off in the first half is beyond me. Atlético Madrid are a […]
FC Barcelona did something admirable. Trailing 1-0, Hansi Flick made two changes to try to chase the game and score a goal. Most other coaches, and especially not Diego Simeone, would have never done so. Atlético Madrid’s boss would have parked the bus and accepted the 1-0 loss, looking to get the goal in the […]
Wednesday night’s Champions League clash between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid was not only the second in four days, but the fifth since the beginning of December. Saturday’s late, late showing from Barça at the Metropolitano was their eighth win in the last nine matches in all competitions, and Atleti hadn’t won in their last six […]
Barcelona have a mountain to climb on their quest for a spot in the Champions League semi-finals thanks to a painful 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid at Camp Nou in the first leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday night. After a strong start to the game the Blaugrana went down to 10 men thanks […]
WELCOME TO CAMP NOU!!! The Greatest Stadium on Earth hosts the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, with Barça looking for a second win in four days against the Colchoneros to take a solid result into next week’s second leg. This should be all kinds of fun, and […]
Barcelona have some ambitious plans for the upcoming summer transfer window, and signing a high-level center-back is one of the club’s clear priorities. The Catalans have been strongly linked with Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan, who appears very interested in moving to Camp Nou according to the latest reporting. But Barça have also been linked […]
The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana play the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Atlético Madrid, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 23 players for Wednesday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 13. Joan Garcia, 25. Wojciech Szczesny, 31. Diego Kochen Defenders: 2. João Cancelo, 3. Alejandro Balde, 4. Ronald Araujo, […]
Final session ahead of the Champions League quarter-final – FC BarcelonaThe FC Barcelona first team squad train ahead of the first leg match against Atlético Madrid at the Spotify Camp Nou. Ready for Barça v Atlético – FC BarcelonaTraining and media conferences the day before the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Hansi Flick: ‘We have […]
FC Barcelona needed a goal against Atlético Madrid in a tense La Liga game. Hansi Flick looked at his bench, and he knew he had the perfect answer on the bench. On came Robert Lewandowski. And like so many times in the past, the Polish striker scored. It was far from a beautiful goal. João […]
FC Barcelona vs Atlético de Madrid Competition/Round: 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, Quarter-Finals, 1st Leg Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Raphinha, Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal (out) Atlético Outs & Doubts: José Giménez, Johnny Cardoso, Pablo Barrios, Jan Oblak (out) Barcelona Form Guide: DWWWW Atlético Form Guide: WWLLL Misses next match if booked: Lamine Yamal, […]
João Cancelo’s stock is rising. He started a bit slowly but he has adjusted to La Liga again after spending time in Saudi Arabia. The FC Barcelona full-back has filled in admirably as the Catalans have struggled with injuries to various defenders. Now, reports say Barcelona are happy to keep him past this season. Now, […]
Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo has teamed up with his wife Abigail Olivera to launch a new video podcast, called “Lo que no sabías”:, or “What you didn’t know.” So far, the only content released from this enterprise is an Instagram video where the two are asked to point to whoever matches the criteria the most […]