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FC Barcelona has formally responded to the cancellation of the highly anticipated and highly controversial Villarreal CF fixture that was set to be played in Miami this December, voicing regret over what it called “a lost opportunity” to grow both the club’s and La Liga’s international reach. Just a little after La Liga announced that […]
The once-ambitious plan to stage a match La Liga between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF in Miami has been shelved. La Liga and promoter Relevent Sports blame “uncertainty in Spain” and “insufficient time” to pull off the event. While that might sound like a logistical hiccup, for the players and the home supporters in Spain, […]
Fermín López is a fan favorite at Barcelona for a reason. He is a no nonsense player. Against Olympiacos, he put on a masterclass of how to score goals. It doesn’t require fancy moves, it requires hunger and killer instinct. Fermín seems to always know where the ball is going to drop inside of box, […]
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was full of praise for Fermin Lopez after seeing the youngster bag a hat-trick against Olympiacos on Tuesday. Lopez took home the match ball, and the MVP award, after a brilliant showing that clearly impressed his manager. “He scores, he runs, he’s very complete. His performance was sensational. Three goals, the […]
The third game in this season’s Champions League for Barca saw them line up at home against Greek giants, Olympiacos. Placed down in 10th at the start of proceedings, whilst not winning wouldn’t have necessarily been a disaster for the Catalans, earning three more points would clearly set Hansi Flick’s side up nicely for the […]
Barcelona’s controversial La Liga match against Villarreal in Miami needs to be postponed, according to the organisers. The fixture had been scheduled to go ahead in the United States on December 20 after being given the green light by La Liga and UEFA. However, the organisers have issued a statement to say there is not […]
Fermin Lopez was a happy man after scoring a hat-trick as Barcelona swept Olympiacos aside 6-1 in the Champions League. The win sends Barca back to winning ways in the competition after defeat to PSG last time out, and Lopez admits it’s just what Hansi Flick’s side needed. “Very happy. We needed a win like […]
Barcelona returned to winning ways in Europe in emphatic fashion thanks to a dominant 6-1 win over Greek champions Olympiacos in their third Champions League match of the season to temporarily return to the Top 8 in the League Phase standings. The Blaugrana dominated from start to finish and opened the floodgates in the second […]
Barcelona star Fermin Lopez wrote his name into the history books on Tuesday night as he scored a hat-trick in an emphatic victory over Olympiacos at Montjuic in the Champions League. Lopez becomes the first Spanish player to score three times in one match for Barcelona in the history of Europe’s premier club competition. Lopez […]
WELCOME TO THE MONTJUÏC OLYMPIC STADIUM!!! The beautiful temporary home of the world’s greatest football club in the capital of Catalonia is the site of Barcelona’s third game in the League Phase of this season’s Champions League against Greek champions Olympiacos. Barça must pick up all three points to remain in contention for the Top 8 after […]
Hansi Flick has raised a few eyebrows after naming his Barcelona starting XI to face Olympiacos in the Champions League on Tuesday. The German coach is without several key players due to injury, including Gavi, Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo, Joan Garcia and Raphinha, but has also decided to rest Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman has […]
The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana welcome Greek champions Olympiacos to Montjuïc for an important Champions League game, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 23 players for Tuesday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 25. Wojciech Szczesny, 31. Diego Kochen, 33. Eder Aller Defenders: 3. Alejandro Balde, 4. Ronald Araujo, 5. Pau Cubarsí, 18. […]
Final session before visit of Olympiacos – FC BarcelonaThe FC Barcelona squad trained on Monday at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper to put the final touches to the team’s preparations for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Olympiacos at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, kick off 6.45pm CEST. When and where to watch FC Barcelona v […]
FC Barcelona (16th, 3pts) vs Olympiacos FC (29th, 1pt) Competition/Round: 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, League Phase, Matchday 3 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Marc-André ter Stegen, Joan Garcia, Gavi, Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Dani Olmo (out), Andreas Christensen (doubt) Olympiacos Outs & Doubts: Rodinei, Gabriel Strefezza (doubt) Date/Time: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6.45pm CET (Barcelona), […]
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick offered an update on Marc Bernal ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Olympiacos and says the midfielder is not yet ready to play in such high-profile matches. Bernal is working his way back from a serious knee injury and Flick is determined to look after the youngster properly. The Barcelona […]
Luis de la Fuente has claimed he didn’t understand why Hansi Flick complained about Spain’s treatment of Lamine Yamal on international duty. Flick complained that Spain hadn’t been looking after their players properly after seeing Yamal return with a problem and then miss games for Barcelona. De la Fuente says he was baffled by Flick’s […]
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski was left shocked when he discovered the severity of his current injury. Lewandowski has been ruled out with a muscle tear and will miss the next 4-6 weeks because of the problem. The injury has caused plenty of headlines, with Barca said to have been angered by Lewandowski’s decision not to […]
Olympiacos boss Jose Luis Mendilibar has admitted he’s wary of the threat offered by Lamine Yamal ahead of his team’s clash with Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday. Yamal is fit again after injury and expected to start against the Greek side, with Barca aiming to bounce back from defeat to PSG last time […]
Fermín López has come to the defense of Hansi Flick amid criticisms of the Barcelona coach’s tactics due to the recent struggles at the back in the losses to PSG and Sevilla and the dramatic win over Girona at the weekend. Flick has been criticized for his unwillingness to change his tactics and stick with […]
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick spoke to the press on Monday ahead of his team’s Champions League clash with Olympiacos and took the time to explain the reasons behind his team’s recent defensive struggles. The Blaugrana suffered a ton at the back against Girona and conceded four clear-cut chances in the first half after the opponent’s […]
Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen missed training on Monday as Hansi Flick put his players through their paces ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League tie with Olympiacos. The Denmark international wasn’t feeling well and went home but has not yet been ruled out of the match at Montjuic, according to RAC1. Ferran Torres was also missing again, […]
Post-victory recovery – FC BarcelonaWork resumes at the Ciutat Esportiva the day after beating Girona and with two big games on the horizon. Barça 2-0 Granada: Winning run continuesy – FC BarcelonaAnother win to add to the run, as FC Barcelona have defeated Granada 2-0 in this Liga F matchday eight fixture. Clàudia Pina and […]
Barcelona return to Champions League action this midweek with their third game of the League Phase against Greek champions Olympiacos at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium. The Blaugrana won a dramatic Catalan derby against Girona at the weekend and are looking to return to winning ways in Europe after losing to Paris Saint-Germain last month, and […]
Barcelona sporting director Deco has defended Hansi Flick after seeing the manager sent off in the closing stages of Saturday’s win over Girona. Flick was shown the red card by Gil Manzano and is now expected to be hit with a touchline ban, although Deco has confirmed the club will appeal the decision. “The manager […]
Barcelona are set to face Real Madrid on Sunday in El Clasico in a game that will see the two old rivals renew hostilities once again in the Spanish top flight. Ahead of the game, a new report has claimed that Xabi Alonso has already identified a “weak spot” in the Barcelona team and wants […]