As hip-hop group The Luniz told us in the mid-90s, "I got 5 on it." That has been the theme for FC Barcelona this week, as they rolled their arch-rivals in an El Clasico Spanish Super Cup final, 5-2 on Sunday. After whooping Real Madrid 5-2 to claim the first trophy of the Hansi Flick era, Barca then put another 5 on it, this time against Real Betis in the Copa Del Rey. That … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Getafe
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FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Barbastro (Copa Del Rey)
Perhaps no La Liga side needed that holiday break as badly as FC Barcelona did. The Catalan club badly needs win, anywhere anyhow anytime, period. A trip to Barbastro, for a Copa del Rey round of 32 clash could provide a great opportunity for a victory, and perhaps this might stop the bleeding? … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Barbastro (Copa Del Rey)
Barcelona Team News at Barbastro: Lamine Yamal, Hector Fort, Ferran Torres
The return of Lamine Yamal can't come fast enough for FC Barcelona, who currently find themselves in a tailspin right now. The Spanish sensation has been out almost three weeks now since injuring his ankle in Barca’s 1-0 home loss to Leganes. The Catalan club began their downturn before Yamal got injured, but his absence only exacerbated the downward spiral. There is good … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Barbastro: Lamine Yamal, Hector Fort, Ferran Torres
FC Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions
When FC Barcelona welcome Atletico Madrid to the Estadi Lluis Companys on Saturday night, it will be a match where no added hype will be required. It's simply first versus second, top of the table against the leading contender. This is a huge match for La Liga title implications. The winner, if there is one and they don't stalemate, will make a massive statement of intent … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions
FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Team News: Lamine Yamal, Borja Garces, Alexander Sorloth
The major headline news, ahead of the huge La Liga clash on Saturday, concerns FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal. The young budding Spanish superstar will miss out on the visit from Atletico Madrid due to an ankle injury. It also appears, according to various reports, Yamal will miss significant time beyond that. The hero of the first El Clasico (you know, in October versus … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Team News: Lamine Yamal, Borja Garces, Alexander Sorloth
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Leganes
After a big triumph in continental competition, in midweek at Borussia Dortmund, FC Barcelona are back home to their friendly confines in Catalonia. They will welcome in Leganes, a relegation fodder side, for a La Liga fixture. This match will be a lot easier, at least on paper, than the journey to last year's UEFA Champions League runner-up. We saw Hansi Flick do a lot of … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Leganes
FC Barcelona Team News vs Leganes: Raphinha, Ansu Fati, Andreas Christensen
Raphinha had to be subbed off, after just 20 minutes, in the 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. The problem has been reported to be a calf issue, and that renders him doubtful for the visit from Leganes on Sunday. However, the issue sounds pretty minor, at least according to manager Hansi Flick. "He's not injured. He's just tired," Flick said to the media. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Leganes: Raphinha, Ansu Fati, Andreas Christensen
FC Barcelona at Borussia Dortmund Starting XI Predictions
No doubt what the headliner is for matchday six of the UEFA Champions League- it's third place FC Barcelona visiting sixth place Borussia Dortmund. BVB is struggling in the Bundesliga right now, as they sit just sixth in the table for the German top flight. Borussia Dortmund has fared better in continental competition, building off the momentum of the runner-up finish last … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona at Borussia Dortmund Starting XI Predictions
FC Barcelona at BVB Team News: Fati, Araujo, Sule, Brandt, Adeyemi
For FC Barcelona, the season-long injury crisis has recently eased up significantly. It continues to ease this week with Ronald Araujo and Ansu Fati (both of which have recovered from hamstring injuries) having now returned to training. Both could be in contention to feature at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. However, one should also not be surprised, if we don't see Araujo or … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona at BVB Team News: Fati, Araujo, Sule, Brandt, Adeyemi
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Real Betis
That long injury list at the Catalan club is getting shorter now, and that has granted manager Hansi Flick more options now in selection. You saw some major squad rotation on Tuesday night, in the thrashing of Mallorca. For the weekend fixture at Real Betis, expect wholesale changes to the first team again. This lineup will likely feature more of the usual starters. But … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Real Betis