The last thing FC Barcelona need is another injury concern, but that is exactly what they now have on their hands, in regards to Dani Olmo. The Spanish summer signing suffered a knock on his knee in the draw with Serbia, and he's now been ruled of the national team's second matchup this international period, against Switzerland. According to widespread reports, he's returning … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Olmo, Fati, Lopez, Araujo, Christensen
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FC Barcelona Well Represented on Ballon d’Or Short Lists
The greatest player in FC Barcelona history, Lionel Messi, is the current holder of the Ballon d'Or award. He's also the only individual to win it eight times, but he won't be defending his crown this year. The short list of nominees was released yesterday, and Messi was not among them. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Well Represented on Ballon d’Or Short Lists
FC Barcelona Finally Unveil Away Kit, to Favorable Feedback
It is finally here! FC Barcelona have unveiled their away kit for 2024-24, and simply put, it was worth the wait. During this season, the Blaugranes will be back in black. What's so crazy about this shirt reveal is that it comes after Barca have already played two road games this season. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Finally Unveil Away Kit, to Favorable Feedback
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Valladolid
You can't ask for a better debut if you're Dani Olmo. Signed before the season started, but not registered to play, due to salary cap problems, Olmo missed the first two games. But he came off the bench to score the second and game winning goal at Rayo Vallecano. After playing a half last night, does he start against Valladolid? We're thinking yes. Why not keep this positive … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Valladolid
FC Barcelona Team News vs Valladolid: Marc Bernal, Eric Garcia
Big news in Barcelona today, and it isn't good! Young phenom midfielder Marc Bernal has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture, in last night's win over Rayo Vallecano. The club has released a statement confirming the worst- he's done for the season. "It's a sad victory because Marc Bernal is injured," Blaugranes boss Hansi Flick said in his post match news … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Valladolid: Marc Bernal, Eric Garcia
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Rayo Vallecano
So far so good for the Hansi Flick era at FC Barcelona, but they haven't really been tested yet. Matchday three, a trip to the capital city to take on Rayo Vallecano, likely won't provide that much more of a challenge than the previous two matches. Of course, maybe that's good for the Blaugranes right now, as they're still breaking in a new manager and dealing with a whole … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Rayo Vallecano
FC Barcelona Team News at Rayo Vallecano: Fati, Olmo, Christensen
As FC Barcelona prep for their third match of the season, manager Hansi Flick has dropped a hint about the club's plan pertaining to Ansu Fati. While Fati has been heavily linked with a loan move away this summer, Flick has made it clear that he will be counting on Fati this season. "I hope he returns to the level he showed in preseason; we need to take good care of him," … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Rayo Vallecano: Fati, Olmo, Christensen
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Athletic Club
FC Barcelona open the home portion of their slate on Saturday, when they welcome in Nico Williams and Athletic Club. Yes, Williams was indeed their top transfer target this summer window, but as you obviously know, the move never materialized. At this point, it doesn't look like it's going happen either. Now the main name being linked with a move to Catalonia, before the … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Athletic Club
FC Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Gundogan, Olmo, Roberto, Fati
Trade winds swirl all around the home opener for FC Barcelona. Ilkay Gundogan, who sat out the La Liga opener with slight knock, is reportedly moving closer towards a return to Manchester City. Whether the deal gets done or not, by this weekend, he is likely to miss out again here versus Athletic Club. There is no reason to risk the German midfielder, when Gundogan has one … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Gundogan, Olmo, Roberto, Fati
Man City Looking to Bring Ilkay Gundogan Back from Barcelona
Ilkay Gundogan missed FC Barcelona's season opening win at Valencia, due to injury. Turns out, there was something else going on at the same time with that. The German midfielder sat out on Saturday for precautionary reasons, as he's not thought to have any serious fitness issue. Gundogan reportedly wants out of Barcelona and the Catalan Club are looking to let him leave. … [Read more...] about Man City Looking to Bring Ilkay Gundogan Back from Barcelona