One of the biggest fixtures of UEFA Champions League matchday 1 is Newcastle United hosting FC Barcelona. It comes on Thursday night, and that gives the match a bit of a weirder feel. When there is continental competition on a Thursday night, it has historically been Europa League or Conference League action, and thus, the inferior tournament. And while both of those … [Read more...] about Newcastle United vs Barcelona Starting XI Predictions (Champions League)
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Newcastle vs Barcelona Team News: Lamine Yamal, Frenkie de Jong, Yoane Wissa, Jacob Ramsey
Lamine Yamal is a major doubt for FC Barcelona when they visit Newcastle United on Thursday night. Yamal, who aggravated a groin injury while with Spain on international break earlier this month, trained alone earlier today, instead of working out with the rest of the team. He also missed out on the 6-0 thrashing of Valencia last weekend. It sounds like Yamal will face a … [Read more...] about Newcastle vs Barcelona Team News: Lamine Yamal, Frenkie de Jong, Yoane Wissa, Jacob Ramsey
Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction vs Valencia
It is only going to be a select special few that get to see FC Barcelona host Valencia CF on Sunday at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. The venue holds only 6,000 spectators, which is obviously a tiny fraction of Barcelona's true home, the Camp Nou, or their temporary home the past two seasons, the Olympic Stadium. Ticket sales for this weekend will be limited to the 16,151 members … [Read more...] about Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction vs Valencia
Barcelona Team News vs Valencia: Frenkie De Jong, Alejandro Balde, Gavi
The good injury news for FC Barcelona- Lamine Yamal is fine. The young superstar is not injured and he will be available on Sunday against Valencia CF. The bad injury news for Barca? They will be without the services of Frenkie de Jong, Gavi and Alejandro Balde this weekend. Factor in Marc-Andre ter Stegen and that's four players who will be on the sidelines for the … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Valencia: Frenkie De Jong, Alejandro Balde, Gavi
Barcelona Injury Updates: Lamine Yamal, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Alejandro Balde
Every international break brings injury scares, and some times it's just nothing to worry about. Other times, however, it is something serious. During the closing stages of Spain’s World Cup qualifying victory over Bulgaria on Thursday Lamine Yamal was forced off early. According to reports however, he has avoided any serious injury issues at this time. Yamal only has back … [Read more...] about Barcelona Injury Updates: Lamine Yamal, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Alejandro Balde
Chelsea FC Get Barcelona, Bayern Munich in Champions League Draw
Chelsea have a UEFA Champions League schedule, in the League Phase that's a pretty tough slate, for pretty much anybody. There is no such thing as the "group of death" in this new UCL format, or even a true "group" for that matter. However, this kind of schedule evokes the same kind of vibes as "the group of death." Chelsea's confirmed fixture list for the UCL includes FC … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Get Barcelona, Bayern Munich in Champions League Draw
Hansi Flick Unsure if Robert Lewandowski or Frenkie De Jong Will Play vs Levante
Striker supreme Robert Lewandowski has recovered from his hamstring injury and resumed training with his FC Barcelona teammates. It is (at least somewhat) likely that he could feature this weekend at Levante, but in what capacity remains to seen. After missing the season opening win over RCD Mallorca, Lewandowski is basically touch-and-go for this one. “We will include him … [Read more...] about Hansi Flick Unsure if Robert Lewandowski or Frenkie De Jong Will Play vs Levante
Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Levante
Just two injury concerns to cover here for FC Barcelona as they prepare to travel to Levante. Robert Lewandowski is a doubt while Marc-Andre ter Stegen remains sidelined. That is it, and that is all. So with a nearly fully fit squad, it's on to the first team prediction. Or is it? Plenty of unavailable players, for multiple reasons, go here for more on that. … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Levante
Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction at RCD Mallorca
Tomorrow night, we might see FC Barcelona put forth a starting lineup that contains both Ferran Torres and Fermin Lopez. Obviously, the side is not at their best when this is the situation in front of them. RCD Mallorca, heavy underdogs they may be, still might be getting Barcelona at the right time. Robert Lewandowski is still working his way towards match fitness while … [Read more...] about Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction at RCD Mallorca
Barcelona Team News at Mallorca: Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski
Here it is, the eve of the season opener at Mallorca and FC Barcelona players Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Bardghji, Gerard Martin, Marc Bernal and Wojciech Szczesny are all still not registered with La Liga. Between now and matchday, this situation should change. Obviously, Garcia is being made the top priority, although Rashford is pretty important too. This is especially … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Mallorca: Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski