As we always like to say, it's never too early to preview a match that is coming off an international break. And in this case it literally is not that early. It's rare to see a Thursday night game, coming out of a FIFA window, but that's what we have here as Osasuna comes to Catalonia. It's necessary, given the circumstances and situations surrounding this game. Thursday, … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction v Osasuna
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FC Barcelona Team News vs Osasuna: Casado, Martinez, Christensen
In the final match before this international break, FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick saw his side suffer a couple more injuries, and that now leaves him with a few fitness concerns as the next match draws closer. It's only four days away! Marc Casado, Inigo Martinez and Andreas Christensen are all expected to miss out on the domestic league fixture on Thursday, which is a visit … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Osasuna: Casado, Martinez, Christensen
FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Marc Casado, Inigo Martinez, Andreas Christensen
It's rare to see a meaningful game being played on the Thursday coming out of an international break, but FC Barcelona will do just that when they welcome in Osasuna, for a La Liga fixture, in just six days time. With that in mind, they have five injury concerns to cover. Three of which are more recent: Marc Casado, Inigo Martinez and Andreas Christensen while the other two … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Marc Casado, Inigo Martinez, Andreas Christensen
FC Barcelona vs Benfica Team News: Christensen, Di Maria
Andreas Christensen has suffered a new injury setback, after having just returned to full fitness. The defender has a calf problem, with FC Barcelona having confirmed that he'll be out until April sometime. Christensen is the only situation that has changed for the Blaugranes, injury wise. So with that said, we'll move on to Benfica, where there are a lot of absences to … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Benfica Team News: Christensen, Di Maria
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna
When FC Barcelona welcome in Osasuna on Saturday, they'll do so feeling very confident. That's because the Catalan Club has yet to suffer defeat in the calendar year of 2025. The last time Barcelona was dealt an L, it came via Athletic Club, in the very last match of 2024. Since that setback, Barca have put up a form guide of W13D3, across four different competitions. The goal … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna
FC Barcelona Team News vs Osasuna: Gavi, Andreas Christensen, Pau Cubarsi
Gavi was a doubt (due to an unspecified illness) entering FC Barcelona's Champions League win over Benfica in midweek. The chances of the Spanish midfielder featuring in that match were thought to be pretty good. So it stands to reason that the chances are very good that Gavi features in the home league fixture against Osasuna on Saturday. But you never know, during cold … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Osasuna: Gavi, Andreas Christensen, Pau Cubarsi
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Valencia CF
Four points off the pace of arch-rivals Real Madrid, for the top of the La Liga table, FC Barcelona are back in the league title race. However, midweek will see the Blaugranes turn their attention back towards another competition, the Copa del Rey, and with it a trip to Valencia CF. Let's preview this one, as the countdown to kickoff is on. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Valencia CF
FC Barcelona Team News at Valencia: Gavi, Dani Olmo, Andreas Christensen
Gavi is injured again for FC Barcelona, but this time, thankfully, it is nowhere near as serious. He suffered a head injury during Sunday's match against Alavés, when he collided with opposing player Conechny. Gavi was hospitalized, but the scans didn't show any serious abnormality of anything. He was released, and is now recovering at home, according to a statement released … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Valencia: Gavi, Dani Olmo, Andreas Christensen
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
