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
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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
FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Araujo, Christensen, Ter Stegen, Bernal
At this FIFA window FC Barcelona is leading La Liga, despite the catastrophic injury crisis that is currently engulfing the team. There are so many injuries that we need two parts to cover it. Here in part two, we'll cover the guys that will be shelved for the long term: Ronald Araujo, Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen and Andreas Christensen. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Araujo, Christensen, Ter Stegen, Bernal
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
Andreas Christensen Shoots Downs FC Barcelona Exit Talk
Ahead of tomorrow's El Clasico, a match that will most likely decide the La Liga title this season, FC Barcelona first teamer Andreas Christensen has made a statement about his club future. The Dane disputed narratives linking him with a move away from Catalonia. See the quote below, via world transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. … [Read more...] about Andreas Christensen Shoots Downs FC Barcelona Exit Talk
FC Barcelona Team News vs PSG: Andreas Christensen, Sergi Roberto
As a result of yellow card accumulation, FC Barcelona defenders Andreas Christensen and Sergi Roberto are suspended for Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash second leg with Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile Oriol Romeu and Ilkay Gundogan are at risk of hitting that threshold as well. Both are one booking away from getting suspended themselves. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs PSG: Andreas Christensen, Sergi Roberto
Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain have a very comfortable 10 point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table, so they most likely have that competition already won. Of course, ruling the France top flight is old hat for them. What they really want is to claim that first UEFA Champions League title, and FC Barcelona are the next obstacle in the way. PSG get their home leg first, so with that … [Read more...] about Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain Team News vs FC Barcelona: Mukiele, Marquinhos
Numerous storylines abound as Paris Saint-Germain prepares to host FC Barcelona on Wednesday night. Brazilian central defender Marquinhos is back fit, and the very high-priced forward Ousmane Dembele is set to face his former squad. And of course there is seemingly always some kind of drama at PSG, especially so this season, with the Kylian Mbappe contract situation, so this … [Read more...] about Paris Saint-Germain Team News vs FC Barcelona: Mukiele, Marquinhos