The FC Barcelona lead at the top of the La Liga table is just a skinny, one point over arch-rival Real Madrid. With the third place side, Atletico Madrid, being 10 points down, it's going to be a two team race for league title. Once again, you have the two sides of the El Clasico rivalry, and then there is everybody else; period. So in other words, every point matters, in … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Injury List Match Preview vs Mallorca
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Barcelona Team News, Injury List, Match Preview vs Real Oviedo
FC Barcelona have a wonderful opportunity to pick up some ground in the La Liga title race this weekend. Saturday sees their two closest competitors, Real Madrid and Villarreal, squaring off. Obviously, Barcelona is hoping to see the two sides split the spoils there. If both drop two points, it would, naturally, be very good for the Catalan club. Additionally, Barca get lowly … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News, Injury List, Match Preview vs Real Oviedo
Barcelona Team News at Real de Santender: Joao Cancelo, Frenkie de Jong
In the words of Eminem/Slim Shady, "guess who's back, back again." Yes, a couple hours ago, FC Barcelona officially "unveiled" (kind of weird, the way that word is always used in this context) Joao Cancelo for the second time. The Catalan club announced on Tuesday the return of the Portugese fullback, for the remainder of the season, on a loan deal from Saudi side … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Real de Santender: Joao Cancelo, Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona Team News, Match Preview vs Osasuna
FC Barcelona are starting to get a little bit of space now between themselves and the team that's closest to them at the top of the table. Without looking, you probably already know who that is- yes, it's their bitter arch-rival, Real Madrid. Barcelona have four more points than Los Blancos right now, and their next match looks pretty easy on paper, as they're home to 15th … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News, Match Preview vs Osasuna
Barcelona Team News vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Alejandro Balde
FC Barcelona starting goalkeeper Joan Garcia was seen limping after yesterday’s 5-3 win at Real Betis. Garcia suffered an injury blow, of some sort, to his ankle in the La Liga fixture. However, according to reports, the club believes that he'll be fine for the Tuesday night Champions League match at home against Eintracht Frankfurt. The other Garcia on the team (no … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Alejandro Balde
Chelsea vs Barcelona Predicted Starting XIs (Champions League)
Chelsea FC hosts FC Barcelona in a "circle the date" kind of match on Tuesday night. On paper, this is certainly a mouth-watering fixture, and the overall highlight of the continental competiton schedule that evening. It is not the overall top fixture of the next round of UCL action though- that honor belongs to Bayern Munich at Arsenal FC, and don't worry, we'll preview that … [Read more...] about Chelsea vs Barcelona Predicted Starting XIs (Champions League)
Barcelona Team News vs Real Sociedad: Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde
It was a mixed bag of injury news for FC Barcelona on Friday. Well, some good news and some bad news, but the overall net may put them in a worse place then before. Star forward Raphinha is set to be sidelined for three weeks with a hamstring injury, while starting goalkeeper Joan García is going to be gone for up to six weeks due to an injured meniscus in his knee. With … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Real Sociedad: Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde
Barcelona Team News at Oviedo: Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal
The past couple days have brought a doubt shot of FC Barcelona injury/fitness news. Gavi, the midfield man who has unfortunately endured a very injury-stricken past couple of seasons, suffered another setback. Gavi has been out since August due to a knee injury (which he suffered in training), and he'll now need surgery in order to facilitate recovery from it. "Gavi … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Oviedo: Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal
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