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FC Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions

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FC Barcelona heads to the capital city for what is no doubt the headliner fixture of the La Liga weekend. When Barca travels to Atletico Madrid tomorrow it will be a matchup of two sides that secured their place in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 earlier this week. Atletico beat Inter Milan 2-1 on Wednesday, squaring the tie on aggregate, and then winning the shootout … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions

Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Team News: Griezmann, Hermoso, Torres, Alonso

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Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone certainly has some fitness concerns heading into tomorrow's crunch class at FC Barcelona. It starts with stellar forward Antonie Griezmann who recently returned from an ankle injury to go 105 minutes in midweek continental competition. Now he'll face a late fitness test on St. Patrick's Day, with strong speculation that Griezmann might … [Read more...] about Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Team News: Griezmann, Hermoso, Torres, Alonso

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Napoli (Champions League)

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Expect some changes to the FC Barcelona starting lineup when they face Napoli in UEFA Champions League action on Tuesday night. Ronald Araújo should be back in action, having finished serving a suspension, and Robert Lewandowski was rested against Mallorca. They are both expected to feature from kickoff against Napoli, and the same can be expected for the following foursome: … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Napoli (Champions League)

FC Barcelona Team News vs Napoli: Torres, Yamal, Raphinha, Alonso

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FC Barcelona could welcome back as many as four players from injury when they host Napoli on Tuesday night in UEFA Champions League play. Ferran Torres (hamstring), Lamine Yamal and Raphinha (both knocks) all look likely to be passed fit for the midweek continental clash against Napoli. Marcos Alonso (back) is moving closer, but likely won't be back until the weekend.  So … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Napoli: Torres, Yamal, Raphinha, Alonso

Frenkie De Jong and Pedri Suffer Injury, Barca Fitness Crisis Worsens

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While there was no real FC Barcelona team news to discuss entering the weekend, lately, but everything changed in the aftermath of the draw with Athletic Club today. Two midfielders, Frenkie de Jong and Pedri, were forced off during the first half in San Mames on Sunday. Given the rash of long-term injuries that the Catalan Club were already enduring, they now have a full … [Read more...] about Frenkie De Jong and Pedri Suffer Injury, Barca Fitness Crisis Worsens

Barcelona Team News at Celta Vigo: Roque, Romeu, Raphinha

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FC Barcelona have a pretty tricky fixture ahead this weekend, when they travel to Celta Vigo. That's because they can easily overlook the relegation scrappers, with one eye on Napoli and the UCL knockouts next week. Xavi will do his best to try and prevent that. Striker Vitor Roque is back available tomorrow, having served his suspension against Granada. Additionally, Raphinha … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Celta Vigo: Roque, Romeu, Raphinha

FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Alaves

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FC Barcelona are reportedly pushing hard to make Jurgen Klopp their next manager, once the off-season arrives. That is the major storyline as the next La Liga fixture, a trip to Alaves, approaches. Klopp to the Catalan Club could make some sense, provided the German doesn't take a sabbatical in June. We listed Klopp as among the Eight Leading Candidates to Replace Xavi. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Alaves

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Athletic Club (Copa Del Rey Quarterfinals)

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As the heat increases on Xavi, the best thing the Barcelona boss can do is win. Claiming a trophy would be the best thing for him, in terms of trying to cool his seat in Catalonia. If Barcelona can get past Athletic Club tomorrow night, they'll find themselves in the Copa Del Rey semifinals. In other words, silverware could soon be in striking distance. To get there however, … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Athletic Club (Copa Del Rey Quarterfinals)