Huge news in the world of FC Barcelona this week, as manager Xavi did an about-face on his future. During the week in between the El Clasico loss and the Monday night fixture vs Valencia, Xavi said he'll stay on beyond the end of the season. He told the media that he has "unfinished business" this season. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Valencia CF: Xavi, Frenkie de Jong
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FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs UD Las Palmas
FC Barcelona are still alive in the La Liga title race, although just barely. They're eight points away, from arch-rivals Real Madrid, with nine games left to play. But they have momentum now, heading into the weekend clash against UD Las Palmas. The Blaugranes are playing much better over their last five, as they have won four and drawn one in that span. Plus the current … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs UD Las Palmas
Barcelona Team News at Las Palmas: Cancelo, Kounde, Pedri, De Jong, Torres
When you're on international break, it's never too early to start previewing the next round of matches. FC Barcelona will host the Island Club in their next La Liga fixture, and they have a long list of injury concerns (Joao Cancelo, Pedri, Ferran Torres, Jules Kounde, Frenkie De Jong and more) entering into it. We'll start with Kounde, who has been one of the lead stories … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Las Palmas: Cancelo, Kounde, Pedri, De Jong, Torres
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Barcelona Team News vs Granada: Gundogan, Roque, Ter Stegen
Barca boss Xavi will certainly have plenty of selection issues to deal with when his side hosts Granada CF on Sunday. Midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is the latest concern, as he's a doubt here due to a back issue. Elsewhere Ferran Torres is out until the end of the month, at least, with a thigh injury. Also out until about the start of March is Joao Felix, who is battling an … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Granada: Gundogan, Roque, Ter Stegen
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Alaves
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 Manager Search: Eight Leading Candidates to Replace Xavi
A new manager will be leading FC Barcelona next season, as Xavi announced this past weekend that he'll be stepping down, effective at the end of the season. We covered what Xavi has accomplished, hasn't accomplished and what could be ahead for him between now and the end of the season, over at this link. Here we'll take a look at who could replace him this summer. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Manager Search: Eight Leading Candidates to Replace Xavi
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna
You already know the latest news surrounding FC Barcelona, the manager situation! This past weekend saw Xavi announce that he'll be stepping down at the end of the season. The visit from Osasuna tomorrow night will serve as the first match of the lame duck Xavi era. He will depart as a club legend, and despite the struggles this season, there is still glory that could yet be … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna