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FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Real Sociedad

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Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez is getting more of his players back from injury now, and overall, his team's fitness situation has vastly improved in the past couple of weeks. However, some of those stars are not 90 minutes full match fit yet, so he'll still have some selection issues when he leads his side into Real Sociedad on the weekend. Also, Xavi faces the challenges … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Real Sociedad

FC Barcelona Team News at Real Sociedad: Pedri, De Jong, Roberto

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After a long injury layoff, midfielder Pedri is expected back into the squad for FC Barcelona on Saturday, when the Blaugranes visit Real Sociedad. Pictured back in training, this could end a 71 day lay-off for the 20-year-old Spaniard. For the record, he has been out a total of 378 days since he moved over to the Catalan club from UD Las Palmas in the 2021-22 season. In … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Real Sociedad: Pedri, De Jong, Roberto

Barcelona Team News (El Clasico): Felix, Lewandowski, Raphinha

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The last thing FC Barcelona needed today, in their UEFA Champions League group stage clash against Shakhtar Donetsk, was another injury concern. However, fitness misfortune struck again as forward Joao Felix limped out of the match with about 15 minutes left to play. Not much is known right now, and it could end up being a false alarm, we'll just have to wait for an update … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News (El Clasico): Felix, Lewandowski, Raphinha

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Athletic Club

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FC Barcelona versus Athletic Club may not be El Clasico, but it is certainly a clasico as it features two of the three clubs that have participated in every season of La Liga. Real Madrid is obviously the other. But ahead of this massive fixture, all eyes (at least from the Barca side) are on team President Joan Laporta. Which he usually kind of likes, as we all know what a … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Athletic Club

Jules Kounde Suffers MCL Strain, Doubt for El Clasico

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On the back of a very disappointing 2-2 draw with Granada this past weekend, and ahead of the next edition of El Clasico, 19 days from now, the injuries are starting to mount for FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez. Jules Kounde is the latest concern, as the club officially confirmed a medial collateral ligament strain for the French defender. So he will be sidelined … [Read more...] about Jules Kounde Suffers MCL Strain, Doubt for El Clasico

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Granada

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FC Barcelona head to Granada (in the province of Andalucia) on Sunday, for a La Liga fixture, so we can't help but cite The Clash: "Spanish songs in Andalucía, Mandolina, oh mi corazón. Spanish songs in Granada, oh mi corazón." It's a match of two sides at opposite ends of the table. Barca should roll here, but in football, you never know, especially given the injury to … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Granada

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Royal Antwerp (UCL)

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Royal Antwerp, who visit FC Barcelona on Tuesday night, for a group stage Champions League clash, are making their first ever appearance in this specific format. Although it should be not be noted that have played in the first round of the now defunct European Cup, way back in 1957, and it was against Barcelona's arch-rival Real Madrid. They will travel to Catalonia led by a … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Royal Antwerp (UCL)

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna

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The summer transfer window was kind of a chaotic one for FC Barcelona, but it was certainly eventful, to say the least. Three major loan deals (two inbound, one outbound) were accomplished in the past 24-48 hours, but now it's time to shift the focus to on-the-pitch, as the Catalan Club will take on CA Osasuna on Sunday afternoon in La Liga. Let's take a look at who might be … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna

FC Barcelona Team News at Osasuna: Fati, Cancelo, Felix, Martinez

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The final match for FC Barcelona ahead of the international break sees the Blaugranes head to Pamplona to take on Osasuna. The match could see debuts for Joao Felix, Joao Cancelo and Inigo Martinez. It is more likely for the both of the two Joaos, as Martinez is still battling a chronic foot issue, and may just sit out until after the internationals. The two Joaos were … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Osasuna: Fati, Cancelo, Felix, Martinez