FC Barcelona got some unexpected additional rest on Sunday, ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday night versus Benfica. But the reason why is quite tragic. Barca's home La Liga fixture against Osasuna on Saturday was postponed only 20 minutes before kickoff due to the sudden death of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro García. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Benfica Starting XI Predictions
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FC Barcelona vs Benfica Team News: Christensen, Di Maria
Andreas Christensen has suffered a new injury setback, after having just returned to full fitness. The defender has a calf problem, with FC Barcelona having confirmed that he'll be out until April sometime. Christensen is the only situation that has changed for the Blaugranes, injury wise. So with that said, we'll move on to Benfica, where there are a lot of absences to … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Benfica Team News: Christensen, Di Maria
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Benfica (Champions League)
Good times have come back for the Catalan club. FC Barcelona are back on top of table in La Liga, and set to resume their UEFA Champions League campaign on Tuesday night with a trip to Benfica. The Blaugranes looked about as good as any of the 36 teams that competed in the first portion of competition, finishing only two points behind Liverpool for first place in the overall … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Benfica (Champions League)
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad
FC Barcelona prepares to host Real Sociedad feeling a ton of positive momentum. They have won their last five La Liga fixtures, and they're undefeated in their last 14 (W11D3) across all competitions. The last time that Hansi Flick's men suffered an L of any sort, the calendar still said 2024 (Dec. 21 vs Atletico Madrid). The prolonged up turn in form has brought them back … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Valencia CF
Is Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford the answer to FC Barcelona's problems? Ahead of the Sunday visit from Valencia CF, rumors are swirling that the wantaway Mancunian could be coming to Catalonia. In order for this to be doable though, Barcelona need to shed some salary. According to the Manchester Evening News (via syndication on Yahoo), Barca have considered the idea … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Valencia CF
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Getafe
As hip-hop group The Luniz told us in the mid-90s, "I got 5 on it." That has been the theme for FC Barcelona this week, as they rolled their arch-rivals in an El Clasico Spanish Super Cup final, 5-2 on Sunday. After whooping Real Madrid 5-2 to claim the first trophy of the Hansi Flick era, Barca then put another 5 on it, this time against Real Betis in the Copa Del Rey. That … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Getafe
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Barbastro (Copa Del Rey)
Perhaps no La Liga side needed that holiday break as badly as FC Barcelona did. The Catalan club badly needs win, anywhere anyhow anytime, period. A trip to Barbastro, for a Copa del Rey round of 32 clash could provide a great opportunity for a victory, and perhaps this might stop the bleeding? … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Barbastro (Copa Del Rey)
Barcelona Team News at Barbastro: Lamine Yamal, Hector Fort, Ferran Torres
The return of Lamine Yamal can't come fast enough for FC Barcelona, who currently find themselves in a tailspin right now. The Spanish sensation has been out almost three weeks now since injuring his ankle in Barca’s 1-0 home loss to Leganes. The Catalan club began their downturn before Yamal got injured, but his absence only exacerbated the downward spiral. There is good … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Barbastro: Lamine Yamal, Hector Fort, Ferran Torres
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