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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FC Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Villarreal
Only two news items to report for the now officially La Liga champions FC Barcelona this week. Sunday sees the domestic treble winners welcome in Villarreal, and central defender Inigo Martinez should be back in the squad after serving his suspension in the 2-0 win over Espanyol. The Barcelona derby was a festive, title clinching affair, but it also saw defender Ronald … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Villarreal
FC Barcelona vs Inter Milan Starting Lineup Predictions
As FC Barcelona prepare to host Inter Milan, in the first of their two-legged UEFA Champions League semifinal tie, the question must be asked- is a treble potentially in the works for the Catalan club? After all, they just beat their arch-rivals, Real Madrid, in the Copa del Rey. They are the UCL favorites, and they currently reside at the top of the La Liga table. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Inter Milan Starting Lineup Predictions
FC Barcelona Team News vs Inter Milan: Ter-Stegen, Balde, Lewandowski
FC Barcelona, as a squad, are getting healthier at just the right time. No. 1 goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen returned to the team for the 3-2 El Clasico triumph in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. He didn't feature, and probably won't on Wednesday night, but he's back. And that is no doubt a triumph for Ter Stegen, given that back in September, he was actually ruled out … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Inter Milan: Ter-Stegen, Balde, Lewandowski
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 Starting XI Prediction at Benfica
FC Barcelona will head to Benfica on Tuesday night feeling a lot better about their Champions League campaign than they are about their La Liga season. Or at least they should feel that way. Most certainly their supporter base would echo that sentiment! … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Benfica
FC Barcelona Team News at Benfica: Dani Olmo, Inigo Martinez
FC Barcelona have a new injury concern in Spanish forward and summer acquisition Dani Olmo. It has been confirmed that the attacking midfielder/left winger will miss out on the next match, a trip to Benfica for a Champions League due to a calf strain. There is some good Dani Olmo news though- he is not expected to be out very long. It has been reported that he'll miss just … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Benfica: Dani Olmo, Inigo Martinez
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
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna
Thus far, the injury crisis at FC Barcelona has not truly caught up to them. They are still top of the table, and unblemished in the league. Will they stay perfect when they visit Osasuna on Saturday? The latest addition to the treatment room is nothing short of calamitous- first choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. He is now done for the season. How will the Blaugranes … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna