Just a little over an hour ago, the La Liga team of the season was announced, and it includes three Blaugranes: central defender Ronald Araujo, midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and striker Robert Lewandowski. So FC Barcelona have representation in all three outfield position groups. Heading into the weekend fixture against Rayo Vallecano, the first name on that list is an injury … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Rayo Vallecano: Araujo, Gundogan, Lewandowski
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FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Girona
As you have obviously heard by this time, Xavi changed his mind, and decided to stay at FC Barcelona after all. It will be interesting to see the team responds now, starting with a big fixture against Girona on Saturday. They don't have any new injury concerns at this time, but do have three players who are at risk of suspension, due to yellow card accumulation. Ilkay … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Girona
FC Barcelona Team News at Girona: Alex Balde, Frenkie De Jong, Gavi
As FC Barcelona head into May, starting with a home fixture against Girona, there are no new injury concerns. The situation remains the same: Frenkie de Jong (ankle), Alex Balde (thigh) and Gavi (anterior cruciate ligament rupture) are all done for the season. And as we head to the finish line of this term, Barcelona are battling for second place with the opponent that they'll … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Girona: Alex Balde, Frenkie De Jong, Gavi
FC Barcelona Team News vs PSG: Andreas Christensen, Sergi Roberto
As a result of yellow card accumulation, FC Barcelona defenders Andreas Christensen and Sergi Roberto are suspended for Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash second leg with Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile Oriol Romeu and Ilkay Gundogan are at risk of hitting that threshold as well. Both are one booking away from getting suspended themselves. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs PSG: Andreas Christensen, Sergi Roberto
FC Barcelona Transfer Talk: Joao Cancelo, Ronald Araujo
As always, there are a ton of narratives churning in the transfer rumors mill. This gets especially amped up during the international breaks, when there is next to nothing to talk about. There is a ton of speculation surrounding FC Barcelona, as is usual, but when it comes to the Joao Cancelo and Ronald Araujo exit rumors, there really is no there there. Both Barcelona … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Transfer Talk: Joao Cancelo, Ronald Araujo
FC Barcelona Team News at Napoli: Sergi Roberto, Marcos Alonso, Joao Felix, Ferran Torres
FC Barcelona manager Xavi will apparently see some relief in his team's fitness situation, as a couple of players are moving closer towards regaining full match fitness. Team Captain Sergi Roberto could be in contention on Wednesday night, when the Blaugranes travel to Napoli for some knockout round continental competition. The skipper has missed the last five matches, due … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Napoli: Sergi Roberto, Marcos Alonso, Joao Felix, Ferran Torres
Barcelona Team News at Celta Vigo: Roque, Romeu, Raphinha
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
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)
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)
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Barbastro (Copa Del Rey)
After the La Liga win at Las Palmas last night, and heading into the Copa Del Rey clash at Barbastro on Sunday, FC Barcelona manager Xavi said his side should not be written off in the league title race. "Of course," Xavi responded in his postgame presser when asked if his side can defend their league title this season. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Barbastro (Copa Del Rey)