It doesn't get any bigger than this, when it comes to early season Champions League games. First place Paris Saint-Germain hosts second place FC Barcelona on Tuesday night, with both sides currently in top form. Hansi Flick has guided Barcelona to a perfect nine wins in nine La Liga fixtures this season, tying Real Madrid's record, set in 1961-62 and then matched in 1968-69. … [Read more...] about Barcelona Boss Hansi Flick Has Selection Crisis at Right-Back against PSG
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Barcelona Team News at PSG: Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin
The injury bug giveth, the injury bug taketh away. Just as FC Barcelona got Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong off the injured list and back into the rotation...they have new injury concerns in Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia and Gerard Martin. They all suffered injuries of some sort in the 5-2 win over Real Betis yesterday. Both Garcia and Kounde will miss out on Tuesday night's … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at PSG: Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin
Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong Will Return for Barcelona This Saturday
FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick provided some great news for his club and their supporters today. Both Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong are set to return to action this weekend. The Brazilian forward, probably the team's best player not named Lamine Yamal, injured his hamstring while on international duty with Brazil this past FIFA window. The last time he featured for … [Read more...] about Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong Will Return for Barcelona This Saturday
Barcelona Team News at Galatasaray: Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong
FC Barcelona are off to a rip roaring start this season, as they are unblemished, thus far, in La Liga. They head into their second Champions League clash, this time at Galatasaray, having won the first 5-1 over Feyenoord. So obviously, they are feeling very good right now. However, they do have an injury concern with their Ballon d'Or candidate (although he was omitted from … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Galatasaray: Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona Team News vs Getafe: Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Frenkie de Jong
The longer the international break, the earlier we start previewing the next round of league fixtures. Because after all, what else is there to talk about right now? Well, the Manchester City thing, but we've covered that in previous posts and will continue covering it in other future posts. But for now we'll focus on FC Barcelona, table toppers in La Liga, and looking really … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Getafe: Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona Injury Updates: Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Roony Bardghji, Joan Garcia
Poor Andreas Christensen. The oft-injured Danish defender is hurt yet again, this time suffering a left thigh strain. That is according to various reports. In terms of a timeline for return, it could be anywhere from four weeks to two months. At least it's happening right now, during what is indeed the mother of all international breaks. … [Read more...] about Barcelona Injury Updates: Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Roony Bardghji, Joan Garcia
Barcelona Team News, Predicted XI at Sevilla: Joan Garcia a Doubt
It's a very quick turnaround for FC Barcelona, as they just got through thrashing Racing de Santander, 7-2, less than 24 hours ago. The league leaders travel to Sevilla for a Saturday La Liga fixture in what will be their second match in three days, but also their final game until October 10. That's because the September and October international breaks got merged into one … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News, Predicted XI at Sevilla: Joan Garcia a Doubt
Barcelona Team News vs Feyenoord: Eric Garcia, Jesse Bisiwu
FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is riding high, thus far this season, as his side sits top of the La Liga table. The Catalan club has won all four of their fixtures on the young season, and now they'll look to carry their winning ways over to the Champions League. The defending champions of the Spanish top flight only have four potential absentees, in total, to contend with … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Feyenoord: Eric Garcia, Jesse Bisiwu
Barcelona Team News vs Al Ahly: Rodri, João Cancelo, Pedri, Gavi
The midfield duo of Pedri and Gavi were left out of the Barcelona squad that routed FC Basel 5-2 earlier today, in the final preseason friendly ahead of the Joan Gamper Trophy curtain-raiser, and this development set off some alarm bells among supporters. Inside the club itself however, there is little cause for concern, as Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was just taking … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Al Ahly: Rodri, João Cancelo, Pedri, Gavi
João Cancelo Set to Join Barcelona on a Free Transfer Deal
In the words of Eminem/Slim Shady/Marshall Mathers, "guess who's back, back again." Yes, João Cancelo is back at the Catalan club, ready to begin his third stint with the Blaugranes. According to multiple reports, the Portugese full-back has agreed to terminate his contract with Egyptian club Al Hilal, and he'll thus join FC Barcelona as a free agent, or Bosman transfer … [Read more...] about João Cancelo Set to Join Barcelona on a Free Transfer Deal