This past international break was more than "catastrophic" for the El Clasico rivals. With Gavi going down for FC Barcelona and Eduardo Camavinga & Vinicius Jr. for Real Madrid, it was the most disastrous internationals ever for these two clubs. Gavi grabbed all the headlines because his injury is the most cataclysmic. He's done for the rest of the club season, and he'll … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Rayo Vallecano: Gavi, De Jong, Ter Stegen
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FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Alaves
Following the shock loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League, FC Barcelona held a dressing room meeting, in the hopes of "clearing the air." The point of these talks, at least in the hopes of the squad, is that the side will get properly fired up from it, and get results. Up until Tuesday night, Barca had not had a true disaster class result. They certainly have … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Alaves
FC Barcelona Team News vs Alaves: De Jong, Roberto, Gavi
Frenkie de Jong and Sergi Roberto are currently the only two remaining fitness concerns at FC Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez's squad has gotten a lot of players back from injury in recent weeks, ahead of their original timetables, including stars like Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Raphinha. However, Sunday's La Liga clash vs. Alaves will come too soon for De Jong and … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Alaves: De Jong, Roberto, Gavi
Barcelona Team News (El Clasico): Felix, Lewandowski, Raphinha
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
Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Shakhtar Donetsk (UCL)
When Xavi Hernandez leads his FC Barcelona side into action on Wednesday night, against Shakhtar Donetsk in the UCL, he may have one eye on Saturday's El Clasico. And that could shape how he goes about filling in his team sheet for the mid-week clash. Or maybe not, as he probably doesn't have the luxury. His squad is just so banged up right now. … [Read more...] about Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Shakhtar Donetsk (UCL)
FC Barcelona Team News vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Pedri, Raphinha, Roberto
As the first El Clasico of the season approaches, FC Barcelona are in deep injury crisis. It was thought that this crisis might alleviate a bit this midweek, when they host Shakhtar Donetsk in UEFA Champions League group stage action. Pedri and Raphinha (both of whom have thigh injuries), it was previously believed, would get some minutes in continental competition. This … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Pedri, Raphinha, Roberto
Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Yamal, Kounde, Roberto, Balde
Sunday brings the third most played fixture, all-time, in Spain as FC Barcelona hosts Athletic Club. And Barcelona brings a very long injury list to this one, and it includes the likes of Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde, Jules Kounde, Sergi Roberto and more. Let's run down the specifics of this quartet, and then take a look at the latest status updates of the Barca long-term … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Yamal, Kounde, Roberto, Balde
Jules Kounde Suffers MCL Strain, Doubt for El Clasico
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 vs Sevilla Team News: De Jong, Pedri, Torres, Diaz
The big news in Barcaland this week is the ankle injury suffered by midfield maestro Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman and Manchester United transfer target is set for six weeks on the sidelines, leaving Xavi with a big hole to fill in the middle of the park. The good news is that there are not any other fitness concerns at this time. Ronald Araujo has returned to full fitness, … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Sevilla Team News: De Jong, Pedri, Torres, Diaz
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Royal Antwerp (UCL)
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)