Big news in Barcelona today, and it isn't good! Young phenom midfielder Marc Bernal has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture, in last night's win over Rayo Vallecano. The club has released a statement confirming the worst- he's done for the season. "It's a sad victory because Marc Bernal is injured," Blaugranes boss Hansi Flick said in his post match news … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Valladolid: Marc Bernal, Eric Garcia
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FC Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Gundogan, Olmo, Roberto, Fati
Trade winds swirl all around the home opener for FC Barcelona. Ilkay Gundogan, who sat out the La Liga opener with slight knock, is reportedly moving closer towards a return to Manchester City. Whether the deal gets done or not, by this weekend, he is likely to miss out again here versus Athletic Club. There is no reason to risk the German midfielder, when Gundogan has one … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Gundogan, Olmo, Roberto, Fati
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (El Clasico Friendly)
FC Barcelona striker superemo Robert Lewandowski has said, ahead of the New York City El Clasico that too much football is being played right now. Lewandowski expressed his concerns that all the added fixtures are contributing to a decline in the overall quality of matches. "This season is going to be more tough than before because we have more games in the Champions League … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (El Clasico Friendly)
Barcelona Team News vs Real Madrid: Raphinha, Ilkay Gundogan, Jules Kounde
This may be a friendly, but there is no such thing as a "friendly" in an El Clasico. There is no friendliness when Real Madrid and FC Barcelona get together. Raphinha, Ilkay Gundogan and Jules Kounde are all expected to play a part here though, as they are set to link up with the rest of the team for this epic match at the home of the New York Jets and New York Giants … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Real Madrid: Raphinha, Ilkay Gundogan, Jules Kounde
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 Starting XI Prediction vs Napoli (Champions League)
Expect some changes to the FC Barcelona starting lineup when they face Napoli in UEFA Champions League action on Tuesday night. Ronald Araújo should be back in action, having finished serving a suspension, and Robert Lewandowski was rested against Mallorca. They are both expected to feature from kickoff against Napoli, and the same can be expected for the following foursome: … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Napoli (Champions League)
FC Barcelona Team News vs Napoli: Torres, Yamal, Raphinha, Alonso
FC Barcelona could welcome back as many as four players from injury when they host Napoli on Tuesday night in UEFA Champions League play. Ferran Torres (hamstring), Lamine Yamal and Raphinha (both knocks) all look likely to be passed fit for the midweek continental clash against Napoli. Marcos Alonso (back) is moving closer, but likely won't be back until the weekend. So … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Napoli: Torres, Yamal, Raphinha, Alonso
FC Barcelona Team News at Valencia: De Jong, Alonso, Martinez
FC Barcelona head into the La Liga weekend on the heels of back-to-back losses, and thus the supporter base is getting more than a bit restless. On top of that, they have a substantial injury list, which includes midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman missed the Blaugranes sixth and final UEFA Champions League group stage match due to a fever, and we'll just have to wait … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Valencia: De Jong, Alonso, Martinez
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Porto (Champions League)
It's truly a battle for the top of UCL Group H on Tuesday night as FC Barcelona host FC Porto. If that is not already motivation enough for the Catalan club, they'll enter this match looking for redemption having suffered defeat the last time out in this competition. They could have clinched a place in the knockout round of the UEFA Champions League had they managed to best … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Porto (Champions League)
Barcelona Team News vs FC Porto (UCL): Ter Stegen, Roberto
As FC Barcelona continue their continental campaign, they will have just two fresh injury concerns, in No. 1 goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen and team captain Sergi Roberto. The German shot-stopper missed out on the weekend La Liga affair due to back issue, so he is most definitely a doubt to play on Tuesday night vs. FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League group … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs FC Porto (UCL): Ter Stegen, Roberto