The greatest player in FC Barcelona history, Lionel Messi, is the current holder of the Ballon d'Or award. He's also the only individual to win it eight times, but he won't be defending his crown this year. The short list of nominees was released yesterday, and Messi was not among them. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Well Represented on Ballon d’Or Short Lists
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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 Starting XI Prediction vs Granada CF
Xavi has had plenty of low moments this season, and the 2-2 draw at Granada CF back in October is certainly among them. A stalemate against a side this firmly entrenched in the relegation scrap, when you're a club the size of FC Barcelona, is basically a loss. Well, not literally, but it is certainly two points dropped, and the Catalan Club just can't let that happen again. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Granada CF
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Unionistas (Copa Del Rey Round of 16)
Last weekend was a total disaster for FC Barcelona and their fans, as they got destroyed, 4-1, by their arch-rivals Real Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana. The loss was demoralizing on numerous levels, and now there have been reports that manager Xavi has lost the dressing room. Xavi publicly responded to the talk that his players no longer respect him, and we covered that … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Unionistas (Copa Del Rey Round of 16)
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Rayo Vallecano
While it wasn't a perfect start to the season, it was a very solid, if not stellar, beginning for FC Barcelona. It's the Catalan Club, the standards are always sky high. However, two losses in four games: to Real Madrid in the home edition of El Clasico and to Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League soured the mood. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona at Villarreal Team News: Pedri, Araujo, Moreno
FC Barcelona won La Liga by ten points last season, but it's difficult to imagine them repeating that feat this term. Last year's runners-up, their bitter arch-rivals Real Madrid, are already getting some space out in front of them. Taking all three points from a road trip to Villarreal would certainly send a message of intent, as this is the headliner fixture for this … [Read more...] about Barcelona at Villarreal Team News: Pedri, Araujo, Moreno
Barcelona Team News vs Real Madrid (Friendly): Balde, Martinez
El Clasico comes to the stadium with the world's largest jumbotron, as it's FC Barcelona versus Real Madrid at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Yes, this unfriendliest of friendlies is going to get a Texas sized treatment, as it even has a second brand name- the Soccer Champions Tour. And as you might have heard, some guy who is high up at the Catalan Club (not going to … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Real Madrid (Friendly): Balde, Martinez