It's the final home game for FC Barcelona, who host Real Betis in a match that is basically dead rubber for both sides. Barcelona have already celebrated their La Liga title and Real Betis have clinched a Champions League berth for next season. So everything is wrapped up, in a nice little package, for both teams in the bigger picture. The only real things to watch here are on … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Real Betis: Andreas Christensen, Raphinha
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid Team News: Christensen, Mbappe, Valverde, Tchouameni
There are no certainly no shortage of storylines as we head into the second and final El Clasico of the season. Where do we even begin? How about the fight at Real Madrid training, earlier today, between teammates Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni? It resulted in Valverde needing to be taken to a hospital, and receiving stitches, according to ESPN. Or what about the … [Read more...] about Barcelona vs Real Madrid Team News: Christensen, Mbappe, Valverde, Tchouameni
Barcelona Team News at Osasuna: Raphinha, Marc Bernal, Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde
Wednesday's training session brought a big boost for FC Barcelona, as forward Raphinha, defensive midfielder Marc Bernal and central defender Andreas Christensen all took part in the session. While they all trained (at least partially) with the rest of the squad, it doesn't mean that all three are fully match fit, and set to feature at Osasuna on Saturday. Bernal is the most … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Osasuna: Raphinha, Marc Bernal, Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde
FC Barcelona vs Benfica Team News: Christensen, Di Maria
Andreas Christensen has suffered a new injury setback, after having just returned to full fitness. The defender has a calf problem, with FC Barcelona having confirmed that he'll be out until April sometime. Christensen is the only situation that has changed for the Blaugranes, injury wise. So with that said, we'll move on to Benfica, where there are a lot of absences to … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Benfica Team News: Christensen, Di Maria
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna
When FC Barcelona welcome in Osasuna on Saturday, they'll do so feeling very confident. That's because the Catalan Club has yet to suffer defeat in the calendar year of 2025. The last time Barcelona was dealt an L, it came via Athletic Club, in the very last match of 2024. Since that setback, Barca have put up a form guide of W13D3, across four different competitions. The goal … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna
FC Barcelona Team News vs Osasuna: Gavi, Andreas Christensen, Pau Cubarsi
Gavi was a doubt (due to an unspecified illness) entering FC Barcelona's Champions League win over Benfica in midweek. The chances of the Spanish midfielder featuring in that match were thought to be pretty good. So it stands to reason that the chances are very good that Gavi features in the home league fixture against Osasuna on Saturday. But you never know, during cold … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Osasuna: Gavi, Andreas Christensen, Pau Cubarsi
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Leganes
After a big triumph in continental competition, in midweek at Borussia Dortmund, FC Barcelona are back home to their friendly confines in Catalonia. They will welcome in Leganes, a relegation fodder side, for a La Liga fixture. This match will be a lot easier, at least on paper, than the journey to last year's UEFA Champions League runner-up. We saw Hansi Flick do a lot of … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Leganes
FC Barcelona Team News vs Leganes: Raphinha, Ansu Fati, Andreas Christensen
Raphinha had to be subbed off, after just 20 minutes, in the 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. The problem has been reported to be a calf issue, and that renders him doubtful for the visit from Leganes on Sunday. However, the issue sounds pretty minor, at least according to manager Hansi Flick. "He's not injured. He's just tired," Flick said to the media. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Leganes: Raphinha, Ansu Fati, Andreas Christensen
FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Araujo, Christensen, Ter Stegen, Bernal
At this FIFA window FC Barcelona is leading La Liga, despite the catastrophic injury crisis that is currently engulfing the team. There are so many injuries that we need two parts to cover it. Here in part two, we'll cover the guys that will be shelved for the long term: Ronald Araujo, Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen and Andreas Christensen. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Araujo, Christensen, Ter Stegen, Bernal
FC Barcelona Team News at Rayo Vallecano: Fati, Olmo, Christensen
As FC Barcelona prep for their third match of the season, manager Hansi Flick has dropped a hint about the club's plan pertaining to Ansu Fati. While Fati has been heavily linked with a loan move away this summer, Flick has made it clear that he will be counting on Fati this season. "I hope he returns to the level he showed in preseason; we need to take good care of him," … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Rayo Vallecano: Fati, Olmo, Christensen