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FC Barcelona Team News at Valencia: De Jong, Araujo, Fati

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Frenkie de Jong is in contention to return for FC Barcelona, as the La Liga season commences at Valencia CF on Saturday. It appears De Jong, who is once again being strongly linked with Manchester United, is nearing full fitness, after having recovered from his ankle injury. Meanwhile Ronald Araujo remains out until December, with a serious hamstring injury. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Valencia: De Jong, Araujo, Fati

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (El Clasico Friendly)

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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)

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Almeria

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Almeria have just three games left up in La Liga, as they are already long destined for the drop. The worst team in the Spanish top flight this season, they will have a chance to play for pride here on Thursday night when they host FC Barcelona. Getting a result, of any sort, against one of the two clubs that comprises the El Clasico rivalry, would be huge for them. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Almeria

FC Barcelona Team News at Almeria: Gavi, Alex Balde, Frenkie De Jong

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As FC Barcelona head into the final three matches of the season, starting with a visit to Almeria, they have just three injury concerns. Frenkie de Jong (ankle), Alex Balde (thigh) and Gavi (anterior cruciate ligament rupture) all remain out for the season. Although they do have four players who are one more booking away from getting suspended. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Almeria: Gavi, Alex Balde, Frenkie De Jong

FC Barcelona Team News at Girona: Alex Balde, Frenkie De Jong, Gavi

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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

Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona 

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Paris Saint-Germain have a very comfortable 10 point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table, so they most likely have that competition already won. Of course, ruling the France top flight is old hat for them. What they really want is to claim that first UEFA Champions League title, and FC Barcelona are the next obstacle in the way. PSG get their home leg first, so with that … [Read more...] about Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona 

Paris Saint-Germain Team News vs FC Barcelona: Mukiele, Marquinhos

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Numerous storylines abound as Paris Saint-Germain prepares to host FC Barcelona on Wednesday night. Brazilian central defender Marquinhos is back fit, and the very high-priced forward Ousmane Dembele is set to face his former squad. And of course there is seemingly always some kind of drama at PSG, especially so this season, with the Kylian Mbappe contract situation, so this … [Read more...] about Paris Saint-Germain Team News vs FC Barcelona: Mukiele, Marquinhos

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at PSG (UCL Quarterfinals)

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You know what they say about visiting Paris in the spring time. Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong recorded a song called "April in Paris" for a reason. Of course, FC Barcelona are heading to the city of lights on a business trip. There is not going to be anything romantic or touristy about their tussle with PSG at the Parc des Princes. Barca badly needs this tie, as this … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at PSG (UCL Quarterfinals)

FC Barcelona Team News at Paris Saint-Germain: Pedri, De Jong, Christensen

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We're into the heavyweights only part of the UEFA Champions League competition, with FC Barcelona at Paris Saint-Germain up next in our preview series. By the time this match kicks off, the Blaugranes will have had 11 days off in between matches. It has provided plenty of time for the squad to get fitter, and the likes of Frenkie de Jong (ankle), Andreas Christensen (Achilles … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Paris Saint-Germain: Pedri, De Jong, Christensen