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FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Rayo Vallecano

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So far so good for the Hansi Flick era at FC Barcelona, but they haven't really been tested yet. Matchday three, a trip to the capital city to take on Rayo Vallecano, likely won't provide that much more of a challenge than the previous two matches. Of course, maybe that's good for the Blaugranes right now, as they're still breaking in a new manager and dealing with a whole … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Rayo Vallecano

FC Barcelona Team News at Rayo Vallecano: Fati, Olmo, Christensen

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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

FC Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Gundogan, Olmo, Roberto, Fati

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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 AC Milan (Club Friendly)

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Pau Víctor has been the story so far for FC Barcelona on their preseason tour of the United States. He scored a goal in the draw with Manchester City in Orlando, Florida and then bagged a brace in the win over Real Madrid. Victor provided the goals that proved the difference in the El Clasico triumph in the New York City area. Now he comes to the home of the Baltimore Ravens, … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs AC Milan (Club Friendly)

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

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said it plainly ahead of the next El Clasico- their transfer business, for this window, is done. In the words of Taylor Swift, "we're cool for the summer." (Just add the words "transfer window" at the end there. So there you have it, Kylian Mbappe and Endrick are your major additions. Toni Kroos and Nacho are your significant … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona (El Clasico Friendly)

Manchester City vs FC Barcelona Starting XI Predictions

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You know the old familiar refrain from star athletes when they have just won a world championship- "what are you going to do next?" To which the answer is "I'm going to Walt Disney World!" Not sure if Manchester City and FC Barcelona will get any actual face time in with Mickey Mouse this week, but they will be in his backyard, as they'll travel to Orlando, Florida. This … [Read more...] about Manchester City vs FC Barcelona Starting XI Predictions

FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad

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For FC Barcelona, there is nothing left to play for this season but pride. That and the pride it will take to reverse what happened last weekend, when Girona beat the Blaugranes to supplant them in the La Liga table. The rest of the run-in starts with a visit from Real Sociedad on Monday night. We'll see if Barca still have enough left in the tank this season to try and … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad

FC Barcelona Team News at Napoli: Sergi Roberto, Marcos Alonso, Joao Felix, Ferran Torres

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FC Barcelona manager Xavi will apparently see some relief in his team's fitness situation, as a couple of players are moving closer towards regaining full match fitness. Team Captain Sergi Roberto could be in contention on Wednesday night, when the Blaugranes travel to Napoli for some knockout round continental competition. The skipper has missed the last five matches, due … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Napoli: Sergi Roberto, Marcos Alonso, Joao Felix, Ferran Torres

Barcelona Team News at Celta Vigo: Roque, Romeu, Raphinha

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FC Barcelona have a pretty tricky fixture ahead this weekend, when they travel to Celta Vigo. That's because they can easily overlook the relegation scrappers, with one eye on Napoli and the UCL knockouts next week. Xavi will do his best to try and prevent that. Striker Vitor Roque is back available tomorrow, having served his suspension against Granada. Additionally, Raphinha … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Celta Vigo: Roque, Romeu, Raphinha