FC Barcelona thrashed Red Star Belgrade 5-2 in midweek, but the big win included a very ugly moment- Pau Cubarsi leaving the pitch with blood streaming down his face. The Barcelona defender was literally kicked in the face, as part of a reckless challenge by the Serbian's side Uroš Spajic. After the UEFA Champions League match, Barca boss Hansi Flick said that Cubarsí was … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Real Sociedad
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FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Villarreal
The first loss of the Hansi Flick era has been suffered, so now, how will the Blaugranes respond? Having been beaten at Monaco, in continental competition, now the Catalan club must rebound in the league. They have a lot more talent and depth than Villarreal, of course, but diving down to the Yellow Submarine is never as easy proposition. Especially now, given that Flick as … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Villarreal
FC Barcelona Team News at Villarreal: De Jong, Olmo, Gavi, Torres
FC Barcelona have suffered their first loss of the young season, falling 2-1 at AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League group stage. However, they need to have a short memory, as there is a fast turnaround, with a trip to Villarreal coming on Sunday. Midfielder Frenkie de Jong is coming close to a return, as he's nearing the final stages of recovery from his ankle … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Villarreal: De Jong, Olmo, Gavi, Torres
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at AS Monaco
With five wins from five matches, the Hansi Flick era of FC Barcelona football is off to a rip roaring start. The Blaugranes are leading the way, domestically in Spain, but now they travel to AS Monaco to begin continental competition. Barcelona will play at one of the most scenic venues in all of sport, Stade Louis II, which is located adjacent to the Sea. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at AS Monaco
FC Barcelona Team News at AS Monaco: Olmo, Fati, Gavi, Lopez
FC Barcelona remain perfect on the young season, and they sit top of the La Liga table with a nice four point lead. It's a remarkable start for the Catalan Club, considering all the injury problems they have, with Dani Olmo now the latest concern. The splash summer signing suffered a thigh injury in yesterday's Catalonia derby, and now finds himself on the shelf until after … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at AS Monaco: Olmo, Fati, Gavi, Lopez
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Valladolid
You can't ask for a better debut if you're Dani Olmo. Signed before the season started, but not registered to play, due to salary cap problems, Olmo missed the first two games. But he came off the bench to score the second and game winning goal at Rayo Vallecano. After playing a half last night, does he start against Valladolid? We're thinking yes. Why not keep this positive … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Valladolid
FC Barcelona Team News vs Valladolid: Marc Bernal, Eric Garcia
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
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Rayo Vallecano
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
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 Starting XI Prediction vs Athletic Club
FC Barcelona open the home portion of their slate on Saturday, when they welcome in Nico Williams and Athletic Club. Yes, Williams was indeed their top transfer target this summer window, but as you obviously know, the move never materialized. At this point, it doesn't look like it's going happen either. Now the main name being linked with a move to Catalonia, before the … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Athletic Club