One of the biggest stories in world football this week was the summer splash signing of Dani Olmo by the Catalan club. The attacking midfielder/left winger moved over from RB Leipizg on a deal worth €62m (€55m up front, €7m in add-ons) four days ago. Tomorrow night could see Olmo make his FC Barcelona debut, in their final preseason tune-up against AS Monaco. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs AS Monaco Team News: Olmo, Yamal, Fofana
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Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Sevilla FC
The good news for Xavi and FC Barcelona is that they don't need a result against Sevilla FC in the season finale on Sunday in order to secure second place in the table. That's locked up already, and they are hence guaranteed a place in the Spanish Supercopa for next season. The bad news is...well, there is a lot of bad news, because their internal strife, being aired publicly … [Read more...] about Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Sevilla FC
FC Barcelona Team News at Sevilla FC: Xavi, Laporta, Deco
Once the on-the-pitch season concludes this Sunday, with a La Liga fixture at Sevilla, the off-the-pitch season will really kick into high gear for FC Barcleona. According to reports, after the season is over, Barcelona boss Xavi will meet Club President Joan Laporta to discuss his future. Sporting Director Deco, as well as some senior members of the board, will also be on … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Sevilla FC: Xavi, Laporta, Deco
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 Barbastro (Copa Del Rey)
After the La Liga win at Las Palmas last night, and heading into the Copa Del Rey clash at Barbastro on Sunday, FC Barcelona manager Xavi said his side should not be written off in the league title race. "Of course," Xavi responded in his postgame presser when asked if his side can defend their league title this season. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Barbastro (Copa Del Rey)
FC Barcelona Team News vs Barbastro: Cancelo, Pedri, Martinez
FC Barcelona have a new injury concern heading into their Copa Del Rey round of 32 clash at Barbastro on Sunday. That would be left-back Joao Cancelo, who suffered a MCL strain in the win at Las Palmas yesterday. So indeed their trip to the islands provided a win, but that victory came at a cost. Cancelo will likely be sidelined for the rest of the month, or thereabouts. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Barbastro: Cancelo, Pedri, Martinez
FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions
It's no surprise to see FC Barcelona (currently 4th), Atletico Madrid (currently 3rd) and Real Madrid (currently first) in the La Liga top four. They are, after all, the three historically strongest clubs in the competition. But the current second place side is a major surprise in Girona. Actually, they are level on points with Real Madrid, but sit in second place due to a … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions
FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Team News: Ter Stegen, Lemar, Vitolo
There is no doubt, at all, what the biggest game in Spain will be this weekend, as fourth place FC Barcelona hosts third place Atletico Madrid. This headliner clash will be missing a few marquee players however, starting with Barcelona's No. 1 Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. He is a strong doubt here as he's missed both of Barca's matches since the last international break. And that … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Team News: Ter Stegen, Lemar, Vitolo
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Porto (Champions League)
It's truly a battle for the top of UCL Group H on Tuesday night as FC Barcelona host FC Porto. If that is not already motivation enough for the Catalan club, they'll enter this match looking for redemption having suffered defeat the last time out in this competition. They could have clinched a place in the knockout round of the UEFA Champions League had they managed to best … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Porto (Champions League)
Barcelona Team News vs FC Porto (UCL): Ter Stegen, Roberto
As FC Barcelona continue their continental campaign, they will have just two fresh injury concerns, in No. 1 goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen and team captain Sergi Roberto. The German shot-stopper missed out on the weekend La Liga affair due to back issue, so he is most definitely a doubt to play on Tuesday night vs. FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League group … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs FC Porto (UCL): Ter Stegen, Roberto