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
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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 Team News at Valencia: De Jong, Araujo, Fati
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 vs AS Monaco Team News: Olmo, Yamal, Fofana
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
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
Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona
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
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 Team News at Paris Saint-Germain: Pedri, De Jong, Christensen
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