There was some huge news on the FC Barcelona fitness front yesterday, as midfielder/wimger Fermín Lopez returned to training. He had to do so wearing a protective mask on his face, after having suffered a blow in the Champions League loss last week. Fermin Lopez should be available in the some capacity against Celta Vigo on Wednesday night. The news is different regarding Marc … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Celta Vigo: Marc Bernal, Fermin Lopez
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FC Barcelona Team News vs Villarreal: Gerard Martin, Gavi
FC Barcelona will have to soldier on without the services of defender Gerard Martin when they host Villarreal at the Camp Nou on Saturday. Martin will serve a one match ban this weekend, having received his critical fifth yellow card of the season against Levante. Being without Gerard Martin for this match, literally a first versus third clash, is no doubt a bit of a setback, … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Villarreal: Gerard Martin, Gavi
Barcelona Team News, Injury List, Match Preview at Elche
FC Barcelona certainly looked good yesterday, in thrashing Copenhagen 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League. And they'll have an even stronger side at their disposal when they they head to Elche on Saturday. That's because they'll be getting midfielder Frenkie de Jong back from suspension. Look for the Dutchman to go straight back into a starting role in the middle of the … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News, Injury List, Match Preview at Elche
FC Barcelona Team News at Slavia Praha: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha
Lots of people like to go to Prague these days, but that's mostly for recreational purposes. FC Barcelona are going there for business, as the Catalan club is looking to pick up a win at Slavia Praha in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. Barcelona boss Hansi Flick will have to do it without the services of his top talisman, Lamine Yamal. The talented youngster is … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Slavia Praha: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha
FC Barcelona Predicted Starting XI vs Girona
The Catalan derby on Saturday afternoon, between FC Barcelona and Girona, will be played at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Montjuïc). Yes, once again, the re-opening of the Camp Nou has been delayed. Barca's newly renovated home will open, at some point, we promise you that. Just not right now. So on to the match preview. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Predicted Starting XI vs Girona
Barcelona Injury Updates: Yamal, Raphinha, Gavi, Garcia, Lopez, Ter Stegen
We are just 18 days away from the first El Clasico of the season, so FC Barcelona don't have a ton of time to get their injured players back fit for it. Lamine Yamal (pubic discomfort), Gavi (underwent arthroscopic surgery on the meniscus), Marc-André ter Stegen (long-term back injury), Fermín López (hip problem), Raphinha (hamstring) and Joan García (meniscus) are all fitness … [Read more...] about Barcelona Injury Updates: Yamal, Raphinha, Gavi, Garcia, Lopez, Ter Stegen
Barcelona Team News at Oviedo: Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal
The past couple days have brought a doubt shot of FC Barcelona injury/fitness news. Gavi, the midfield man who has unfortunately endured a very injury-stricken past couple of seasons, suffered another setback. Gavi has been out since August due to a knee injury (which he suffered in training), and he'll now need surgery in order to facilitate recovery from it. "Gavi … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Oviedo: Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal
Newcastle United vs Barcelona Starting XI Predictions (Champions League)
One of the biggest fixtures of UEFA Champions League matchday 1 is Newcastle United hosting FC Barcelona. It comes on Thursday night, and that gives the match a bit of a weirder feel. When there is continental competition on a Thursday night, it has historically been Europa League or Conference League action, and thus, the inferior tournament. And while both of those … [Read more...] about Newcastle United vs Barcelona Starting XI Predictions (Champions League)
Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction vs Valencia
It is only going to be a select special few that get to see FC Barcelona host Valencia CF on Sunday at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. The venue holds only 6,000 spectators, which is obviously a tiny fraction of Barcelona's true home, the Camp Nou, or their temporary home the past two seasons, the Olympic Stadium. Ticket sales for this weekend will be limited to the 16,151 members … [Read more...] about Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction vs Valencia
Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Levante
Just two injury concerns to cover here for FC Barcelona as they prepare to travel to Levante. Robert Lewandowski is a doubt while Marc-Andre ter Stegen remains sidelined. That is it, and that is all. So with a nearly fully fit squad, it's on to the first team prediction. Or is it? Plenty of unavailable players, for multiple reasons, go here for more on that. … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Levante