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Barcelona Team News vs Espanyol: Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Marc Bernal

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It is good news, bad news, when it comes to the FC Barcelona injury/fitness situation, on this Catalan Derby Eve. Frenkie de Jong could return to action tomorrow at the Camp Nou, having recovered from a longer-term hamstring injury. While it will be great to get De Jong back, there is some bad hamstring related news to share. Pedri is having some issues with that part of the … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Espanyol: Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Marc Bernal

Barcelona Team News vs Atletico Madrid: Ronald Araujo, Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong

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You again? Yes, indeed familiarity breeds contempt as FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid square off for the second time in four days and fourth time since Feb 12. Atletico took the two-legged Copa del Rey seminfinal tie 4-3 on aggregate, having won the first leg 4-0, before then dropping the second leg 0-3. Barcelona struck back by winning the La Liga fixture on Saturday, 2-1. So … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Atletico Madrid: Ronald Araujo, Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong

Barcelona Injury Updates: Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde, Andreas Christensen

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Happy international break to supporters of the Catalan Club everywhere. FC Barcelona currently sit top of the table, during this March international window, four points clear of their next closest competitor, their arch-rivals, Real Madrid. They're also through to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League, where they'll take on Atletico Madrid. That is coincidentally the … [Read more...] about Barcelona Injury Updates: Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde, Andreas Christensen

FC Barcelona Team News vs Villarreal: Gerard Martin, Gavi

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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

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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

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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

Barcelona Team News at Real de Santender: Joao Cancelo, Frenkie de Jong

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In the words of Eminem/Slim Shady, "guess who's back, back again." Yes, a couple hours ago, FC Barcelona officially "unveiled" (kind of weird, the way that word is always used in this context) Joao Cancelo for the second time. The Catalan club announced on Tuesday the return of the Portugese fullback, for the remainder of the season, on a loan deal from Saudi side … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Real de Santender: Joao Cancelo, Frenkie de Jong

Barcelona Team News, Predicted Starting XI at Sevilla

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FC Barcelona fell to Paris Saint-Germain 2-1, in the UEFA Champions League competition on Wednesday night. Well, it's always hard to beat the holders, in any competition. But while Barca suffered a setback in the UCL, they are riding high domestically. Yes, ahead of their next La Liga clash, at Sevilla, the Catalan club are back ahead of arch-rivals Real Madrid at the top of … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News, Predicted Starting XI at Sevilla

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad

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Right now, you could say that FC Barcelona "likes to move it move it," cuz they're going "Real to Real." Of course, the mid-1990s dance music act that came up with that song spells it "Reel to Real," so maybe that reference is a bit forced. However, Barcelona just beat Real Oviedo yesterday, 3-1, and now it's already time to preview the visit from Real Sociedad, which is the … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad