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Barcelona Team News at Girona: Gavi, De Jong, Olmo, Lopez

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It is a Catalan derby miracle! Very positive injury news, for both Gavi and Frenkie De Jong! Especially Gavi, who has returned to training this week. This is the first time he has trained since tearing his ACL about 10 months ago. Don't expect him to feature at Girona though, as he still has to be eased back into it all. His return to action is still a couple, to a few weeks … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Girona: Gavi, De Jong, Olmo, Lopez

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (El Clasico Friendly)

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FC Barcelona striker superemo Robert Lewandowski has said, ahead of the New York City El Clasico that too much football is being played right now. Lewandowski expressed his concerns that all the added fixtures are contributing to a decline in the overall quality of matches. "This season is going to be more tough than before because we have more games in the Champions League … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (El Clasico Friendly)

FC Barcelona Team News at Almeria: Gavi, Alex Balde, Frenkie De Jong

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As FC Barcelona head into the final three matches of the season, starting with a visit to Almeria, they have just three injury concerns. Frenkie de Jong (ankle), Alex Balde (thigh) and Gavi (anterior cruciate ligament rupture) all remain out for the season. Although they do have four players who are one more booking away from getting suspended. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Almeria: Gavi, Alex Balde, Frenkie De Jong

Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona 

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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

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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

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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

Barcelona Team News at Rayo Vallecano: Gavi, De Jong, Ter Stegen

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This past international break was more than "catastrophic" for the El Clasico rivals. With Gavi going down for FC Barcelona and Eduardo Camavinga & Vinicius Jr. for Real Madrid, it was the most disastrous internationals ever for these two clubs. Gavi grabbed all the headlines because his injury is the most cataclysmic. He's done for the rest of the club season, and he'll … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Rayo Vallecano: Gavi, De Jong, Ter Stegen

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Alaves

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Following the shock loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League, FC Barcelona held a dressing room meeting, in the hopes of "clearing the air." The point of these talks, at least in the hopes of the squad, is that the side will get properly fired up from it, and get results. Up until Tuesday night, Barca had not had a true disaster class result. They certainly have … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Alaves

FC Barcelona Team News vs Alaves: De Jong, Roberto, Gavi

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Frenkie de Jong and Sergi Roberto are currently the only two remaining fitness concerns at FC Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez's squad has gotten a lot of players back from injury in recent weeks, ahead of their original timetables, including stars like Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Raphinha. However, Sunday's La Liga clash vs. Alaves will come too soon for De Jong and … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Alaves: De Jong, Roberto, Gavi