The injury crisis has finally caught up to FC Barcelona. Yesterday, we saw the Blaugranes suffer their first La Liga loss of the season, 4-2 to Osasuna. While the absence of Marc-Andre ter Stegen was certainly on display, the problems extended far beyond his replacement, Inaki Pena. The good news is that four of their injured players: Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Young Boys: De Jong, Olmo, Lopez, Gavi
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FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at AS Monaco
With five wins from five matches, the Hansi Flick era of FC Barcelona football is off to a rip roaring start. The Blaugranes are leading the way, domestically in Spain, but now they travel to AS Monaco to begin continental competition. Barcelona will play at one of the most scenic venues in all of sport, Stade Louis II, which is located adjacent to the Sea. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at AS Monaco
FC Barcelona Team News at AS Monaco: Olmo, Fati, Gavi, Lopez
FC Barcelona remain perfect on the young season, and they sit top of the La Liga table with a nice four point lead. It's a remarkable start for the Catalan Club, considering all the injury problems they have, with Dani Olmo now the latest concern. The splash summer signing suffered a thigh injury in yesterday's Catalonia derby, and now finds himself on the shelf until after … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at AS Monaco: Olmo, Fati, Gavi, Lopez
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Girona
The Catalonia derby is here! It's the current top of the table side, and La Liga champions from two years ago, FC Barcelona, visiting last year's surprise side of all surprise sides, Girona. Let's get you up to speed on everything you need to know for this one. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Girona
Barcelona Team News at Girona: Gavi, De Jong, Olmo, Lopez
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)
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
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
FC Barcelona Team News vs Valencia CF: Xavi, Frenkie de Jong
Huge news in the world of FC Barcelona this week, as manager Xavi did an about-face on his future. During the week in between the El Clasico loss and the Monday night fixture vs Valencia, Xavi said he'll stay on beyond the end of the season. He told the media that he has "unfinished business" this season. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Valencia CF: Xavi, Frenkie de Jong
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