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
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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
Barcelona Team News at Rayo Vallecano: Gavi, De Jong, Ter Stegen
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
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
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
Barcelona Team News (El Clasico): Felix, Lewandowski, Raphinha
The last thing FC Barcelona needed today, in their UEFA Champions League group stage clash against Shakhtar Donetsk, was another injury concern. However, fitness misfortune struck again as forward Joao Felix limped out of the match with about 15 minutes left to play. Not much is known right now, and it could end up being a false alarm, we'll just have to wait for an update … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News (El Clasico): Felix, Lewandowski, Raphinha
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Celta Vigo
When FC Barcelona welcomes Rafa Benitez and Celta Vigo to their temporary home (while the Camp Nou is being renovated) on Saturday, the match forecasters are calling for a Barca blowout. Makes sense given how the Catalonian club have won 5-0 in back to back games. Plus, Vigo have been rather unimpressive so far this season, to say the least. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Celta Vigo