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
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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 Team News, Predicted Starting XI at Sevilla
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
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 at Mallorca: Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski
Here it is, the eve of the season opener at Mallorca and FC Barcelona players Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Bardghji, Gerard Martin, Marc Bernal and Wojciech Szczesny are all still not registered with La Liga. Between now and matchday, this situation should change. Obviously, Garcia is being made the top priority, although Rashford is pretty important too. This is especially … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Mallorca: Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski