FC Barcelona enter the October FIFA window top of the La Liga table, despite a severe injury crisis that encompasses all position groups within the squad. First year manager Hansi Flick is off to a great start in Catalonia, thanks to formidable front line that truly embodies the club's hashtag #ForcaBarca. Following a 3-0 win at Alaves, the Blaugranes have now scored 28 … [Read more...] about Hansi Flick Hails FC Barcelona Front Line as ‘unbelievable’
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FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Rayo Vallecano
When FC Barcelona host Rayo Vallecano this weekend, it won't be all that meaningful a match. It wasn't initially meant to be newsworthy, but now the Xavi saga has featured yet another plot twist. In mid-season, Xavi was to be let go at the end of this term. But then the two sides mended fences and reached common ground, so he was set to stay on beyond this summer. Or so it … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona Team News vs Rayo Vallecano: Araujo, Gundogan, Lewandowski
Just a little over an hour ago, the La Liga team of the season was announced, and it includes three Blaugranes: central defender Ronald Araujo, midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and striker Robert Lewandowski. So FC Barcelona have representation in all three outfield position groups. Heading into the weekend fixture against Rayo Vallecano, the first name on that list is an injury … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Rayo Vallecano: Araujo, Gundogan, Lewandowski
Pedri Hopes Haaland Can Succeed Lewandowski at Barcelona
FC Barcelona star Pedri was recently asked, while appearing on a social media platform, who the dream signing for his club would be. The Spaniard did not hesitate, naming Manchester City striker Erling Haaland in this exercise of fantasy football. It's easy to understand why, as Haaland broke the Premier League single season scoring record last season, and he has 19 goals in … [Read more...] about Pedri Hopes Haaland Can Succeed Lewandowski at Barcelona
Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Yamal, Kounde, Roberto, Balde
Sunday brings the third most played fixture, all-time, in Spain as FC Barcelona hosts Athletic Club. And Barcelona brings a very long injury list to this one, and it includes the likes of Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde, Jules Kounde, Sergi Roberto and more. Let's run down the specifics of this quartet, and then take a look at the latest status updates of the Barca long-term … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Yamal, Kounde, Roberto, Balde
Jules Kounde Suffers MCL Strain, Doubt for El Clasico
On the back of a very disappointing 2-2 draw with Granada this past weekend, and ahead of the next edition of El Clasico, 19 days from now, the injuries are starting to mount for FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez. Jules Kounde is the latest concern, as the club officially confirmed a medial collateral ligament strain for the French defender. So he will be sidelined … [Read more...] about Jules Kounde Suffers MCL Strain, Doubt for El Clasico
Barcelona Team News at Granada: Lewandowski, Pedri, De Jong
Pretty obvious where we begin with the FC Barcelona team news this weekend! Legendary center forward Robert Lewandowski was forced off in the 34' of Barçelona's midweek UEFA Champions League win at FC Porto, when he suffered an ankle injury. Scans confirmed that the striker supreme suffered an ankle sprain. … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Granada: Lewandowski, Pedri, De Jong
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna
The summer transfer window was kind of a chaotic one for FC Barcelona, but it was certainly eventful, to say the least. Three major loan deals (two inbound, one outbound) were accomplished in the past 24-48 hours, but now it's time to shift the focus to on-the-pitch, as the Catalan Club will take on CA Osasuna on Sunday afternoon in La Liga. Let's take a look at who might be … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna