FC Barcelona at Chelsea FC is the standout fixture of Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League slate, no doubt about it. It's also a match with a pretty extensive injury/fitness concern list, so let's get straight into it, starting with Reece James. The oft-injured Chelsea captain left the 2-0 win over Burnley FC early yesterday, igniting injury concerns. That's understandable, … [Read more...] about Chelsea vs Barcelona Team News: Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, Pedri
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Barcelona Injury Updates: Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha, Joan Garcia
The Catalan club certainly have no shortage of injury concerns this international break. When you consider all the key players (Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Gavi, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Marc Casado) who have been out, or could be missing out on the next match, it's simply surprising to see Barca where they are right now … [Read more...] about Barcelona Injury Updates: Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha, Joan Garcia
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, Starting Lineup Prediction at Levante
Just two injury concerns to cover here for FC Barcelona as they prepare to travel to Levante. Robert Lewandowski is a doubt while Marc-Andre ter Stegen remains sidelined. That is it, and that is all. So with a nearly fully fit squad, it's on to the first team prediction. Or is it? Plenty of unavailable players, for multiple reasons, go here for more on that. … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Levante
Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction at RCD Mallorca
Tomorrow night, we might see FC Barcelona put forth a starting lineup that contains both Ferran Torres and Fermin Lopez. Obviously, the side is not at their best when this is the situation in front of them. RCD Mallorca, heavy underdogs they may be, still might be getting Barcelona at the right time. Robert Lewandowski is still working his way towards match fitness while … [Read more...] about Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction at RCD Mallorca
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Como
It looks like FC Barcelona and longtime starting goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen are headed to a very bitter divorce. Yesterday brought news that the Catalan club have stripped Ter Stegen of his captaincy, due to his refusal to sign a medical report about his own back injury. And it doesn't stop there- Barcelona have also started disciplinary proceedings that could lead to … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Como
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Daegu
FC Barcelona have certainly looked the part of reigning La Liga champions/domestic treble winners on their tour of the Far East, thus far. That's "a 10-4 good buddy," to use trucker parlance! The Blaugrana have outscored their competition, Vissel Kobe and FC Seoul, on aggregate 10-4. Yes, it's just preseason, and they're only playing J-League and K-League competition, but they … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Daegu
FC Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction at Borussia Dortmund
FC Barcelona have emerged as the new favorite to win the UEFA Champions League, and it's easy to see why, given how they handled Borussia Dortmund in the first leg or their quarterfinal tie. The 4-0 cushion gives the Blaugranes a chance to play a little bit freer and easier on Tuesday night. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction at Borussia Dortmund
FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Starting Lineup Predictions
FC Barcelona have emerged as the new front-runner to win the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League competition. Understandable, given how stellar they have looked in La Liga this term. Barca are also fifth all-time in UCL/European Cups won, with five. The next obstacle for the Catalan club is Borussia Dortmund, last season's UCL runners-up. BVB are currently languishing in the … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Starting Lineup Predictions