Four of the seven injured FC Barcelona players, (Lamine Yamal, Raphina, Joan Garcia and Marc Casado) could all return to action on Saturday when Athletic Club comes to Catalonia. And how fitting that would be, as this is a game that is already defined by the word "return." Yes, FINALLY! After more than two years away at Montjuïc, Barcelona are back at home. No more "home away … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Yamal, Raphinha, Garcia, Casado
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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
Barcelona Team News vs Girona: Lewandowski, Olmo, Raphinha, Yamal, Lopez
The October international break, and the club training period that followed it hasn't been kind to FC Barcelona. As the club reported earlier today, Robert Lewandowski has suffered a torn thigh muscle, and he's set for a spell on the sidelines. He'll miss the Catalan derby against Girona on Saturday, as well as El Clasico next weekend. According to some reports, Lewandowski … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Girona: Lewandowski, Olmo, Raphinha, Yamal, Lopez
Barcelona Injury Updates: Yamal, Raphinha, Gavi, Garcia, Lopez, Ter Stegen
We are just 18 days away from the first El Clasico of the season, so FC Barcelona don't have a ton of time to get their injured players back fit for it. Lamine Yamal (pubic discomfort), Gavi (underwent arthroscopic surgery on the meniscus), Marc-André ter Stegen (long-term back injury), Fermín López (hip problem), Raphinha (hamstring) and Joan García (meniscus) are all fitness … [Read more...] about Barcelona Injury Updates: Yamal, Raphinha, Gavi, Garcia, Lopez, Ter Stegen
Barcelona Team News vs Real Sociedad: Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde
It was a mixed bag of injury news for FC Barcelona on Friday. Well, some good news and some bad news, but the overall net may put them in a worse place then before. Star forward Raphinha is set to be sidelined for three weeks with a hamstring injury, while starting goalkeeper Joan García is going to be gone for up to six weeks due to an injured meniscus in his knee. With … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Real Sociedad: Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde
Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Real Oviedo
Real Oviedo secured promotion to La Liga for the first time in 24 years last season, and thus far, it's been a tough go in the top flight. They currently sit 17th in the league, with one of the toughest matches on the schedule up next- a visit from FC Barcelona. The Catalan club won a domestic treble last season, and this year's side is pretty formidable as well. Barca boss … [Read more...] about Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Real Oviedo
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