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
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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
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad
Right now, you could say that FC Barcelona "likes to move it move it," cuz they're going "Real to Real." Of course, the mid-1990s dance music act that came up with that song spells it "Reel to Real," so maybe that reference is a bit forced. However, Barcelona just beat Real Oviedo yesterday, 3-1, and now it's already time to preview the visit from Real Sociedad, which is the … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad
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)
Hansi Flick Unsure if Robert Lewandowski or Frenkie De Jong Will Play vs Levante
Striker supreme Robert Lewandowski has recovered from his hamstring injury and resumed training with his FC Barcelona teammates. It is (at least somewhat) likely that he could feature this weekend at Levante, but in what capacity remains to seen. After missing the season opening win over RCD Mallorca, Lewandowski is basically touch-and-go for this one. “We will include him … [Read more...] about Hansi Flick Unsure if Robert Lewandowski or Frenkie De Jong Will Play vs Levante
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 vs Inter Milan Starting Lineup Predictions
As FC Barcelona prepare to host Inter Milan, in the first of their two-legged UEFA Champions League semifinal tie, the question must be asked- is a treble potentially in the works for the Catalan club? After all, they just beat their arch-rivals, Real Madrid, in the Copa del Rey. They are the UCL favorites, and they currently reside at the top of the La Liga table. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Inter Milan Starting Lineup Predictions
FC Barcelona Team News vs Inter Milan: Ter-Stegen, Balde, Lewandowski
FC Barcelona, as a squad, are getting healthier at just the right time. No. 1 goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen returned to the team for the 3-2 El Clasico triumph in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. He didn't feature, and probably won't on Wednesday night, but he's back. And that is no doubt a triumph for Ter Stegen, given that back in September, he was actually ruled out … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Inter Milan: Ter-Stegen, Balde, Lewandowski
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Leganes
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has dismissed any fitness worries over Lamine Yamal, in the wake of the teenage galactico's injury scare in the blowout win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. Up next is a trip to relegation-scrapping Leganes in a La Liga Saturday night fixture, so it's a very rapid turnaround. Yamal was replaced, late in the game, by Ansu Fati during … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Leganes