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FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Rayo Vallecano

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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

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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

The Borussia Dortmund Way: Buying Low, Selling High

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Borussia Dortmund is neither a buying club nor a selling club. They are an investing club. Tonight they'll take on Paris Saint-Germain at their ground, an opponent who spends money like water every summer transfer window. Dortmund enter the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal tie up 1-0 on aggregate. Will they progress forward, and in the process score a … [Read more...] about The Borussia Dortmund Way: Buying Low, Selling High

Pedri Hopes Haaland Can Succeed Lewandowski at Barcelona

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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

De Jong, Lewandowski, Pedri and Kounde Return to Training

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On the eve of this season's first El Clasico, FC Barcelona got a massive and very surprising fitness boost. Frenkie de Jong, Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Pedri all returned to training. Whether or not they feature tomorrow afternoon, and if so in what capacity, remains to be seen. Barca boss Xavi was pleasantly surprised to have the stellar quartet back in the mix, … [Read more...] about De Jong, Lewandowski, Pedri and Kounde Return to Training

Barcelona Team News (El Clasico): Felix, Lewandowski, Raphinha

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The last thing FC Barcelona needed today, in their UEFA Champions League group stage clash against Shakhtar Donetsk, was another injury concern. However, fitness misfortune struck again as forward Joao Felix limped out of the match with about 15 minutes left to play. Not much is known right now, and it could end up being a false alarm, we'll just have to wait for an update … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News (El Clasico): Felix, Lewandowski, Raphinha

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna

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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

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Villarreal

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Barcelona may not have started the season in the exact manner in which they would like, but their next opponent is probably ideal for them. While Villarreal are a tough out, and certainly no pushover, the Catalan Club simply has their number as of late. Barca didn't just sweep them last season, they are unblemished in the last five meetings with the Yellow Submarine. Can … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Villarreal