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
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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 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 at Athletic Club: Ferran Torres, Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde
It had been thought that FC Barcelona full back Jules Kounde could return from his hamstring injury before the season concluded. Now it seems like it's not going to happen though, as he's highly doubtful/basically ruled out for Sunday's visit to Athletic Club. Kounde joins the likes of central defender Ronald Araujo and winger Ferran Torres- players who will be ruled out/not … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Athletic Club: Ferran Torres, Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde
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
FC Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction vs Girona
The dust has barely settled on the 3-0 victory over Osasuna, and it's already time to start talking and thinking about Girona. It's a very quick turnaround for Hansi Flick's men, as the Catalan derby will soon be upon us. On the plus side, at least Barca's two matches, earlier tonight and then again on Sunday, are at home. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction vs Girona
FC Barcelona Team News vs Girona: Raphinha, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi
Credit to FC Barcelona for winning a game in which they were short-handed, due to a scheduling snafu. Raphinha and Ronald Araujo did not feature in the 3-0 win over Osasuna, due to their having just returned to Spain, after being on international duty for World Cup qualifiers in South America. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Girona: Raphinha, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Rayo Vallecano
Unfortunately for FC Barcelona, Ronald Araujo is injured again, but at least this time it's much less serious. Araujo has an ankle sprain, which will keep him out for the next couple/few matches, starting with a visit from Rayo Vallecano. He should be back in action by early-to-mid March sometime. Beyond that the injury situation remains unchanged, so other than Araujo, the … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Rayo Vallecano