FC Barcelona striker superemo Robert Lewandowski has said, ahead of the New York City El Clasico that too much football is being played right now. Lewandowski expressed his concerns that all the added fixtures are contributing to a decline in the overall quality of matches. "This season is going to be more tough than before because we have more games in the Champions League … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (El Clasico Friendly)
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Four Potential Replacements for Xavi at FC Barcelona
Will there be a new manager will be in the FC Barcelona dugout next season? Club President Joan Laporta apparently does not believe in Xavi, and showdown talks are set for early next week, after the season concludes this Sunday. It has all been "a saga" to say the least. Xavi is in and then he is out. He's leaving and then he's staying, and then...well, it has all been a … [Read more...] about Four Potential Replacements for Xavi at FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona Team News vs Valencia CF: Xavi, Frenkie de Jong
Huge news in the world of FC Barcelona this week, as manager Xavi did an about-face on his future. During the week in between the El Clasico loss and the Monday night fixture vs Valencia, Xavi said he'll stay on beyond the end of the season. He told the media that he has "unfinished business" this season. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Valencia CF: Xavi, Frenkie de Jong
Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain have a very comfortable 10 point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table, so they most likely have that competition already won. Of course, ruling the France top flight is old hat for them. What they really want is to claim that first UEFA Champions League title, and FC Barcelona are the next obstacle in the way. PSG get their home leg first, so with that … [Read more...] about Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain Team News vs FC Barcelona: Mukiele, Marquinhos
Numerous storylines abound as Paris Saint-Germain prepares to host FC Barcelona on Wednesday night. Brazilian central defender Marquinhos is back fit, and the very high-priced forward Ousmane Dembele is set to face his former squad. And of course there is seemingly always some kind of drama at PSG, especially so this season, with the Kylian Mbappe contract situation, so this … [Read more...] about Paris Saint-Germain Team News vs FC Barcelona: Mukiele, Marquinhos
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at PSG (UCL Quarterfinals)
You know what they say about visiting Paris in the spring time. Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong recorded a song called "April in Paris" for a reason. Of course, FC Barcelona are heading to the city of lights on a business trip. There is not going to be anything romantic or touristy about their tussle with PSG at the Parc des Princes. Barca badly needs this tie, as this … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at PSG (UCL Quarterfinals)
FC Barcelona Team News at Paris Saint-Germain: Pedri, De Jong, Christensen
We're into the heavyweights only part of the UEFA Champions League competition, with FC Barcelona at Paris Saint-Germain up next in our preview series. By the time this match kicks off, the Blaugranes will have had 11 days off in between matches. It has provided plenty of time for the squad to get fitter, and the likes of Frenkie de Jong (ankle), Andreas Christensen (Achilles … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Paris Saint-Germain: Pedri, De Jong, Christensen
FC Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions
FC Barcelona heads to the capital city for what is no doubt the headliner fixture of the La Liga weekend. When Barca travels to Atletico Madrid tomorrow it will be a matchup of two sides that secured their place in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 earlier this week. Atletico beat Inter Milan 2-1 on Wednesday, squaring the tie on aggregate, and then winning the shootout … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions
Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Team News: Griezmann, Hermoso, Torres, Alonso
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone certainly has some fitness concerns heading into tomorrow's crunch class at FC Barcelona. It starts with stellar forward Antonie Griezmann who recently returned from an ankle injury to go 105 minutes in midweek continental competition. Now he'll face a late fitness test on St. Patrick's Day, with strong speculation that Griezmann might … [Read more...] about Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Team News: Griezmann, Hermoso, Torres, Alonso
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Granada CF
Xavi has had plenty of low moments this season, and the 2-2 draw at Granada CF back in October is certainly among them. A stalemate against a side this firmly entrenched in the relegation scrap, when you're a club the size of FC Barcelona, is basically a loss. Well, not literally, but it is certainly two points dropped, and the Catalan Club just can't let that happen again. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Granada CF
