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
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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
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Alaves
FC Barcelona are reportedly pushing hard to make Jurgen Klopp their next manager, once the off-season arrives. That is the major storyline as the next La Liga fixture, a trip to Alaves, approaches. Klopp to the Catalan Club could make some sense, provided the German doesn't take a sabbatical in June. We listed Klopp as among the Eight Leading Candidates to Replace Xavi. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Alaves
FC Barcelona Manager Search: Four Leading Candidates to Replace Xavi
A new manager will be leading FC Barcelona next season, as Xavi announced this past weekend that he'll be stepping down, effective at the end of the season. We covered what Xavi has accomplished, hasn't accomplished and what could be ahead for him between now and the end of the season, over at this link. Here we'll take a look at who could replace him this summer. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Manager Search: Four Leading Candidates to Replace Xavi
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna
You already know the latest news surrounding FC Barcelona, the manager situation! This past weekend saw Xavi announce that he'll be stepping down at the end of the season. The visit from Osasuna tomorrow night will serve as the first match of the lame duck Xavi era. He will depart as a club legend, and despite the struggles this season, there is still glory that could yet be … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Athletic Club (Copa Del Rey Quarterfinals)
As the heat increases on Xavi, the best thing the Barcelona boss can do is win. Claiming a trophy would be the best thing for him, in terms of trying to cool his seat in Catalonia. If Barcelona can get past Athletic Club tomorrow night, they'll find themselves in the Copa Del Rey semifinals. In other words, silverware could soon be in striking distance. To get there however, … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Athletic Club (Copa Del Rey Quarterfinals)
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Unionistas (Copa Del Rey Round of 16)
Last weekend was a total disaster for FC Barcelona and their fans, as they got destroyed, 4-1, by their arch-rivals Real Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana. The loss was demoralizing on numerous levels, and now there have been reports that manager Xavi has lost the dressing room. Xavi publicly responded to the talk that his players no longer respect him, and we covered that … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Unionistas (Copa Del Rey Round of 16)
Barcelona Team News at Unionistas (Copa Del Rey): Xavi, Yamal, Araujo
The big news today, surrounding all things FC Barcelona, is Xavi responding to reports that he's lost the dressing room. Rumors are swirling about that the 43-year-old manager is destined to leave the Catalan club at the end of the season. Speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow's Copa Del Rey at Unionistas Salamanca, the Catalan said: "I love this club. I'm here to bring … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Unionistas (Copa Del Rey): Xavi, Yamal, Araujo
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Alaves
Following the shock loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League, FC Barcelona held a dressing room meeting, in the hopes of "clearing the air." The point of these talks, at least in the hopes of the squad, is that the side will get properly fired up from it, and get results. Up until Tuesday night, Barca had not had a true disaster class result. They certainly have … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Alaves