Frenkie de Jong and Sergi Roberto are currently the only two remaining fitness concerns at FC Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez's squad has gotten a lot of players back from injury in recent weeks, ahead of their original timetables, including stars like Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Raphinha. However, Sunday's La Liga clash vs. Alaves will come too soon for De Jong and … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Alaves: De Jong, Roberto, Gavi
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FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Shakhtar Donetsk (UEFA Champions League)
Xavi Hernandez shifted from a 4-3-3 to 3-4-1-2 formation for his side's 1-0 win at Real Sociedad yesterday. FC Barcelona got a very late goal, i.e. near the death in added time, from defender Ronald Araujo, to get the league win on the road. We are predicting that Xavi stays with the formation switch at Shakhtar Donetsk when Barcelona shift gears from the La Liga to the UEFA … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Shakhtar Donetsk (UEFA Champions League)
Barcelona at Shakhtar Team News: De Jong, Roberto, Konoplia
Frenkie de Jong and Sergi Roberto are the only two injury concerns for FC Barcelona right now, and that has to be a relief for manager Xavi Hernandez. He's certainly had to deal with a rash of injuries this season, and that includes a handful of his star players. So getting back to full fitness is a welcome development. With De Jong, he's returned to training now, having … [Read more...] about Barcelona at Shakhtar Team News: De Jong, Roberto, Konoplia
Barcelona Team News (El Clasico): Felix, Lewandowski, Raphinha
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 vs Celta Vigo
When FC Barcelona welcomes Rafa Benitez and Celta Vigo to their temporary home (while the Camp Nou is being renovated) on Saturday, the match forecasters are calling for a Barca blowout. Makes sense given how the Catalonian club have won 5-0 in back to back games. Plus, Vigo have been rather unimpressive so far this season, to say the least. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Celta Vigo
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna
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