Barcelona midfielder Pedri admitted he is feeling the effects of a congested fixture schedule after featuring for Hansi Flick’s side against Rayo on Sunday. A single goal from Ronald Araujo was enough to secure all three points for the Catalans on a day where the players looked visibly tired from their recent efforts. Pedri spoke […]
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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick had some strong words for Fermin Lopez after the youngster showed his frustrations at being substituted in the second half of Sunday’s win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. Lopez was visibly annoyed at seeing his number come up in the second half of the match at Camp Nou as he […]
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Real Madrid TV launched a fresh attack on La Liga referees in the wake of Sunday’s 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos were left furious after seeing Fede Valverde sent off in the second half and let rip on their TV channel once again. “This is a scandal, this is […]
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Barcelona have confirmed the date and time of the next Clasico against Real Madrid which will take place at the Camp Nou. The Catalans have returned to their famous old home this season after renovation work and will meet Real Madrid in La Liga on Sunday, May 10th with a kick off time of 9pm […]
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Barcelona secured a crucial 1-0 win at home to Rayo Vallecano on Sunday to maintain their healthy advantage at the top of the table in La Liga, and goalkeeper Joan Garcia was absolutely the star of the show with several huge saves and interventions on the afternoon. The Catalan shot-stopper earned a call-up to the […]
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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick was full of praise for Joao Cancelo after Sunday’s 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga at Camp Nou. Cancelo has been impressing recently for Barcelona, and Flick was thrilled with the Portugal star’s showing as the Catalans picked up another crucuial three points. “I want to congratulate him because […]
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Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia worried fans in the first half against Rayo when he called for treatment and looked set to be replaced. Garcia had to go off in the Champions League win over Newcastle, and the fear was that he would have to be replaced once again. However, Garcia ended up playing the entire […]
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With six wins in their last seven games and 24 goals scored, as well as 14 league victories on home soil this season, Barcelona headed into Sunday afternoon’s fixture against Rayo as the heaviest of favourites. The 7-2 annihilation of Newcastle in midweek was just the boost that Hansi Flick and his squad needed as […]
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Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia has played down injury fears after playing a starring role against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Garcia had to be replaced against Newcastle and looked set to go off again at Camp Nou. However, he stayed on and played a crucial role in the 1-0 win. The goalkeeper was asked about his […]
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Barcelona have opened up a temporary seven-point gap at the top of the La Liga table thanks to a tight and hard-fought 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on Sunday’s early kickoff. Ronald Araujo scored the only goal of the game, but the real star was Barça goalkeeper Joan Garcia who did everything […]
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Barcelona’s La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano saw some controversy in the first half when Lamine Yamal claimed a penalty for a foul in the penalty area by Pathe Ciss. Yamal tried to cut past the Rayo player but went down and appealed for a spot-kick. Referee Adrián Cordero Vega decided not to give the foul […]
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WELCOME TO CAMP NOU!!! The Greatest Stadium on Earth hosts the final Barcelona match before the last international break of the season as the Blaugrana welcome Rayo Vallecano, with Barça looking for all three points to extend their advantage at the top of the table before a massive Madrid Derby that could have a major […]
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Ready for Barça v Rayo – FC BarcelonaLa Liga leaders all set for the final domestic fixture ahead of the International break. ‘The team are doing fantastic’ – FC BarcelonaBlaugrana coach expresses he would like to see the performance on Wednesday repeated through to the end of the season as he spoke to the media […]
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Barcelona’s backline is currently held together by a mix of grit and youth. With Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde sidelined, and Andreas Christensen still facing a long-term recovery, the options are thinning out. Even Eric García has been struggling with physical discomfort over the last few weeks. This vacuum has forced Hansi Flick to look […]
The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana play an important La Liga home game against Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 22 players for Sunday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 13. Joan Garcia, 25. Wojciech Szczesny, 31. Diego Kochen Defenders: 2. João Cancelo, 4. Ronald Araujo, 5. Pau Cubarsí, […]
Gerard Martín wasn’t high on anyone’s list a few months ago, but now he’s starting big games and looking settled. FC Barcelona boss Hansi Flick is full of praise. “Gerard is an example that with mentality, effort and attitude, everything is possible. He is doing very well.” Back when Flick first arrived, Martín was in […]
FC Barcelona (1st, 70pts) vs Rayo Vallecano (13th, 32pts)* *Standings at the time of writing Competition/Round: 2025-26 La Liga, Matchday 29 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Alejandro Balde, Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde (out) Rayo Vallecano Outs & Doubts: Nobel Mendy (out) Barcelona Form Guide: WWDWW Rayo Vallecano Form Guide: WDWDL Date/Time: Sunday, March 22, […]
The UEFA Champions League is down to eight teams, and according to some predictions, Barcelona sit in that middle ground. Close enough to dream big, but a small mistake could undo them. One thing that has helped them, at least in the minds of pundits, is the draw. It’s Atlético Madrid again, which won’t be […]
Lamine Yamal’s been in good spirits in Barcelona training as Hansi Flick’s side prepare for Sunday’s La Liga game against Rayo Vallecano. The Barcelona teenager was spotted teasing Robert Lewandowski, calling the 37-year-old veteran “grandpa” as the players were put through their paces. There’s an almost 20-year age gap between Yamal and Lewandowski, and the […]
For a moment on Wednesday night, Joan García lying on the turf clutching his calf had the stadium holding its breath. But things are looking better now. He trained as normal and is expected to start against Rayo Vallecano. Hansi Flick did not leave much room for doubt. “He can play tomorrow. I’m happy for […]
The future of Marcus Rashford at Barcelona is back in focus after a quiet run of games for the Englishman, who has been relegated to a bench role in the last few weeks and has barely featured, let alone made an impact for Hansi Flick’s side. Rashford’s continuity next season, perhaps even on a permanent […]
It is one thing to play for Barcelona, but it is another entirely to carry the midfield with the blend of aggression and technical grace Fermín López displayed during the recent 7-2 demolition of Newcastle United. The British press was left reeling after the display, with the Manchester Evening News describing it as a “masterclass” […]
Barcelona may very well have another La Masia gem on their hands as Xavi Espart has impressed since making his senior debut, and his coach is one of his biggest fans. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Hansi Flick was full of praise for Espart and indicated that he might start again in Sunday’s […]
The future of Marcus Rashford at Barcelona was once again a topic of discussion this week after the Englishman did not feature at all in the last two wins against Sevilla and Newcastle, but his coach has given a reason for the sudden disappearance. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Hansi Flick revealed Rashford […]
Full focus on Rayo – FC BarcelonaFriday brings a training session for the players with all eyes on Sunday’s game at Spotify Camp Nou. When and where to watch FC Barcelona v Rayo Vallecano – FC BarcelonaGlobal viewing guide to this weekend’s La Liga matchday 29 fixture at home against the side from Madrid. Joan […]