Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy is known to be one of the very best in the world and has churned out dozens of stars such as Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique and now Lamine Yamal. However, a new study has ranked La Masia only in second place when it comes to the best academies […]
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Marcus Rashford is living one of the brightest moments of his career in Barcelona. The English forward, on loan from Manchester United, has become a vital figure for the blaugrana, scoring five goals and providing five assists in just twelve matches across all competitions. His recent brace in the 6-1 victory over Olympiacos confirmed his […]
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Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde is hoping to dish out another thrashing to Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Sunday when the two teams meet. Hansi Flick’s side ran out 4-0 winners in the Spanish capital last October and Balde wants a similar outcome on Sunday in La Liga. “Winning is always important; it gives us […]
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Marc-Andre ter Stegen is now looking likely to leave Barcelona in the January transfer window after previously being determined to stay. The goalkeeper has lost his place as an automatic starter following the arrival of Joan Garcia and has also been sidelined after undergoing back surgery. Ter Stegen is expected back before the end of […]
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Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has been looking ahead to El Clasico after Tuesday’s 6-1 win over Olympiacos in the Champions League. The Catalans head to the Santiago Bernabeu next and Cubarsi has been asked how Barcelona can take away three points from their bitter rivals. “Continue with our philosophy. Last year went well. Now the […]
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Barcelona have been handed a huge fitness boost as Raphinha has returned to training ahead of Sunday’s Clasico clash at the Bernabeu. Raphinha has been out of action since the win over Real Oviedo in September, but the plan has always been to try and ensure he’s ready for the game against Real Madrid. Barcelona […]
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Ansu Fati has been enjoying life at Monaco after joining the club from Barcelona on a season-long loan. The forward has scored six goals in six games for the Ligue 1 club but was left frustrated last time out against Angers. Fati couldn’t find the back of the net and also wasn’t too happy about […]
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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick will be banned from the touchline for Sunday’s Clasico against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu after the club’s appeal against his red card failed. Flick was sent off against Girona late on in the game but has insisted his actions were not directed at referee Gil Manzano. Both Deco and […]
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Barça 6-1 Olympiacos: Six goals ahead of the Clásico – FC BarcelonaHansi Flick’s side earn their second win in Europe, featuring a hat-trick for Fermín, a brace for Rashford and a Lamine Yamal penalty. Fermín’s great European night – FC BarcelonaThe midfielder scores the first hat-trick of his career against Olympiacos in his first start […]
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Dro Fernandez made his Champions League debut on Tuesday night and picked up an assist as Barcelona cruised past Olympiacos at Montjuic. The 17-year-old – known as Dro – spoke to the media after the game and was asked for the story behind his nickname. “People think there’s some special meaning behind it, but it’s […]
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FC Barcelona’s focus may be off the transfer market this winter, but behind the scenes, Deco’s project continues to take shape. The sporting director is prioritizing contract renewals over signings, and Ferran Torres is next in line. Once Eric Garcia finalizes his extension, Deco is said to plan to open talks with Torres about a […]
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Marcus Rashford continued his good form for Barcelona on Tuesday with two goals against Olympiacos in the Champions League. The England international also won a penalty for Barcelona and says he’s enjoying his football with Hansi Flick’s side. “This is a very good team to enjoy your football in. I’m pleased with the performance today, […]
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FC Barcelona has formally responded to the cancellation of the highly anticipated and highly controversial Villarreal CF fixture that was set to be played in Miami this December, voicing regret over what it called “a lost opportunity” to grow both the club’s and La Liga’s international reach. Just a little after La Liga announced that […]
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The once-ambitious plan to stage a match La Liga between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF in Miami has been shelved. La Liga and promoter Relevent Sports blame “uncertainty in Spain” and “insufficient time” to pull off the event. While that might sound like a logistical hiccup, for the players and the home supporters in Spain, […]
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Fermín López is a fan favorite at Barcelona for a reason. He is a no nonsense player. Against Olympiacos, he put on a masterclass of how to score goals. It doesn’t require fancy moves, it requires hunger and killer instinct. Fermín seems to always know where the ball is going to drop inside of box, […]
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was full of praise for Fermin Lopez after seeing the youngster bag a hat-trick against Olympiacos on Tuesday. Lopez took home the match ball, and the MVP award, after a brilliant showing that clearly impressed his manager. “He scores, he runs, he’s very complete. His performance was sensational. Three goals, the […]
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The third game in this season’s Champions League for Barca saw them line up at home against Greek giants, Olympiacos. Placed down in 10th at the start of proceedings, whilst not winning wouldn’t have necessarily been a disaster for the Catalans, earning three more points would clearly set Hansi Flick’s side up nicely for the […]
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Barcelona’s controversial La Liga match against Villarreal in Miami needs to be postponed, according to the organisers. The fixture had been scheduled to go ahead in the United States on December 20 after being given the green light by La Liga and UEFA. However, the organisers have issued a statement to say there is not […]
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Fermin Lopez was a happy man after scoring a hat-trick as Barcelona swept Olympiacos aside 6-1 in the Champions League. The win sends Barca back to winning ways in the competition after defeat to PSG last time out, and Lopez admits it’s just what Hansi Flick’s side needed. “Very happy. We needed a win like […]
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Barcelona returned to winning ways in Europe in emphatic fashion thanks to a dominant 6-1 win over Greek champions Olympiacos in their third Champions League match of the season to temporarily return to the Top 8 in the League Phase standings. The Blaugrana dominated from start to finish and opened the floodgates in the second […]
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Barcelona star Fermin Lopez wrote his name into the history books on Tuesday night as he scored a hat-trick in an emphatic victory over Olympiacos at Montjuic in the Champions League. Lopez becomes the first Spanish player to score three times in one match for Barcelona in the history of Europe’s premier club competition. Lopez […]
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WELCOME TO THE MONTJUÏC OLYMPIC STADIUM!!! The beautiful temporary home of the world’s greatest football club in the capital of Catalonia is the site of Barcelona’s third game in the League Phase of this season’s Champions League against Greek champions Olympiacos. Barça must pick up all three points to remain in contention for the Top 8 after […]
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Hansi Flick has raised a few eyebrows after naming his Barcelona starting XI to face Olympiacos in the Champions League on Tuesday. The German coach is without several key players due to injury, including Gavi, Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo, Joan Garcia and Raphinha, but has also decided to rest Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman has […]
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The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana welcome Greek champions Olympiacos to Montjuïc for an important Champions League game, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 23 players for Tuesday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 25. Wojciech Szczesny, 31. Diego Kochen, 33. Eder Aller Defenders: 3. Alejandro Balde, 4. Ronald Araujo, 5. Pau Cubarsí, 18. […]
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Final session before visit of Olympiacos – FC BarcelonaThe FC Barcelona squad trained on Monday at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper to put the final touches to the team’s preparations for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Olympiacos at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, kick off 6.45pm CEST. When and where to watch FC Barcelona v […]
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