Barcelona’s players and manager Hansi Flick held some “tactical talks” on the training ground on Friday as the fallout of the Copa del Rey defeat to Atletico continued. According to a new report from The Athletic, the players decided to share their “concerns over the team’s tactics” in the game to Flick afterwards. The report […]
Hansi Flick is known for being calm and composed but reportedly let rip at his players during the half-time break of Thursday’s Copa del Rey semi-final second against Atletico. Barcelona went in trailing 4-0 after a dismal showing and found Flick “angrier than ever since he took over the Barça bench,” according to Sport. The […]
Joan Laporta has sent out a strong message to the Barcelona players and manager Hansi Flick after Thursday’s defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey. The visitors were left furious by a long VAR delay that resulted in a goal for Pau Cubarsi being chalked off and Laporta has urged fans to stick […]
No one can be considered a true fan of a sports team unless they believe the rest of the world is trying to get them. The “us versus them” mentality helps fuel our love for our favorite teams, which makes it even sweeter when that one enemy we hate above all others is finally conquered. […]
Rafa Yuste is currently serving as Barcelona’s interim president and says that club will “demand explanations” after Thursday’s controversy during their Copa del Rey tie with Atletico. Hansi Flick’s side were well beaten but well left furious by an eight-minute VAR delay before a goal by Pau Cubarsi was ruled out. Yuste says “it was […]
Hindsight is 20/20 if you’re Barcelona. Can anyone say they saw that coming in the Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid? There was an ominous feeling going into the match. With Raphinha, Pedri, and Marcus Rashford all out, there was a growing selection headache for Hansi Flick. New-look Atletico Madrid announced in the quarter-finals […]
Atlético Madrid 4-0 FC Barcelona: Huge setback – FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona have produced some remarkable comebacks over the years, but they face a monumental task when they host Atlético Madrid in the second leg of this Copa del Rey semi-final. In a first half performance to forget, they were torn apart by Diego Simeone’s rampaging […]
Atletico boss Diego Simeone is in the spotlight again after having been spotted seemingly taunting Lamine Yamal during Thursday’s Copa del Rey semi-final first leg. Simeone was seen waving three fingers at Yamal after seeing Ademola Lookman net his team’s third goal of the match. It’s not the first time this season that Simeone has […]
Frenkie de Jong has called the decision to rule out Pau Cubarsi’s goal for Barcelona against Atletico “a scandal” and says the images show “there was no offside.” Cubarsi found the back of the net early in the second half and thought he’d made it 4-1 to Barcelona. However, after an eight-minute delay it was […]
Eric Garcia was sent off late on in Barcelona’s 4-0 defeat to Atletico in the Copa del Rey to complete a miserable night for the Catalan giants. The defender was handed his marching orders in the 85th minute for a rash challenge but it wasn’t the only decision that deserves scrutiny. Diego Simeone’s son Giuliano […]
With Marcus Rashford, Raphinha and Pedri all missing for Barcelona, Hansi Flick was short of quality options before a ball was kicked at the Metropolitano. Not to mention the Rojiblancos had won nine of their last 12 matches held on a Thursday. However, Flick and his squad may have taken heart in the fact that […]
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick admitted his team did not play well against Atletico in their Copa del Rey semi-final first leg but is baffled why Pau Cubarsi’s goal was disallowed. The defender thought he had made it 4-1 in the second half but saw his effort chalked off after an eight-minute VAR check. Flick spoke […]
Barcelona’s Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Atletico Madrid ended in a 4-0 first leg win for Diego Simeone’s side but was also overshadowed by a controversial VAR decision. Hansi Flick’s side were denied a goal in the second half when a strike by Pau Cubarsi was ruled out for offside. It took VAR eight […]
Barcelona’s defense of the Copa del Rey title is in serious jeopardy as the Blaugrana have a gigantic mountain to climb following a horrible 4-0 loss away to Atlético Madrid on Thursday’s semi-final first leg at the Metropolitano. The Catalans were the architects of their own downfall with a horrific first half performance, but were […]
Barcelona’s Copa del Rey tie with Atletico has put VAR back in the spotlight after a decision to rule out a goal from Pau Cubarsi in the second-half. Hansi Flick’s side were 4-0 down at half-time after a frankly awful first-half display but thought they’d found a way back into the match when Pau Cubarsi […]
WELCOME TO THE RIYADH AIR METROPOLITANO!!! The massive home of Atlético Madrid in the Spanish capital is the site of the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals between the hosts and Barcelona, who come into this one looking for a solid result to take into the second leg at Camp Nou in three […]
Barcelona have confirmed that exciting youngster Oscar Gistau is set for another long spell on the sidelines due to injury. Gistau has only just returned that a knee injury that had seen him sidelined for a lengthy spell and has now been ruled out for another three months. The club said in a statement: “The […]
Barcelona’s presidential campaign is not even at full speed yet and the first fireworks have already gone off. One of the candidates confirmed who intends to run in the 2026 elections went on El Chiringuito this week and made a big promise. William Maddock says he has a signing lined up “of the level of […]
Gerard Martín is being linked with a transfer to Italy, as FC Barcelona consider where his future lies, according to a new report. According to The Touchline, AC Milan are keeping tabs on the Barcelona defender ahead of the summer window. The numbers being floated are significant. Some reports place a potential bid above €25 […]
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo was asked about the speculation surrounding Julian Alvarez and a potential move to the club earlier this week and responded by praising the Argentina star. “He’s a great player; for me, he’s one of the best strikers in the world. You can see the quality he has,” he said. He was […]
Barcelona Femeni are once again on course for more silverware in the 2025-26 season as Pere Romeu’s side continue to dominate the scene. The team are 10 points clear at the top of the table in Spain, having won 18 of 19 league games, are into the Copa de la Reina semi-finals, and are also […]
Ronald Araujo has made it clear that his future is at Barcelona after returning from a mental health break and resuming his career at the Camp Nou. The defender has opened up on his decision to take some time away from football, revealing he had been suffering from anxiety and depression, but now says he […]
Hansi Flick eyeing a place in Copa del Rey Final – FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona face Atlético Madrid this Thursday in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals. A top-level clash at what is always a demanding venue: the Metropolitano. Much changed Atlético Madrid since last meeting – FC BarcelonaSince the game at Spotify […]
Atletico Madrid chief Enrique Cerezo has once again dismissed speculation about Barcelona interest in striker Julian Alvarez. The Catalan giants continue to be linked with a move for the Argentina international in the summer transfer window despite Cerezo having said previously the club are not interested in selling. He’s been asked about the transfer talk […]
The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana travel to the capital for a huge Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Atlético Madrid, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 22 players for Thursday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 13. Joan Garcia, 25. Wojciech Szczesny, 31. Diego Kochen Defenders: 2. João Cancelo, 3. Alejandro Balde, […]