New Monaco boss Sébastien Pocognoli had some kinds words for Ansu Fati after his team’s goalless draw with Tottenham in the Champions League on Wednesday. Monaco were the better team but couldn’t find the back of the net against Thomas Frank’s side, with Fati playing 70 minutes of the match. Pocognoli played down talk of […]
Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal reportedly met with his agent Jorge Mendes this week which has brought plenty of speculation about the topic of conversation A new report from Catalunya Radio claims that the meeting was organised by Deco “based on some internal concern at the club about the management of Lamine Yamal.” There’s been speculation […]
Marcus Rashford is being tipped to star for Barcelona in El Clasico by Gary Lineker ahead of Sunday’s big game at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Manchester United loanee heads into the game fresh from bagging a brace against Olympiacos in the Champions League to continue his recent good form. Rashford is expected to start the […]
Barcelona star Fermin Lopez has been named Champions League Player of the Week after bagging a hat-trick against Olympiacos on Tuesday. Lopez walked off with the match ball and the MVP award after Barcelona’s 6-1 win. He made history as he became the first Spanish player to score three times in one match for the […]
Marcus Rashford has admitted he’s hoping to stay at Barcelona for a long time after making a strong start to his time in Catalunya. The forward is only on a season-long loan from Manchester United, but there is an option for him to move permanently at the end of the season. Rashford’s current form means […]
Former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker is expecting plenty of goals on Sunday when the Catalan giants face off against Real Madrid in El Clasico. The famous fixture rarely fails to disappoint on the goals front and Lineker is expecting more of the same at the Santiago Bernabeu. “My prediction is: goals, as I can’t see […]
Barcelona’s El Clasico preparations have been disrupted by news that Frenkie de Jong missed training on Thursday as he was feeling unwell. According to Diario Sport, the Dutchman arrived at the Ciutat Esportiva but went home early as he was in no condition to train. The news will be a concern to manager Hansi Flick […]
Recovery as thoughts turn to the Clásico – FC BarcelonaThe focus is now fully on the LaLiga Clásico this coming Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (kickoff 4.15pm CET). After the great win against Olympiacos at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, FC Barcelona were in for a gentler session than normal at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan […]
Barcelona have been warned that Lionel Messi remains “very, very angry” with president Joan Laporta following his tearful exit from the club in 2021. Laporta has admitted recently that his relationship with the GOAT became “a little strained” but has claimed “we more or less recovered” but former Barca vice-president Jordi Mestre disagrees. “There were […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]