Barcelona vs Celta Vigo: Pick the Lineup

It's time to play Lucho again!After the painful loss to Real Madrid, Barcelona won their first trophy in fourteen months, beating Espanyol in penalty-kicks to win the Catalunya Super Cup. Now, it's time to retain the status of La Liga leaders, when the Blaugrana welcome Celta Vigo to Camp Nou on Saturday, eager to return to the winning ways in domestic competition.For Barça...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 October 2014; Barça Continue Preparations for Celta Vigo, Joan Laporta Considers Return

FC Barcelona have sights set on Celta | FC BarcelonaBarça trained on Thursday morning at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, a day after besting Espanyol on penalty kicks to take home the first ever Catalan Super Cup. The team are focused on this Saturday's 8.00 PM CET La Liga clash versus Celta at the Camp Nou.Friday training - preparing for Celta | FC BarcelonaLuis Enrique...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 October 2014; Barça Lift Supercopa Catalunya, First Team Takes Official Photograph

FC Barcelona win Catalan Super Cup (1-1, 4-2 on pens) | FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona won the first ever edition of the Catalan Super Cup at the Estadi Montilivi in Girona this evening after the game with RCD Espanyol ended 1-1 after 90 minutes. Luis Enrique’s side dominated from start to finish but were unable to add to a Gerard Piqué header after 15 minutes. Espanyol pulled back...

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Catalunya Super Cup: FC Barcelona vs RCD Espanyol: Live Game Thread

Live thread for the Catalan Super Cup encounter between Barça and Espanyol.Catalunya Super Cup 2014Kickoff: Wednesday, October 29 2014: 21h30 CETMontilivi Stadium, GironaLine-ups:FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Jordi Masip; Adriano, Gerard Piqué, Marc Bartra, Jordi Alba; Sergi Samper, Rafinha Alcântara, Sergi Roberto; Pedro, Luis Suárez, Munir El-HaddadiSubstitutes: Ter Stegen, Montoya,...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 October 2014; 20-player Squad Named for Catalunya Super Cup, Javier Mascherano Named Player of the Year

Barça get ready for the Catalunya Super Cup clash with Espanyol, while Mascherano gets recognition for his amazing season.FC Barcelona v RCD Espanyol: Derby night | FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol meet this evening at 9.30 PM CET in the Estadi Montilivi (Girona) in the first ever edition of the Catalan Super Cup. The meeting between the two biggest clubs in Catalonia...

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Catalunya Super Cup: FC Barcelona vs RCD Espanyol: Full Match Coverage

Wanna win a title? Yeah, we do too!Barcelona have a title match in front of them today. It's not the biggest of title matches, but hey, I'd like to win a title after losing to Madrid in El Clásico. Anyway, Barça plays Espanyol in the new Catalunya Super Cup, a trophy added to the already traditional Catalunya Cup. It's the biggest Catalan derby, and it's always nice to beat...

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Barcelona squad named for Catalunya Super Cup

Coach Luis Enrique has selected 20 players, seven from Barça B, to form the squad that is going to play Espanyol for the Catalunya Super Cup.Barcelona have a title match in front of them today. It's not the biggest of title matches, but hey, I'd like to win a title after losing to Madrid in El Clásico. Anyway, Barça plays Espanyol in the new Catalunya Super Cup, a trophy added...

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Supercopa de Catalunya: FC Barcelona vs RCD Espanyol: Predict the Score

Eager to move past Saturday’s disappointing 3-1 defeat at the hands of Real Madrid, Barcelona have another derby to contest, this time against Catalan neighbours Espanyol.The two clubs face off in the inaugural Catalan Super Cup final and thirteen first team players are included in the squad. Luis Suarez will be looking to feature in his second competitive fixture for his...

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Real Madrid 3-1 Barcelona: Tactical Review

Luis Enrique's first Clásico as Barcelona manager ended in embarrassing defeat. Despite the heavy criticism that has come his side's way, it could have been a very different result.Sometimes in football a few small events make a big difference. Everything can be going very well indeed, then one small mistake leads to a couple of big ones and suddenly a decent performance looks...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 October 2014; Four Barça Players Named for Ballon D'Or, Three Others Win La Liga Awards

The week continues with Barça players featured in many award nominations, including the prestigious Ballon D'or trophy and the La Liga awards for last season's campaign.Messi, Neymar, Iniesta and Mascherano candidates for FIFA Ballon d'Or 2014 | FC BarcelonaFour Barça players have been shortlisted for the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2014. They are Leo Messi, Neymar Jr, Andrés Iniesta...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 October 2014; First Team Back to Training, Barça B Lose to Tenerife

The disappointing loss to Real Madrid in El Clásico has to be part of the past, as Barcelona starts another week of training sessions in preparation to two games against Espanyol and Celta.FC Barcelona back at it after the Clasico | FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona went back to work on Monday, 48 hours after falling 3-1 in the Clasico. Luis Enrique's squad worked out on field 2 of...

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La Liga El Clasico: Real Madrid 3-1 FC Barcelona: Player Ratings

A detailed, player-by-player breakdown of Barcelona's gut-wrenching La Liga loss in the El Clasico.Claudio Bravo 5.9 Minutes played: 90 Touches: 42 Passes: 13 Pass Accuracy: 85 % Shots Faced: 6 Saves Made: 3 Aerial Duels Won: 1 Bostjan says: 6.5 The streak is over, and it was over in a big way. Bravo was lucky not to give up the first goal of the match in the 10th...

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REALity Check: El Clásico Loss a Painful Reminder for Barcelona

A reminder that this is just the beginning and the road to redemption is a long one.As Barcelona fans, we are used to win. A lot. So any loss is a weird moment, a moment to get mad, anxious and nervous about the future, only to get happy again once the team wins the next match. Victories are almost a certainty, something we've become so accustomed to see over the last decade...

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