Report: Aleix Vidal not transfer listed after meeting with Barcelona director

He's not in the plans, but he is part of the plans! One of the forgotten players in the Barcelona squad has been subject of transfer talks, but he won't be leaving. At least for now. Mundo Deportivo reports that reserve full-back Aleix Vidal had a meeting with sporting director Robert Fernández earlier this week to discuss his place on the squad. Vidal is clearly out of Luis...

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Report: Barcelona defender Jeremy Mathieu retires from international football

Out of nowhere! So this came out of absolutely nowhere, and it's somewhat shocking news after a fiasco on Friday. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, Jérémy Mathieu has retired from international football, and sent a statement to the French Federation about his decision. The Barcelona center-back will be replaced by Valencia's Eliaquim Mangala in France's next two...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 September 2016; Focus Turns to Celta Vigo, Neymar to Sue Brazilian Court

FC Barcelona start training for Sunday's trip to Balaídos | FC Barcelona The FC Barcelona first team were back at work on Friday morning. Luis Enrique had given them the day off on Thursday after returning from Germany with three more Champions League points in the bag. But with the batteries recharged, it’s now time to switch focus back to La Liga and Sunday’s visit to Celta's...

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La Liga News: 30 September 2016; Four Nominated for Golden Boy Award, Valencia Set to Hire Cesare Prandelli

Real Madrid need more consistency to win La Liga Gareth Bale - ESPN FC Gareth Bale says Real Madrid have lacked the consistency to win La Liga during his three seasons at the club, but hopes they can achieve that under Zinedine Zidane this season. Real finished one point behind champions Barcelona last season, and after winning the Champions League twice since joining Los...

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OFFICIAL: Five Barcelona players named in Spain national team squad for World Cup Qualifiers

Iniesta is back! The international break is horrible, but our favorite club players do like to play for their national teams. And five Barcelona stars will represent Spain next month. OFICIAL | Lista de la @SeFutbol para los partidos contra #ITA y #ALB / Spain's call up http://pic.twitter.com/DgVxyuQTYr — Selección Española (@SeFutbol) September 30, 2016 Gerard Piqué,...

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How should Barcelona line up on Sunday's La Liga match against Celta Vigo?

Let's choose the starters! The international break is upon us, and life sucks. Why do we need to stop club football just when things are heating up? Why do we need to have national teams hurting our players and forcing them to miss matches for the team we love? But the internationals will leave next week, and there's no stopping it. But Barcelona will get to play one more...

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Report: Barcelona coach Luis Enrique's plans for Lionel Messi, Samuel Umtiti returns from injury

Lucho will carefully manage his players as they return to play in a huge week of football Barcelona will play on Sunday their final match without two key first team players, as Lionel Messi and Samuel Umtiti will not be ready to return from injury as Barça take on Celta Vigo in a big La Liga match away from home. The two players will stay in Barcelona through the international...

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Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-2 Barcelona, 2016 Champions League: 3 Things We Learned

A few takeaways from a hard-fought victory in Germany Barcelona are still yet to drop points in the Champions League group stage after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach in Germany. The Blaugrana didn't have a great game, but never stopped believing and scored two second half goals to earn a vital victory. Here's a few takeaways from what we saw at Borussia-Park: 1...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 September 2016; Barça win Champions League game in Germany, scout players in Atlético-Bayern match

A round-up of the latest Barça news Second-half heroics lift FC Barcelona to a 2–1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach - FC Barcelona The late heroics snapped Borussia's 11-game home winning streak and gave goalkeeper Mark-André ter Stegen — who was facing the club where he spent his entire life, from age four until he joined Barça in the summer of 2014 — a homecoming to...

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Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-2 Barcelona, 2016 Champions League: Player Ratings

LEONIDAS OF THE MATCH! Barcelona escaped Germany with a very important 2-1 victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach, which puts the Blaugrana in the top spot of Group C in the Champions League after two matches. It wasn't a vintage performance by any means, but the Catalans fought hard and earned three huge points. These are our ratings for the thirteen players that took...

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Luis Enrique, Barcelona players react to Champions League victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach

Happy Barça players on social media! Barcelona pulled off a comeback victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach in their Champions League clash a Borussia-Park, with the Blaugrana scoring two late goals to pick a very important win on the road to stay at the top of Group C. Barça players took to social media after the game to spread their joy to the followers. Here's some of their...

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Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-2 Barcelona, 2016 Champions League: Match Review

A detailed recap of Barcelona's comeback victory in Germany Barcelona remain perfect in the Champions League group stage after two games following a 2-1 comeback victory in Germany against Borussia Mönchengladbach. The Blaugrana needed two second half goals from Arda Turan and Gerard Piqué to win after struggling throughout the match, but facing such a good team in a very...

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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Barcelona, 2016 Champions League: Final score 1-2, Second half comeback seals points for Barça

A hard fought victory Barcelona needed two second half goals to over come a one-goal deficit to defeat Borussia Mönchengladbach, 2-1, on Wednesday in the Champions League. With the win, Barça stay atop Group C with a full six out of six possible points. It wasn’t easy by any means, but a gritty and hard fought performance in front of a raucous Borussia-Park away crowd was...

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Watch Gerard Pique give Barcelona dramatic lead over BMG

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Watch Arda Turan equalize against BMG with a spectacular finish

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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Barcelona, 2016 Champions League: Confirmed Lineups, Live Game Thread

Live thread with confirmed lineups for Barcelona's Champions League match against Gladbach It's matchday! Barcelona are in Germany for a very difficult UEFA Champions League match at Borussia-Park, facing a Borussia Mönchengladbach team that won their last 11 home games and promise to create a hostile environment for the Catalan giants. The Blaugrana are the leaders in Group...

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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Barcelona, 2016 live stream: Game time, TV schedule and how to watch UEFA Champions League online

The Blaugranes look for a big European victory Barcelona continue their UEFA Champions League group stage campaign with a trip to Germany for the second match in Group C against Borussia Mönchengladbach, in what promises to be a very difficult game for the Catalan giants. The Blaugrana will play in one of the toughest environments in Europe. The Gladbach fans are known to...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 September 2016; Players Train at Borussia-Park, Ready for Champions League Return

Training at Borussia-Park | FC Barcelona FC Barcelona take on Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday (kick off 8.45pm CET), and the players were able to familiarise themselves with the surface on Tuesday. The Borussia-Park is a notorious stamping ground for the German side, one where Barça will have to bring their A-game to get a good result. Match preview: Borussia Mönchengladbach...

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La Liga News: 28 September 2016; Real Madrid Draw Again, Sevilla Edge Lyon

Andre Schurrle's late goal for Dortmund holds Madrid to draw - ESPN Andre Schurrle's late equaliser helped Borussia Dortmund claim a 2-2 draw against Group F rivals Real Madrid at the Westfalenstadion. Ronaldo grabbed his 95th Champions League goal when his first-time effort beat Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Burki to give the visitors a 1-0 lead, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang...

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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Barcelona, 2016 Champions League: Projected Lineups and Team News

Who starts for Barça on Wednesday's Champions League road trip? Barcelona will look to maintain their lead at the top of Group C in the UEFA Champions League with a trip to Germany to face Borussia Mönchengladbach in what promises to be a very difficult game for the Catalan giants. Two straight clashes in a row with Manchester City in the European Cup await in October, and...

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Barcelona legend Dani Alves just scored the luckiest, strangest, most hilarious goal of his life

This is amazing! Dani Alves will forever be a Barcelona legend, and even though he is a full-back, he has scored quite a few goals in his glorious career. But never quite like THIS ONE, the fourth in Juventus' 4-0 Champions League win against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday: (via r/Soccer) This is a truly unbelievable play, in many aspects. The deflection of the free-kick...

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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Barcelona, 2016 Champions League: Predict The Score

What will be the final score of Barcelona's next Champions League game? Barcelona's season continues on Wednesday night as the Blaugrana face off against Borussia Mönchengladbach in Germany in a very important Champions League match for the Catalan giants. We're here to predict the score of today's game, but let's first check our predictions from the last six Barça matches: at...

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Barcelona launch 2016-17 third kit, set for debut in Champions League match against Borussia

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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Barcelona, 2016 UEFA Champions League: Match Preview

A preview of Barcelona's Champions League trip to Germany for a date with Borussia Mönchengladbach FC Barcelona will be looking to extend their winning run tomorrow, when they travel to Germany to take on Borussia Monchengladbach at Borussia-Park. After an opening matchday victory over Celtic FC, the Blaugrana currently top the standings in Group C and Luis Enrique will be...

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UEFA Champions League Live Thread (September 27, 2016): Schedule, start time, TV listings, live stream

Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid highlights a very good day of Champions League action The Chaaaaaaaaaampioooooooooooonssss... The UEFA Champions League is back in our lives, and it is a very exciting day ahead of us. Barcelona won't play today, which gives us the chance to watch a spectacular game: Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid clash at Signal Iduna Park in Germany,...

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Sergi Roberto Could Be Backed Up by B Teamers If Aleix Vidal Doesn't Shape Up

Luis Enrique has two players who could play right-back if Aleix Vidal doesn't start performing better. The picture at right-back couldn't be clearer. Sergi Roberto owns the starting job and is playing with absolute top class. Aleix Vidal is struggling to break into the matchday squad. So what happens if Vidal doesn't shape up? Well, the winter transfer window looms, but there...

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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Barcelona, 2016 UEFA Champions League: Key Battles, What to look for

A few talking points ahead of Barça's visit to Germany for a big Champions League game After the brilliance of the win against Sporting Gijón in Asturias over the weekend, Luis Enrique takes his men in Blaugrana to Germany for a game against the hugely impressive Borussia Mönchengladbach. After much success under Lucien Favre, Andre Schubert has taken the baton from his predecessor...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 September 2016; 20 Travel to Mönchengladbach, Third Kit Set for Debut

FC Barcelona travel to Mönchengladbach | FC Barcelona The Champions League is back and Barça are off to Borussia Mönchengladbach in search of a second win in two games after their stunning debut in the competition, beating Celtic 7-0 at the Camp Nou. After arriving at Düsseldorf, Germany on Tuesday morning, they will be taken directly to their hotel for some rest before a...

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La Liga News: 27 September 2016; Alaves Earn Granada Win, Real Madrid Ready for Borussia Dortmund

La Liga clubs want greener grass for more appealing television broadcasts - ESPN FC The grass is getting greener in Spanish football. In an attempt to catch up with the financially dominant Premier League, Spain's top teams are coming up with new ways to promote the sport in their country and improve its global audience share. Cristiano Ronaldo can only be upset with himself...

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FC Barcelona announce squad for UEFA Champions League match against Borussia Mönchengladbach

All healthy Barça players will travel to Germany for a key Champions League match Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has announced a 20-man squad list for the trip to Germany for a big UEFA Champions League match against Borussia Mönchengladbach: Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 13. Jasper Cillessen, 25. Jordi Masip Defenders: 3. Gerard Piqué, 14. Javier Mascherano, 18....

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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Barcelona, 2016 UEFA Champions League: Tactical Preview

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UEFA assign referee for Champions League match between Barcelona and Borussia Mönchengladbach

One of the top referees in Europe takes care of a big game for Barça We have an official whistle blower for the next Barcelona match in Europe. The European Federation announced that Damir Skomina from Slovenia has been appointed as the match official for the UEFA Champions League clash between Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Barcelona on Wednesday night, at Borussia-Park...

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Barcelona's Ter Stegen looking forward to Gladbach return: "Borussia is my first love"

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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Barcelona, 2016 UEFA Champions League: Team News, Lineups, Live Stream, All Updates

Barcelona face Borussia Mönchengladbach in a big Champions League match on Wednesday night in Germany. Stay with us for full coverage! Borussia Mönchengladbach are getting ready to entertain Barcelona next Wednesday in a big Champions League game, and they are sad about the world's best player not visiting Borussia Park. Lionel Messi sustained a groin injury in the La Liga...

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Barcelona Star Gerard Piqué Drops MLS Hint

It's far in the future, but the defender has admitted he is interested in eventually playing in the United States. Speaking at a sponsor event, Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué was given the choice between the Chinese league or the MLS, the United States' top division. "They are both growing, though with different models. I read that the MLS is the seventh best-attended league...

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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Barcelona, 2016 UEFA Champions League: List of injuries, suspensions

Plenty of potential absences ahead of a key European match on Wednesday The Borussia-Park will be full on Wednesday night for a big UEFA Champions League encounter between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Barcelona, but some important players for both teams will not be available to play in Germany. The biggest absence is obviously Lionel Messi, who will not return to action until...

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FC Barcelona News: 26 September 2016; Preparations Begin for Borussia Game, Barcelona B Win

FC Barcelona schedule for a week with trips to Germany and Vigo | FC Barcelona Barça will see September out with two away trips. In Wednesday they are in Germany for the second Champions League group fixture at Borussia Mönchengladbach, and the week ends with a Sunday visit to Vigo, home of Celta. On all other days they have training sessions, apart from Thursday, when Luis...

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La Liga News: 26 September 2016; Atletico Madrid Edge Deportivo, Villarreal Good Form Continues

Antoine Griezmann fires Atletico Madrid to victory - ESPN Antoine Griezmann fired himself to the top of La Liga's scoring charts and Atletico Madrid to third in the table in a 1-0 win over Deportivo La Coruna. France striker Griezmann broke the deadlock against 10-man Depor with 21 minutes to play, his fifth league goal of the new campaign. Atletico Madrid's Augusto Fernandez...

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How should Barcelona line up in the UEFA Champions League match against Borussia Mönchengladbach?

Let's choose the starters! After a shaky start to the La Liga season, Barcelona are firmly established in the title race, having cut Real Madrid's lead to just one point and looking strong again in domestic competiton. Now the Blaugrana hope to maintain their continetal momentum and stay at the top of Group C in the UEFA Champions League. The group stage opener was spectacular,...

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