FC Barcelona announce squad for UEFA Champions League match against Manchester City

20 players on the list, a few Barça B youngsters The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana travel to England for the second group stage game against Manchester City, and coach Luis Enrique has called up a squad of 20 players for the trip: Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 13. Jasper Cillessen, 25. Jordi Masip Defenders: 14. Javier Mascherano, 19. Lucas Digne,...

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Rafinha breaks through wall with acrobatic goal

A win is a win. What should have been a sure win was, but not in the most convincing fashion.  This was a hard game to watch. Even for the most devoted fan, this game was anything but entertaining. Don’t get me wrong! It is extremely enjoyable to watch good defense, great possession, and solid pressure. And when your team gets three points out of a La Liga match to keep...

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UEFA Champions League: Manchester City vs FC Barcelona: Match Preview

A look ahead to tomorrow's UCL rematch FC Barcelona will be hoping to secure their place in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages tomorrow, when they travel to the north of England to take on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. For Manchester City and for Pep Guardiola, this match represents something close to a must-win encounter; Guardiola’s coaching...

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UEFA assign referee for Champions League match between Manchester City and Barcelona

Very good referee. Very good. We have a whistle blower for the next Barcelona match, and it's a good one. UEFA announced the list of referees and assistants assigned to the Champions League matches taking place this week, and Viktor Kassai from Hungary has been appointed as the official for Tuesday's match between Manchester City and Barcelona at the Etihad. This will be...

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Barcelona vs Manchester City, 2016 UEFA Champions League: Injuries & suspensions list

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FC Barcelona News: 31 October 2016; Arda Turan Back in Match Squad as 20 Travel to Manchester

Two big away games coming up for FC Barcelona | FC Barcelona FC Barcelona have a challenging week ahead as they first travel to Manchester City in midweek before visiting Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. Fresh off the back of their 1-0 win over Granada on Saturday, the team are now looking to refocus their attention to European commitments with a tough test away to Pep...

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La Liga News: 31 October 2016; Gareth Bale Extends Contract, Villarreal Lose First Game

Gareth Bale signs new five-and-a-half year deal at Real Madrid | Sky Sports The Wales international joined Real from Tottenham in 2013 for a then-world record fee of £85.3m, signing a six-year contract at the Bernabeu.He has won the Champions League twice in three seasons in the Spanish capital, scoring 62 goals in 135 appearances, 14 of them since Zinedine Zidane took charge...

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How should Barcelona line up on Tuesday's Champions League match against Manchester City?

Let's choose the starters! Barcelona travel to England on Tuesday for a giant UEFA Champions League match away from home against Manchester City, looking for a fifth straight victory in all competitions. A draw is enough to secure the Blaugrana a place in the knockout stages of the European Cup, but Barça want to win every game and it's no different here. Luis Enrique continues...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 October 2016; Barcelona Edge Granada, Barcelona B Earn Three Points

FC Barcelona v Granada: Persistence pays off (1-0) | FC Barcelona FC Barcelona had to wait until the start of the second half to break down a stubborn Granada backline which sealed a vital three points on a landmark occasion at the Camp Nou. Rafinha’s acrobatic effort was enough to take home all three points which shoots Barça up to second place in the league in what was...

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La Liga News: 30 October 2016; Madrid Duo Record Wins, Sevilla Held by Sporting Gijon

Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeat Alaves | FC Barcelona Cristiano Ronaldo hit a hat-trick and missed a penalty as leaders Real Madrid came from behind to beat Alaves 4-1 in an entertaining LaLiga contest. Deyverson put the hosts into a surprise early lead at the Mendizorrotza Stadium but Ronaldo equalised from the penalty spot and fired in a long-range...

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La Liga: FC Barcelona 1-0 Granada CF: Match Review

A recap of the win that moved the Blaugrana into second place FC Barcelona were forced to dig deep for a victory over struggling Granada CF on Saturday evening at the Camp Nou, as La Liga’s bottom side frustrated the reigning champions on what proved to be a tough night’s work for the Blaugrana. After a goalless first half, Rafinha’s spectacular chilena looked set to send...

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WATCH: Rafinha’s acrobatic finish finally gives Barcelona lead vs. Granada

Whoa... It’s taken Barcelona 48 minutes to find the breakthrough vs. Granada, but it was worth the wait. Rafinha has given Barcelona the lead with an audacious finish in front of goal off a broken play. via r/Soccer Neymar’s initial shot hit off the post, but the rebound popped up in a good spot for Rafinha overhead kick in for the game’s first goal. What a spectacular...

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La Liga: FC Barcelona 1-0 Granada CF: Match Review

A recap of the win that moved the Blaugrana into second place FC Barcelona were forced to dig deep for a victory over struggling Granada CF on Saturday evening at the Camp Nou, as La Liga’s bottom side frustrated the reigning champions on what proved to be a tough night’s work for the Blaugrana. After a goalless first half, Rafinha’s spectacular chilena looked set to send...

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Barcelona vs Granada, 2016 La Liga: Final Score 1-0 as Barça dominate at home

WINNER WINNER EASY VICTORY DINNER Barcelona have now won three consecutive La Liga games after a comfortable 1-0 win over Granada at Camp Nou, thanks to a goal from Rafinha Alcântara. The Blaugrana were dominant from start to finish against a parked bus from the worst team in Spain, and found the winner in the second half to pick up an important victory and move to second...

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WATCH: Rafinha’s acrobatic finish finally gives Barcelona lead vs. Granada

Whoa... It’s taken Barcelona 48 minutes to find the breakthrough vs. Granada, but it was worth the wait. Rafinha has given Barcelona the lead with an audacious finish in front of goal off a broken play. via r/Soccer Neymar’s initial shot hit off the post, but the rebound popped up in a good spot for Rafinha overhead kick in for the game’s first goal. What a spectacular...

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Barcelona vs Granada, 2016 La Liga: Confirmed Lineups, Live Game Thread

It's matchday! Oh hey, it's matchday! Barcelona take on Granada this Saturday at Camp Nou looking to win a third straight La Liga match, and this should be a walk in the park against the worst team in Spain at the moment. Sure, Barça love to make things tough in these kinds of games, but we can't screw up today, right? LINEUPS Barcelona starting lineup (4-3-3, right-left): Ter...

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André Gomes has a chance to make his mark in Iniesta’s absence -- but needs to step up

Guest article written by Mia O'Neill, who will be officially joining the Barca Blaugranes staff soon. With Andres Iniesta ruled out for 6-8 weeks after suffering a knee injury last week in Barca’s 3-2 win at Valencia, Luis Enrique will have to look to his bench as he seeks a short-term replacement for the legendary midfielder. The Blaugrana face some important games in the...

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André Gomes has a chance to make his mark in Iniesta’s absence -- but needs to step up

Guest article written by Mia O'Neill, who will be officially joining the Barca Blaugranes staff soon. With Andres Iniesta ruled out for 6-8 weeks after suffering a knee injury last week in Barca’s 3-2 win at Valencia, Luis Enrique will have to look to his bench as he seeks a short-term replacement for the legendary midfielder. The Blaugrana face some important games in the...

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Barcelona vs Granada, 2016 live stream: Game time, TV channels, and how to watch La Liga online

Can Barça win a third league game in a row? Barcelona will look to win a third consecutive La Liga match this Saturday when they take on Granada at Camp Nou, and a win is vital for the Catalan giants to stay close to leaders Real Madrid in the early stages of this title race. This is how the Spanish league works: every point matters and whenever you drop those, you're in...

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FC Barcelona announce squad for La Liga match against Granada

Luis Enrique has called 18 players to form the squad for Saturday's match at Camp Nou The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana welcome Granada to Camp Nou looking for a third straight La Liga win, and coach Luis Enrique has named a squad of 18 players to be in uniform for the match: Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 13. Jasper Cillessen Defenders: 14. Javier...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 October 2016; Rafinha, Jasper Cillessen Return to Match Squad

MATCH PREVIEW: FC Barcelona v Granada CF | FC Barcelona Saturday (8.45pm CET) brings the 1,500th competitive game at the Camp Nou. Third placed FC Barcelona host rock-bottom Granada CF, who have yet to win a game this season and have lost on all 22 of their previous visits to the stadium. But although history very much stacks the odds in their favour, the Catalans have a...

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Barcelona manager Luis Enrique backs Pep Guardiola to succeed at Manchester City

"Don't worry about the critics" Pep Guardiola is going through a rough period as Manchester City manager, but one of his friends is confident he'll do well there. Barcelona coach Luis Enrique was asked about Pep's six-game winless streak, which is the worst run of results in Guardiola eight-year career as a manager. That poor run of form has sparked a wave of criticism from...

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FC Barcelona Transfer Rumors: Liverpool full-back linked with Camp Nou move in January

Good option? Sergi Roberto needs a backup at Barcelona thanks to the sad ending of Aleix Vidal's career, so obviously the names keep popping up. After Héctor Bellerín from Arsenal, João Cancelo from Valencia, Darijo Srna from Shakhtar Donetsk, Stephan Lichtsteiner from Juventus and GLEN JOHNSON FROM STOKE CITY (I SWEAR HE WAS LINKED, I'M NOT KIDDING), the latest possible...

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Even Jose Mourinho will be sad when Leo Messi eventually stops playing

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Barcelona vs Granada, 2016 La Liga: Team news, possible lineups, injury updates, more

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Barcelona to exercise option to sign on-loan Brazilian defender on permanent deal - Report

Marlon is a beast, and he'll be a Barça player - permanently Marlon Santos has been the most pleasant surprise in Barcelona so far this season. The Brazilian joined the club on loan from Fluminense in the summer with the original plan for him to play at Barça B until the end of the season, but he was so impressive in preseason with the first team that the loan will become...

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Off-the-radar: Paco Alcácer and the death of modern football

RIP. Big clubs will spend big money. Ridiculous money. The transfer market is more of a way to make statements, and undoubtedly fans of these clubs love this time of year more than any other time.Over analysis of the transfer fee spent, whether the player will succeed, dominates headlines. The player says it's a dream, the club says the player will be a fantastic addition,...

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La Liga: FC Barcelona vs Granada CF: Match Preview

A look ahead to Barcelona's Saturday evening clash with Granada FC Barcelona will be looking to extend their winning streak to four matches tomorrow night, as they welcome Granada CF to the Camp Nou. At the start of the season, Culés would have earmarked this fixture as a must-watch encounter, as former Rayo Vallecano coach and football purist, Paco Jemez, was announced as...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 October 2016; Players Return to Training, Jeremy Mathieu Out 3 Weeks

FC Barcelona squad prepare for Granada | FC Barcelona Barça returned from a day off with a training session on Tito Vilanova field at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. The squad started preparing for their next league fixture against Granada at the Camp Nou. The match will be played on Saturday at 8.45pm CET. On Friday, Luis Enrique's men will have one more chance to train...

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Barcelona vs Granada, 2016 La Liga: Projected Lineup

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Report: Three Barça B players to be included in Barcelona squad for Granada match

Youngsters, rise!!! The injury crisis currently happening at Barcelona has forced coach Luis Enrique to use his young players, and three of them will possibly get a chance to be in uniform for the next match. According to a report from Diario Sport, Barça B center-back Marlon Santos, full-back Nili Perdomo and midfielder Álex Carbonell are highly likely to be included in...

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