Hércules 1-1 FC Barcelona, 2016 Copa del Rey: Match Review

Recap of the action from Barcelona’s Spanish Cup draw against Hercules. Barcelona kicked off their 2016-17 Copa del Rey campaign with a disappointing one-all draw against third-tier side Hercules. Granted, Barcelona were playing without their stars, but this was a team that Barcelona B beat 3-1 at this very ground three months ago. Both goals were scored in the second half....

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Hércules vs Barcelona, 2016 Copa del Rey: Final Score 1-1 as Barça draw first leg

UGH, nothing goes right at the moment, does it? Barcelona failed to win for the third time in the last four matches and reached a new low this season after a 1-1 draw with third division side Hércules in the first leg of the Copa del Rey Round of 32. Barça were lazy, couldn't create any real chances and will have to work to qualify in the second leg at Camp Nou, which wouldn't...

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WATCH: Carles Aleña’s sensational strike equalizes against Hercules

Great goal! 18-year-old Carles Aleña has scored his first Barcelona first team goal in amazing fashion in the Spanish Cup against Hercules FC. After the hosts took the lead early in the first half, the young Spaniard struck a sensational shot with his left foot to level the score at 1. Vaya leñazo de Aleña! http://pic.twitter.com/gJAbNaE093 — Andrés Gil (@andrew_gil) November...

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Hercules vs Barcelona, 2016 Copa del Rey: Confirmed Lineups, Live Game Thread

Live game thread with confirmed lineups for Barcelona’s Copa del Rey match against Hercules LINEUPS Hércules starting lineup (--): TBA Substitutes: TBA Manager: Luis Tevenet ***** Barcelona starting lineup (4-3-3): 13. Jasper Cillessen | 22. Aleix Vidal, 23. Samuel Umtiti, 35. Borja Lopez, 19. Lucas Digne | 6. Denis Suarez, 30. Alex Carbonell, 28. Carles Alena | 12. Rafinha,...

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Hercules vs Barcelona, 2016 Copa del Rey: Confirmed Lineups, Live Game Thread

Live game thread with confirmed lineups for Barcelona’s Copa del Rey match against Hercules LINEUPS Hércules starting lineup (--): TBA Substitutes: TBA Manager: Luis Tevenet ***** Barcelona starting lineup (4-3-3): 13. Jasper Cillessen | 22. Aleix Vidal, 23. Samuel Umtiti, 35. Borja Lopez, 19. Lucas Digne | 6. Denis Suarez, 30. Alex Carbonell, 28. Carles Alena | 12. Rafinha,...

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Barcelona vs Hércules, 2016 Copa del Rey: Start time, TV listings, live stream, how to watch online

The Spanish Cup starts today for Barcelona The two-time defending champions of the Spanish Cup make their debut on Wednesday night in Spain, as Barça visit third-tier side Hércules for the first leg of their Round of 32 matchup. The Blaugrana hope for a big result in the first game to not carry any problems into the second match at Camp Nou in a few weeks. The Copa del Rey...

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Barcelona Youngster Marlon Santos Ineligible in Spain Until January

The Brazilian will not be able to play La Liga or Copa del Rey Frustrating times for young defender Marlon Santos. Due to a bureaucratic error on Barcelona’s part, as well as very particular rules from the Spanish football federation, Marlon will not be able to play La Liga or Copa del Rey until January. Strangely, Marlon remains eligible for the Champions League, where,...

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Barcelona’s Jérémy Mathieu Injured Again

The Frenchman will be out between 2 and 3 weeks Bad news for Jérémy Mathieu. The French defender was recovering from an injury but hurt himself at the last hurdle. He was due to come back soon, but instead, he will be out between two and three weeks. The injury recurred on his right leg, and now he is due to miss at least four games. He could be back for the Espanyol match,...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 November 2016; Copa del Rey to Begin for Barca, Samuel Umtiti Fit

FC Barcelona stands in solidarity with the victims of the plane crash in Colombia | FC Barcelona The Club and the players have reacted to the air tragedy on social media FC Barcelona arrive in Alicante | FC Barcelona The FC Barcelona first team have arrived in Alicante for the first game of their Copa del Rey campaign against Hércules at the Estadio José Rico Pérez this evening...

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Copa del Rey 2016: Hercules vs FC Barcelona: Match Preview

A look ahead to Barcelona's Copa del Rey opener against Hercules With the first Clasico of the season approaching this coming weekend, FC Barcelona will be looking to regain some momentum tomorrow evening when they travel to Alicante to take on third tier Hercules CF at the Estadio Jose Rico Perez. After dropping points for the fifth time in 13 La Liga matches with a weekend...

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Copa del Rey: Hercules vs FC Barcelona: Match Preview

A look ahead to Barcelona's Copa del Rey opener against Hercules With the first Clasico of the season approaching this coming weekend, FC Barcelona will be looking to regain some momentum tomorrow evening when they travel to Alicante to take on third tier Hercules CF at the Estadio Jose Rico Perez. After dropping points for the fifth time in 13 La Liga matches with a weekend...

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Barcelona’s Luis Enrique May Spring Surprise Against Real Madrid

A new report claims the manager will play with three at the back in el Clásico According to a report in Diario Sport, Luis Enrique will line-up with three central defenders in the upcoming match against Real Madrid. A word of caution: the report had no named author and no named sources. However, it stated the plan as a matter of fact, not speculation. Read here, if you’d...

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Backroom Dealings, Dictator Intervention and Sporting Treason; The Transfers of Figo and Di Stefano

El Clásico week is here. One of the world’s grandest sporting spectacles will once again take center stage, bringing an on rush of memories for supporters that flow as fast as the world’s grandest rivers. Millions have lived through the triumphs, the pain and the absurd — all wrapped into one. It’s now been 87 years since La Liga was founded and Madrid and Barcelona have...

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Luis Enrique and Barcelona Players Meet to Discuss Poor Results

The coaches and players had a meeting. Luis Enrique’s men are facing a moment of truth. Adrift in the Liga table after two lethargic performances that offered up two consecutive draws, Barcelona need a win in the upcoming Clásico to stay within striking distance. Before training, the coaching staff and players had a 20 minute meeting to discuss mistakes made at the Anoeta...

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Backroom Dealings, Dictator Intervention and Sporting Treason; The Transfers of Figo and Di Stefano

El Clásico week is here. One of the world’s grandest sporting spectacles will once again take center stage, bringing an on rush of memories for supporters that flow as fast as the world’s grandest rivers. Millions have lived through the triumphs, the pain and the absurd — all wrapped into one. It’s now been 87 years since La Liga was founded and Madrid and Barcelona have...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 November 2016; Preparations for El Clasico Begin, Andres Iniesta Set to Return

FC Barcelona's squad begins preparing for the Copa del Rey fixture | FC Barcelona FC Barcelona trained this Monday at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. Following the draw at Anoeta, the first team wants to quickly move on and focus on the Copa del Rey. The reigning champions face Hércules in the round of 32 at the Rico Pérez stadium on Wednesday at 10.00pm CET. Barça begins...

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Luis Enrique and Barcelona Players Meet to Discuss Poor Results

The coaches and players had a meeting. Luis Enrique’s men are facing a moment of truth. Adrift in the Liga table after two lethargic performances that offered up two consecutive draws, Barcelona need a win in the upcoming Clásico to stay within striking distance. Before training, the coaching staff and players had a 20 minute meeting to discuss mistakes made at the Anoeta...

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Lionel Messi Misses Barcelona Training Before El Clásico vs. Real Madrid

The superstar was hurt during the Real Sociedad game Lionel Messi was absent from Barcelona’s first training session of the week as the Blaugrana ramp up in anticipation of the looming El Clásico, which takes place next Saturday. The player suffered a knock on Sunday's La Liga draw against Real Sociedad, though it is very unlikely the knock is bad enough to keep him out of...

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Lionel Messi Misses Barcelona Training Before Clasico vs. Real Madrid

The superstar was hurt during the Real Sociedad game Lionel Messi was absent from Barcelona’s training session as the Blaugrana ramp up in anticipation of the looming Clásico. The player suffered a knock against Real Sociedad, though it is unlikely to keep him out of the upcoming match against Real Madrid. Barcelona are first set to face off against Hércules in the Copa del...

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El Clasico Injury Update: Jordi Alba out?

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FC Barcelona News: 28 November 2016; Barça draw at Anoeta, Leo Messi sets new La Liga record

Real Sociedad v FC Barcelona: Anoeta battle ends even (1-1) - FC Barcelona FC Barcelona left Anoeta with a 1-1 draw thanks to Leo Messi’s second-half leveller on Sunday night and, although Luis Enrique's men were unable to get a first win since 2007 at Real Sociedad, the result ends a run of four straight league losses in San Sebastian. Luis Enrique: Real Sociedad were superior...

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Real Sociedad 1-1 FC Barcelona, 2016 La Liga: Match Review

Messi and the referee let Barca walk away with dignity A trip to Anoeta is probably the most psychologically trying fixture for the Blaugrana, having failed to collect all three points from the fixture in almost a decade. Barça returned to La Liga after having last drawn against Malaga in the competition. Sociedad however, were high on form, having won five games in a row,...

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Real Sociedad 1-1 FC Barcelona, 2016 La Liga: Match Review

Messi and the referee let Barca walk away with dignity A trip to Anoeta is probably the most psychologically trying fixture for the Blaugrana, having failed to collect all three points from the fixture in almost a decade. Barça returned to La Liga after having last drawn against Malaga in the competition. Sociedad however, were high on form, having won five games in a row,...

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Real Sociedad vs Barcelona, 2016 La Liga: Final Score 1-1 as lucky Barça draw at Anoeta

Should have lost, a point is like a win Barcelona will have to wait another year to get a win at the Anoeta Stadium after a lucky 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad that feels like a victory. The Blaugrana played horribly for 90 minutes and should have lost, but Lionel Messi rescued a point that feels like eight, even though Real Madrid are now six points ahead at the top of...

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