Yeah, Denis Seems Totally Done at Barcelona

He’s getting very little playing time and basically seems like strictly a backup option When FC Barcelona bought Denis Suárez back from Villarreal two seasons ago, a lot was hoped from the former Barça B midfielder. However, despite flashes of brilliance, Suárez has yet to establish himself at Barcelona. Ernesto Valverde has not used him terribly often this season, but it’s...

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WATCH: What Happened With Gerard Piqué’s Knee?

Another brilliant video from El Dia Después Alarms sounded as Gerard Piqué went down, clutching his knee in Barcelona’s 6-1 win over Girona. Did he aggravate an injury he suffered against Espanyol, that kept him out of the game against Getafe? Well, footage from El Dia Después gives us a clue. It seems the medical staff told Ernesto Valverde that Piqué’s knee discomfort was...

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Barcelona’s Arthur deal is all agreed, according to Gremio

A deal to bring Arthur to Barcelona appears to be inching ever closer as Mundo Deportivo have provided an update today. The club quote a source close to Gremio president Romildo Bolzan as saying that it’s all agreed and all that needs doing is for the contracts to be signed, sealed and delivered. “Everything is agreed, the numbers are already closed. All that remains is...

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Valverde talks resting Suarez, Pique fitness, Dembele & Las Palmas

Ernesto Valverde has faced the press ahead of tomorrow’s La Liga clash at Las Palmas and was asked a range of questions. Unsurprisingly a few of those were directed at whether he would rest Luis Suarez, who is a yellow card away from a ban, but he would not reveal if the striker would play or not. Here’s a look at the best bits. Valverde on possibility of resting Messi or...

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Injured Deulofeu confirms he will be out for ‘some time’

Watford winger Gerard Deulofeu will be out for “some time” after injuring his ankle in a 1-0 win against Everton. Deulofeu is of course on-loan from Barcelona and was getting some good playing time for Watford. “Unfortunately I will be out from the pitch for some time but I will work very hard everyday in order to be back and ready to play,” Deulofeu said on Twitter. “Thank...

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Atletico departures could benefit Barca

Diego Simeone is left with a pretty small squad There’s no question that Atletico Madrid have emerged as Barcelona’s biggest title rivals this season, and the two clubs will meet at Camp Nou on Sunday in La Liga. Ahead of the game Diego Simeone’s side have had a pretty interesting few days. On Monday the club announced that Yannick Carrasco and Nico Gaitan had moved to Chinese...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 February 2018

Return to work thinking about Las Palmas | FC Barcelona FC Barcelona returned to work, and the available players from the first team trained on Tuesday evening on the Tito Vilanova pitch, with one eye on the League match this Thursday against UD Las Palmas. The session was the first of the week after having a rest day on Monday. Barcelona’s plan to get Dembele back on track...

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Rumors: Pogba, Griezmann, Meyer and Denis Suarez

Barca interested in Pogba, but he’s too expensive Today’s rumors start with some interesting claims that Barcelona are apparently interested in Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. According to OK Diario’s Eduardo Inda, Barca are keen but only if they can land the France international for less than €100 million. That seems unlikely, although there does appear to be friction...

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How should Barca line up against Las Palmas?

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Alcacer a doubt for Las Palmas after missing training

The forward had been tipped to make a rare start Barcelona have confirmed that Paco Alcacer missed training with gastroenteritis ahead of the club’s trip to Las Palmas on Thursday. Alcacer was being tipped to feature, particularly with Luis Suarez just a game away from a booking and with Atletico Madrid up next. ⚽ Training with the available players, including Aleñá, on...

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Transfer Rumors: Locker Room Ready to Welcome Griezmann

Umtiti is his biggest fan FC Barcelona’s heavyweights are eager to welcome Antoine Griezmann, claims Diario SPORT. The Atlético Madrid forward has been a rumored acquisition for next summer. Aside from his skill and resume, Barcelona are said to value the fact that the French forward has lived in Spain for so long. He knows Spanish, is comfortable living in the country, and...

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Transfer Rumors: Barcelona Interested in Alderweireld

According to The Independent FC Barcelona are “monitoring Toby Alderweireld’s situation at Tottenham Hotspur, with a view to a serious bid in the summer,” according to The Independent. The Belgian’s contract runs out in 2020 but there is reportedly a clause that would allow him to leave for £25m in the summer of 2019. The report says there is “currently an impasse in negotiations,”...

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Tebas slams Suarez over attempt to get himself booked

La Liga’s president Javier Tebas had a few choice words for Barcelona’s Luis Suarez this week. Suarez was seen in Barcelona’s 6-1 win over Girona seemingly trying to get his fifth yellow of the season. This would in turn get his ban over with before Barcelona’s key match with Atletico Madrid. The suspension would take place against Las Palmas which would be much better for...

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Puyol: ‘Piqué’s Gesture to Espanyol Fans Was Restrained’

Puyol defended his former FC Barcelona teammate Carles Puyol was never afraid to tell his teammates when they’ve gone too far. The former FC Barcelona captain became famous for his insistence on fair play, going as far as restraining and chiding his teammates if they had gone too far. But he saw no reason to reprimand Gerard Piqué this time after the defender had done a “shh”...

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Should Valverde rest Luis Suarez against Las Palmas?

Barcelona face Las Palmas on Thursday night and ahead of the game Luis Suarez is in superb form. The striker took home the match ball after bagging a hat-trick against Girona and then spent the closing minutes of the match trying unsuccessfully to pick up the booking which would have seen him suspended for Las Palmas. However, the Uruguayan failed in his task meaning he is...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 February 2018

Barcelona, Real Madrid to meet in El Clasico at Camp Nou on May 6 | ESPN La Liga president Javier Tebas has said that the second Clasico of the 2017-18 season will see Real Madrid visit Barcelona’s Camp Nou on Sunday, May 6. Given Barcelona’s current seven-point lead over second-place Atletico Madrid and 14-point advantage over Real Madrid in third, Barcelona may have already...

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Date and time confirmed for El Clasico at Camp Nou

La Liga president Javier Tebas has said that the second Clasico of the season will be held on Sunday 6th May at 8.45 pm (CET). Tebas was talking on Cadena SER’s ‘El Larguero’ programme and said the kick off time was to appease the American market, with the game in December having started at 1pm. Barcelona won that game at the Santiago Bernabeu 3-0 thanks to goals from Luis...

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Eriksen’s agent talks Barca interest

Christian Eriksen’s agent Martin Schoots has been talking to Danish newspaper BT about rumoured interest in the Tottenham star. Barcelona have been linked with a move, although not recently, and Schoots claims there has been interest from Camp Nou. “I don’t comment on rumours much. But when clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United are mentioned, it’s always...

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WATCH: Lionel Messi Masterclass vs. Girona

GOAT gonna GOAT Lionel Messi is amazing. This isn’t news. But even by his standards, his performance in FC Barcelona’s 6-1 demolition of Girona was something to behold. But why keep talking when you can just watch? Here: Chelsea, you are officially on notice. from Barca Blaugranes - All Posts http://ift.tt/2ETec...

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Dembélé Was Given Support from Teammates and the Camp Nou Crowd

Ivan Rakitić and Gerard Piqué applauded the youngster Ousmane Dembélé has had trouble hitting the ground running after coming over from Borussia Dortmund to FC Barcelona for a mouth-watering sum. The 20-year-old winger has been affected by injuries and adaptation issues, but he seems back on the right track after notching an assist in Barça’s 6-1 triumph over Girona. His...

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Valverde will have to shuffle his defence against Las Palmas

Barcelona head to Las Palmas on Thursday night in La Liga and Ernesto Valverde will have to shuffle his defence due to injury and suspension. Jordi Alba will get the night off due to suspension after he picked up his fifth booking of the season late on in the win over Girona. That should mean another start for Lucas Digne at full-back. On the other flank Nelson Semedo is...

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Suarez’s improved form has Barcelona purring

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FC Barcelona News: 26 Febuary 2018

A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Messi and Suárez form Europe's top strike partnership this year - FC Barcelona With 22 and 20 goals, respectively, the Barça duo are the most potent attacking pair in Europe's top leagues thus far in 2018 Lionel Messi emulates Rivaldo and Ronaldinho free kicks - FC Barcelona Argentinian's cheeky free kick against...

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Rumors: PSG to offer Mbappe plus cash for Coutinho plus Karamoh and Adli

PSG to offer Mbappe plush cash for Coutinho Today’s rumors start in France with El Pais who are running a rather interesting report regarding Neymar, Philippe Coutinho, Kylian Mbappe and a large sum of money. Apparently our old friend Neymar is fed up, jealous even of Mbappe, so much so that he has even stopped passing him the ball. In order to keep the Brazilian happy, PSG...

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Why Valverde must give Dembélé and Coutinho more playing time

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Griezmann and Atleti serve up warning for Barca

Atletico Madrid sent a warning to Barcelona on Sunday night as they crushed Sevilla 5-2 at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Antoine Griezmann bagged a hat-trick and Diego Costa and Koke also scored in what is Atletico’s best performance for some time. Sevilla grabbed two goals back late on, but make no mistake this was a real thrashing by Diego Simeone’s side. Atletico remain seven...

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Rafinha confirms he does not want Barca return

Rafinha has said he wants to stay at Inter Milan and does not want to return to Barcelona when his loan spell ends at the end of the season. The Brazilian swapped Camp Nou for San Siro in January and his temporary deal includes an option for Inter to purchase the Brazilian for €38 million. Rafinha has made a bright start to life in Serie A and says he wants to stay, but his...

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Barcelona 6-1 Girona: Player Ratings

A big win and the scores are in. Marc-André ter Stegen Was caught out for Girona’s goal when he burst off his line but did not make a good challenge and subsequently left an empty net. Other than that, he was very good. You say: 8 Sam says: 7 Nelson Semedo Did not offer a lot in terms of attacking and seemed hesitant to get forward at times but was good defensively. Has...

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Injured Semedo out for five weeks

Barcelona have confirmed that defender Nelson Semedo will be out for the next five weeks after injuring a hamstring against Girona. Semedo started at right-back and was having a fine game until he pulled up late on and hobbled off, leaving Barca to finish the game with 10 men having used all their subs. ❗ [Injury update] Nélson Semedo will be out for approximately five...

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Five talking points from Barca’s win over Girona

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FC Barcelona News: 25 February 2018

A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors FC Barcelona - Girona: Unstoppable! (6-1) - FC Barcelona A hat-trick from Luis Suárez, two goals from Lionel Messi plus a Philippe Coutinho special help Barça to an exciting win over an opponent who took the lead and were always willing to get forward themselves HIGHLIGHTS: Barça v Girona - FC Barcelona A hat-trick...

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Valverde: Just when you think you’ve seen everything, Messi surprises you

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde was full of praise for Lionel Messi after he produced a masterclass in the 6-1 win over Girona at Camp Nou on Saturday. Messi scored twice and was pretty much unplayable as Barcelona extended their lead at the top of the table to 10 points. It’s fair to say that Valverde was impressed with his skipper’s performance. “Leo makes things appear...

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Barcelona set new club record with win over Girona

Barcelona set a new club record on Saturday as they won 6-1 against Girona to ensure they have now gone 32 games unbeaten in the league. Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick, Lionel Messi got two and Philippe Coutinho curled home a cracking goal on a brilliant night for the club. New Barça record in @LaLiga! pic.twitter.com/ClyoELnCtc — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 24,...

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Nelson Semedo forced off with injury against Girona

Barcelona right-back Nelson Semedo was forced off with injury at the end of the 6-1 win over Girona at Camp Nou on Saturday. Ernesto Valverde restored Semedo to his starting line-up, with Sergi Roberto given a breather and starting on the bench. The Barca boss was rewarded with a really strong performance from Semedo, until he pulled up late on with what looked like a hamstring...

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WATCH: Messi score against 36 La Liga teams

Lionel Messi was in sensational form on Saturday as Barcelona cruised to victory over Girona at Camp Nou. Girona actually took the lead but Barcelona came roaring back with Luis Suarez grabbing a hat-trick and Messi scoring twice. Messi’s goals mean he has now scored against more La Liga teams than any other player in La Liga history, and you can check out the goals below. Messi...

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Barça 6-1 Girona: Destruction

WHAT A PERFORMANCE!!! Barcelona continued their unbeaten run in what looks like an unstoppable march to the title thanks to a fantastic 6-1 win over Girona at the Camp Nou. The Blaugrana conceded after just 3 minutes but had a spectacular performance after that, scoring some beautiful goals and play the best football we’ve seen all season from the leaders. FIRST HALF The...

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Messi sets new La Liga record for assists

Lionel Messi has set yet another record after setting up Luis Suarez for Barcelona’s equaliser against Girona on Saturday. The hosts were stunned at Camp Nou as Girona took the lead inside three minutes. Some poor defending from Samuel Umtiti allowed Portu to clip home the opener. Fortunately the lead did not last long as Messi released Luis Suarez who fired home clinically...

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Barça vs Girona: Lineups & Live Thread

Join us to follow and comment Barça’s league game against Catalan rivals Girona! MATCH INFO, HOW TO WATCH ON TV/ONLINE Preview: Barcelona vs Girona Competition/Round: 2017-18 La Liga, Matchday 25 Date/Time: Saturday, February 24th, 2018, 8.45pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 7.45pm GMT (UK), 2.45pm EST, 11.45am PST (USA), 1.15am IST (India, next day) Venue: Camp Nou,...

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How to watch Barça vs Girona

Two very good Catalan teams face off at Camp Nou, and you cannot miss it Are you ready for a really fun night of La Liga action featuring the two best Catalan teams in the first division? You got it! There’s no Espanyol in this game and Barcelona will be facing a team that actually wants to play football! The league leaders welcome Girona to Camp Nou on Saturday night and...

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FC Barcelona News: 24 February 2018

A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors DERBY PREVIEW: FC Barcelona v Girona FC - FC Barcelona For the first time ever, the Camp Nou welcomes the fellow Catalan club who are having a fairytale first season of top flight football (Saturday 8.45pm CET) Squad announced to face Girona - FC Barcelona Following Friday training, Ernesto Valverde reveals which...

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Barça vs Girona: Preview

The only really good teams in Catalonia meet at Camp Nou for what promises to be a fun night Barcelona (1st, 62pts) vs Girona (8th, 34pts) Competition/Round: 2017-18 La Liga, Matchday 25 Barcelona injuries: None Girona injuries: José Suárez Date/Time: Saturday, February 24th, 2018, 8.45pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 7.45pm GMT (UK), 2.45pm EST, 11.45am PST (USA),...

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Ernesto Valverde talks Pique, fatigue, Arthur and Atletico Madrid ahead of Girona clash

Ernesto Valverde met the press again today for his pre-match press conference and seemed to be in a pretty good mood. The Barcelona boss was pleased with his side’s display against Chelsea, talked a little bit about resting players but didn’t give too much away about tomorrow’s team. Here are the best bits... Valverde on Gerard Pique He didn’t train yesterday, but it was...

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Just how good are Valverde’s Barca?

Barcelona are having a pretty incredible season it has to be said. The team are seven points clear in La Liga and still to taste defeat, into the Copa del Rey final and looking good in the Champions League. Yet there’s still a real doubt about just how good the team is, particularly in comparison to some of the legendary teams of the past. Barcelona have not been setting...

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