Samper suffers more injury misery

The youngster has a calf problem Barcelona midfielder Sergi Samper suffered yet more injury misery as he picked up a calf problem in the Copa del Rey clash at Cultural Leonesa on Wednesday. Samper was forced off in the first half with the problem, with Carles Alena coming on to take his place. The 23-year-old looked really upset on the bench, understandably so, and will have...

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WATCH: Messi looking good back in training

The captain enjoyed himself on Wednesday Lionel Messi was back at Barcelona on Wednesday and certainly seemed to have missed being out on the training field. There was no hiding the big grin on his face as he was put through his paces for the first time since breaking his arm against Sevilla. Check out the skipper back in action: #Messi pic.twitter.com/rdVwhvVVmr — FC Barcelona...

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Cultural Leonesa 0-1 Barcelona: Review

Recap of play from Barcelona’s win against Cultural in the Copa del Rey To start their Copa del Rey campaign Barcelona displayed a rather poor showing in Leon but when the final whistle blew the Catalans were victorious with the only goal coming from Clement Lenglet in added time. With the majority of the stars staying home, this was an opportunity for fringe players to get...

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Cultural Leonesa 0-1 Barcelona: Late Win

The defender scored his first goal for Barcelona Barcelona secured a late win at Cultural Leonesa in the first leg of their Copa del Rey tie on Wednesday thanks to substitute Clement Lenglet’s first goal for the club. Ernesto Valverde named a much-changed XI as expected. He handed first-team debuts to Juan Miranda, Jorge Cuena and Chumi. There were also starts for Denis Suarez,...

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Luis Suárez: It’s Normal for Barcelona to Start Looking for My Successor

Suárez admitted that at his age he’s not surprised Barcelona would be thinking about his eventual replacement FC Barcelona hat trick hero Luis Suárez has said he is not surprised to think that his club is already looking for his successor. “That Barcelona are looking for a nine... it’s normal. I’m already 31 years old,” he told Uruguayan radio station Sport890. The forward...

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Malcom responds to speculation he’s asked to leave

The Brazilian has given his view Malcom has responded to a report in Mundo Deportivo that he has asked to leave the club in January due to a lack of game time. The Brazilian has taken to social media to offer his view on his current situation in an Instagram story post. “Regarding some news published in Spain, I want to clarify that I came to Barcelona with many objectives...

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Neymar and His Parents, Plus Bartomeu & Rosell All Threatened With Prison Time Over Corruption

The fallout over the Brazilian star’s messy transfer to Barcelona continues Paris-Saint Germain star Neymar, along with his mother and father, and the current and former FC Barcelona presidents - Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell - have been threatened with prison time by Spanish authorities over corruption stemming from his controversial move from Santos to Barça. Both...

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Barcelona-Real Madrid: El Clásico Tactics

Lopetegui got it wrong to start, but his changes almost turned the match around - only for Valverde’s own changes to tip the favor back to Barça Barcelona battered Real Madrid 5-1, although the game was a strange one because Madrid looked like they were inevitably going to pull the scores level when they were losing 2-1. It’s hard to recall a match more clearly going in such...

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Leonesa vs Barça: LIVE BLOG!

Follow along as Barça start their Spanish Cup journey! It’s Copa del Rey time!!! The Spanish Cup starts this week for the top La Liga sides, and Barcelona begin their journey with a trip to Cultural Leonesa of Spain’s Third Division. This should be easy on paper, but we all know these smaller clubs really look forward to playing the big boys, and with Ernesto Valverde certainly...

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Messi returns to Barcelona training

The captain is back in action Barcelona confirmed that Lionel Messi returned to training on Wednesday, just 11 days after breaking his arm in the win over Sevilla. The club said at the time they expected him to be out for three weeks, but today’s news will bring optimism he could be back sooner than that. Leo #Messi returns to training ! pic.twitter.com/W2ziDusJKJ — FC...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 October 2018

Match Preview: Cultural Leonesa vs FC Barcelona | FC Barcelona Fresh off a historic rout of Real Madrid in the first El Clásico of the season—and riding an impressive, three-game winning streak after vanquishing a trio of Europe’s most formidable sides in a week that unceremoniously commenced with Leo Messi’s fractured arm—FC Barcelona eagerly embark on a noble quest in search...

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Malcom asks to leave in January - report

The Brazilian wants more minutes Malcom may have only been at Barcelona a few short months, but the Brazilian is already eyeing the exit door, according to the latest speculation. Mundo Deportivo report that Malcom spoke to Ernesto Valverde after returning from international duty and asked to leave in January if his current situation does not improve. The 21-year-old has...

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Barça squad named for Leonesa

Ernesto Valverde has called up 18 players, five from Barça B, for Wednesday’s Round of 32 trip The next Barcelona match is upon us! Fresh off a memorable victory in El Clásico, the Blaugrana start their Copa del Rey season with a trip to the city of León against Third Division side Cultural Leonesa, in the first leg of their Round of 32 matchup. Ernesto Valverde has called...

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Leonesa vs Barça: Preview

The four-time defending champions start a new journey in the Spanish Cup FC Barcelona (La Liga) vs Cultural Leonesa (Segunda B) Competition/Round: 2018-19 Copa del Rey, Round of 32 1st leg Barcelona Outs and Doubts: Marc-André ter Stegen, Gerard Piqué, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Ivan Rakitic, Philippe Coutinho, Luis Suárez (out, rest), Lionel Messi, Samuel Umtiti, Thomas...

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Messi is my idol in football, says Neymar

The Brazilian says he learnt a lot from the Barcelona star Neymar has been talking about Lionel Messi in a piece he’s done with Steph Curry for the Players’ Tribune. The Brazilian spoke about what it was like to play and train with Messi and also how he’s learnt from the Barcelona captain. “I played with Messi, who is, for me, one of the greatest footballers of all time,...

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Valverde talks Copa del Rey, Cillessen and Barcelona B

The cup head to Cultural Leonesa on Wednesday Ernesto Valverde has been talking all things Copa del Rey in his pre-match press conference on Tuesday. The Barcelona boss didn’t give too much away about his team selection, but he did confirm Jasper Cillessen is fit enough to start and that we should also expect some B teamers. Here are the best bits: Valverde on the Copa del...

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Copa del Rey: Malcom’s Time to Prove Himself

The Barcelona winger has not played much but he can start making his case soon Malcom has not played much this season, to say the least. The winger was Barcelona’s most expensive transfer in this past summer, but he’s only logged 25 minutes in La Liga so far, even with Lionel Messi’s injury. With even Ousmane Dembélé struggling for playing time, how does his understudy fit...

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Barca rule out Dembele leaving in January - report

Speculation over the Frenchman continues Some good news for Ousmane Dembele fans, Barcelona have ruled out an exit for the Frenchmen in January. There have been rumors that Dembele was a possibility to leave the club due to lack of playing time. Ernesto Valverde hasn’t played the winger nearly as much as some, including myself, believe he should be playing. Despite scoring...

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La Liga president open to naming trophy after Lionel Messi

The Barcelona star could have a trophy named after him La Liga president Javier Tebas was asked about naming a La Liga trophy after Barcelona star Lionel Messi. The La Liga chief seemed open to the idea and further complimented Messi’s place in history. “I like that idea, we would have to think about,” he said. ”I think Messi will be the best in football history, he already...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 October 2018

Luis Suárez notches 4th El Clásico hat trick at Camp Nou in last 31 years | FC Barcelona Luis Suárez once again showed why he is the best pure ‘9’ in the world. The Barça striker was once again decisive in an El Clásico, scoring a historic hat-trick in ta 5-1 rout over arch-rivals Real Madrid. Suárez’s has now scored a total of 9 goals in just 9 league matches against Los...

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How will Barca line up against Cultural Leonesa?

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Umtiti could return against Atletico

The defender is still out with knee trouble Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti could make his return from injury in the club’s La Liga clash at Atletico Madrid on November 24. The France international has been out of action since September, but Barcelona have posted footage recently of him running on sand at the training ground. AS are reporting that Umtiti is set to step up...

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Gerard Piqué Told Barcelona Fans to Stop Abusing Sergio Ramos

The ultras were branding Ramos a “son of a...” Gerard Piqué defended Sergio Ramos when the Real Madrid captain was receiving abuse from Barcelona ultras during el clásico. The fans at the Camp Nou were chanting, “Sergio Ramos, son of a bitch” at the defender. Piqué was pictured waving his finger in a “no” gesture, trying to get them to stop. Piqué telling Barcelona ultras...

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Barcelona Waltz Through “Month from Hell”

October was hyped as a month-long massive headache With a 5-1 thrashing of Real Madrid, Barcelona have completed a set of fixtures so difficult that some fans had October down as a “month from hell.” Valverde’s men, even at times without Lionel Messi, have gone through these matches in scintillating fashion. It started with an away trip to face Tottenham Hotspur on the 3rd,...

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Five things we learned from Barcelona’s win over Real Madrid

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Five things we leaned from Barcelona’s win over Real Madrid

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Ousmane Dembélé Told to Look for Buyers - Report

The rumor comes from the radio station RAC1 Ousmane Dembélé has been told by Barcelona to study his options in the winter transfer window, according to the radio station RAC1. The winger has been the subject of debate within the club, and according to the report, last Thursday, he was given the order to look for potential buyers. This would have come after he was an unused...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 October 2018

His worth is always there – Valverde praises Suarez | Goal Ernesto Valverde praised striker Luis Suarez after he scored a hat-trick in Sunday’s Clasico win over Real Madrid. The boss said: “Everybody was talking about him not scoring but because he works so hard, the consequences are the results. In the long term, that’s what he does. We win from having him in our team. I...

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Why Barcelona should not get carried away with Clasico win

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How the papers reacted to Barcelona’s Clasico win

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Pique says Barca are better than ever after Clasico win

The defender says his team must enjoy their win Gerard Pique says Barcelona are better than ever after sealing a superb week with a 5-1 hammering of Real Madrid. Barcelona faced three tough games this week but have seen off Sevilla, Inter Milan and now Real Madrid, leaving Pique delighted. “We scored five goals!” he said. “These are moments to enjoy. It’s not easy to score...

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Alba: Beating Real Madrid is like winning the Champions League

The left-back was superb at the Camp Nou on Sunday Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba reckons beating Real Madrid is almost as good as winning the Champions League. The left-back was in superb form for the hosts in their 5-1 win over Los Blancos at the Camp Nou on Sunday. He set up Philippe Coutinho for the opening goal and was a threat throughout the match down the left flank. He...

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Messi shares a glass of wine with Suarez after Clasico win

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Suarez, Vidal & Barcelona stars celebrate Clasico win

The players have offered their thoughts on the Clasico Barcelona players were quick to celebrate their 5-1 La Liga win over Real Madrid on social media after the game. Hat-trick hero Luis Suarez showed off the match ball and gave thanks to his family for all their support. REALLY HAPPY to be able to help the team we played an amazing game. Thanks to my family for always...

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Luis Suarez: We showed what we’re capable of against Madrid

The striker bagged a hat-trick at the Camp Nou Barcelona’s hat-trick hero Luis Suarez says the club showed exactly what they are capable of with their 5-1 demolition of Real Madrid on Sunday. Ernesto Valverde’s roared back to the top of the table in some style with an emphatic win over Los Blancos. Suarez will take most of the headlines after taking home the match ball, but...

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Barcelona 5-1 Real Madrid: Review

Recap of the action from Barcelona’s spectacular win against Real Madrid In the first El Clasico of the 2018-19 season, Barcelona pummeled Real Madrid, scoring five goals while conceding just the one. Even with Lionel Messi on the sidelines, Real’s defense struggled to contain Barcelona’s attacks. Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring but the Catalans were led by a Luis Suarez...

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Barça 5-1 Madrid: Spectacle

WHAT A VICTORY!!!! Barcelona are once again top of the La Liga table thanks to a memorable 5-1 over Real Madrid in El Clásico. After a spectacular first half, a tough start to the second and an amazing finish to the game, Barça dominated most of the match and saw a Luis Suárez hat-trick give them three huge points. And Julen Lopetegui might already be searching for a new...

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Watch: Philippe Countinho finishes 30-pass sequence to give Barca 1-0 lead

Classic buildup and easy finish. Phillipe Coutinho entered the El Clásico history books when he finished off a 30-pass sequence to give Barcelona an early 1-0 lead over Real Madrid on Sunday. GOAL! Philippe Coutinho (1-0) #ElClásico pic.twitter.com/IUK0BEpwaw — Media Cules Goal (@mediaculesgol10) October 28, 2018 This was Coutinho’s first goal ever against Real Madrid...

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