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الخميس، 28 فبراير 2019
Barcelona to face Valencia in Copa del Rey final
Marcelino’s men knocked out Real Betis
Barcelona will play Valencia in the final of the Copa del Rey in May after Marcelino’s side saw off Real Betis in the second semi-final on Thursday.
Valencia drew 2-2 at Real Betis in the first leg and then secured a 1-0 win at Mestalla to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory.
It’s a blow for Real Betis who had been hoping to make it to the...
Barcelona 3-0 Real Madrid: Tactical Analysis (Copa del Rey 2019 second leg)
Barcelona won taking very few shots in a very odd match
FC Barcelona are through to the Copa del Rey final with a very comfortable scoreline despite not being comfortable for the majority of the match. Sometimes you need to consult shot stats or xG to see which team created more opportunities, but not for this clásico. It was clear as day that Real Madrid had the majority...
OFFICIAL: Alba agrees new five-year Barcelona deal
With a big fat new release clause
Barcelona confirmed on Thursday they have agreed a new five-year deal with left-back Jordi Alba.
The contract extension is designed to keep him at the Camp Nou until the summer of 2024 when he’ll be 35.
The new deal also contains a release clause set at €500 million, and he’ll put pen to paper on the paperwork shortly.
[ ❗ LATEST NEWS]@JordiAlba...
Sergio Ramos didn’t want Barca to score six against Real Madrid
The captain was caught on camera during the defeat
Sergio Ramos had a defiant message for his team-mates during Real Madrid’s 3-0 loss to Barcelona in the Copa del Ray semi-final. According to Marca, Ramos sent the motivating message to his teammates of “Let’s not let them score six”.
If there’s any motivation that’s needed when you’re getting beaten into a pulp by your arch...
FC Barcelona News: 28 February 2019
Sixth cup final in a row | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona’s love affair with the Spanish Cup continues. Having already won the title, known in the modern era as the Copa del Rey, on a record thirty occasions, they are into the final for the sixth consecutive year and are just one game away from an unprecedented fifth crown in a row.
From ‘El Clásico’ to ‘La final’! | FC Barcelona
February...
Suarez proved he’s still one of the world’s best strikers against Real Madrid
The Uruguayan was back to his brilliant best
To all those who said that Luis Suarez was finished as a top level striker... hush now.
Sure, he’d gone through one of his typical dry spells of late, but when the big games come around, you can bet on the Uruguayan to deliver the goods.
He was back to his belligerent best at the Santiago Bernabeu, hustling, harrying and moaning...
Valverde says Barca must improve after Copa Clasico win
The holders are into the final yet again
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde said his team need to improve after beating Real Madrid 4-1 on aggregate to reach the final of the Copa del Rey.
Real Madrid wasted plenty of chances at the Santiago Bernabeu, as Barca took full advantage and scored three times in the second half to progress.
Valverde compared the game to his side’s...
الأربعاء، 27 فبراير 2019
Ter Stegen sends inspiring message after Real Madrid win
The Barcelona stopper was in great form at the Bernabeu
Marc-Andre ter Stegen couldn’t resist taking to Twitter after Wednesday’s win over Real Madrid to emphasize how keen his team are to win the Copa del Rey yet again:
A big night at the Bernabéu for us. Proud of this team. We’re going to the Final, and we want to win it again and again and again ! FORÇA BARÇA ! @FCBarcelona...
Barcelona make Copa del Rey history against Real Madrid
It’s yet another final for the Catalan giants
Barcelona made history on Wednesday night after knocking Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey with a 4-1 aggregate victory.
The victory means that Barcelona are into the final for the sixth season in a row - a new first:
6 - @FCBarcelona have become the first team in Copa del Rey history to reach six consecutive finals. Conquest....
El Clásico Stats: Barcelona 3-0 Real Madrid
Barça through to the Copa del Rey final yet again
Barcelona won 3-0 despite having only two shots on target - with one being a penalty.
Barcelona reach their 6th straight Copa del Rey final (a record), having won the previous 4, with a chance to make it 5.
No team has won the Copa del Rey 5 seasons in a row. Three teams have won 4 in a row: Barcelona (in their current streak),...
Madrid 0-3 Barça: Easy as One, Two, Three
Three straight goals. Four straight wins at the Bernabéu. Five straight Cup Finals.
The first El Clásico of the week belongs to the best team in Spain. Barcelona survived 60 incredible minutes of pressure from Real Madrid in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi final at the Santiago Bernabéu, but displayed their brutally efficient side by scoring three second half goals...
Key players for both Barcelona and Real Madrid at risk for suspension in final
Jordi Alba, Luis Suárez, Sergio Ramos and Nacho are all one card away from missing the Copa del Rey final
Two players each for Barcelona and Real Madrid are in risk of being suspended for the Copa del Rey final should their team advance, if they receive a yellow card in today’s semifinal.
Jordi Alba, Luis Suárez, Sergio Ramos and Nacho are all one card away from a one-match...
Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell released from jail
Current club president Josep Maria Bartomeu claims Rosell is innocent
Former FC Barcelona club president Sandro Rosell has been released from prison after nearly two years. His trial for alleged money laundering offenses is still pending. Rosell has been forced to give up his passport and is under strict orders not to leave Spain. He was released under the argument that he...
El Clásico: LIVE BLOG!
Follow along as Barça face their biggest rivals for a place in the Copa Final!
WELCOME TO EL CLÁSICO!!! The biggest game in sports is back for a two-parter this week, and the first one will see Barcelona and Real Madrid battle it out for a place in the Copa del Rey Final. The Santiago Bernabéu has seen three straight Barça victories in the Clásico, so you know that Madrid...
FC Barcelona News: 27 February 2019
PREVIEW: Real Madrid v FC Barcelona | FC Barcelona
Barça head to the Santiago Bernabéu looking to get a result which will see them into their sixth Copa del Rey final in succession. This match is the second of three Clásico fixtures in less than a month, the third of which comes just 72 hours after the conclusion of this edition. Positive outcomes at Real Madrid’s stadium...
Onana’s agent says ‘no secret Barca are interested’
The 22-year-old is wanted back at the Camp Nou
Andre Onana’s agent, Albert Botines, has said that Barcelona are interested in re-signing the goalkeeper from Ajax.
The stopper left the Catalan giants for Ajax in 2015 but has been linked with a return this season in a move that could cost Barca up to €20 million.
Botines was asked about interest from Barcelona and says the...
الثلاثاء، 26 فبراير 2019
Barça squad named for El Clásico 2nd leg
Ernesto Valverde has called up 19 players for the trip to Madrid
The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana face their biggest rivals for a place in the Copa del Rey Final as Barça and Real Madrid play the second leg of their semi final tie at the Santiago Bernabéu, and Ernesto Valverde has called up the following 19 players for the trip to Madrid:
Goalkeepers: 1....
Vinícius clarifies comments on not being scared of Lionel Messi
The winger took to Twitter to explain his thoughts
Vinícius has taken to Twitter to clarify a quote about Lionel Messi that has sparked controversy. The Brazilian winger was quoted by Esporte Interativo as saying: “Messi is always like that. He has an incredible level, but he doesn’t scare anyone. We are ready and we have the best players in the world.”
This led to headlines...
El Clásico (2nd leg): Preview
The biggest game in sports happens twice in four days, and both mean a lot. The first is for a place in the Copa Final, and Barça must score multiple goals to advance.
Real Madrid CF vs FC Barcelona
Competition/Round: 2018-19 Copa del Rey, Semi Final, Second Leg
First Leg Result: Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid
Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Thomas Vermaelen, Rafinha, Jeison Murillo,...
Valverde talks Arthur, Vinicius and VAR ahead of Copa Clasico
The latest from the Barcelona boss
Ernesto Valverde has been talking ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Real Madrid for the second leg of Barcelona’s Copa del Rey semi-final.
The Barcelona boss spoke about Los Blancos, the fitness of Arthur and Samuel Umtiti and VAR.
Here are the best bits:
Valverde on Real Madrid
We have to play to win, like we always do. It will be an appealing...
Rumor round-up: Lo Celso, Onana, Correia linked to Barcelona
Three young players linked in today’s transfer stories
Barcelona and Real Madrid to fight it out over Lo Celso
Giovani Lo Celso is a target for both La Liga giants, with each team willing to give up players to bring the Argentine to the club. He’s technically a Paris Saint-Germain player, but Real Betis have him on loan and have the option to purchase him. According to El...
Deulofeu: I thought I was the king of the weekend until I saw Messi...
Both players starred for their clubs
Former Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu has been talking about how he thought he was the star of the weekend, until Lionel Messi showed up.
The 24-year-old hit a hat-trick and grabbed an assist for Watford against Cardiff City on Friday night in a 5-1 win for the Hornets.
Yet it was an achievement matched by Messi as he inspired Barca...
Sergi Roberto in line to start vs. Real Madrid
Barcelona’s utility man will have a place in the Copa del Rey clásico
Sergi Roberto is rumored to be the favorite to take up a midfield spot as FC Barcelona prepare to face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey. With Arthur out through injury, Barcelona have a question mark in their starting XI, and it seems Barça’s utility man will be taking over.
Roberto has started most of his...
Lenglet: El Clasico is a game that ‘seems to freeze time’
Barcelona face Real Madrid twice in four days
Clement Lenglet has been talking about what it feels like to play in El Clasico ahead of Barcelona’s two games against Real Madrid.
Ernesto Valverde’s side face Los Blancos in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday and then again in La Liga on Saturday with both matches at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Speaking ahead of the two matches, Lenglet...
FC Barcelona News: 26 February 2019
Leo Messi to hit 40 Clásicos on Wednesday | FC Barcelona
Lionel Messi will hit a milestone against Real Madrid on Wednesday. The Barcelona captain will make his 40th appearance in a Clasico and has scored 26 goals in 39 appearances against Los Blancos so far.
Valverde reaches his centenary as Barça coach | FC Barcelona
Ernesto Valverde will also reach a landmark as he takes...
الاثنين، 25 فبراير 2019
Griezmann says De Jong as the best player he’s faced
The midfielder will move to Barcelona in the summer
Antoine Griezmann reckons new Barcelona signing Frenkie de Jong is the best player he’s faced.
The World Cup winner was asked to name the “best player you’ve faced on the field” and came up with the young Ajax star.
He said: “I would say De jong from Ajax. Because I tried to put pressure on him and never succeeded.”
Griezmann,...
Samuel Umtiti fit for el clásico after finishing Sevilla match pain free
The Barcelona defender is ready to face Real Madrid
Samuel Umtiti returned from a long spell on the sidelines due to injury against Sevilla, and encouragingly, the defender finished the match without feeling pain in his knee, according to Diario AS.
According to the report, Umtiti completed 90 minutes “barely noticing” any pain, and he completed today’s training completely...
FC Barcelona-Real Madrid: Tactical Preview (Copa del Rey Return 2019)
Barcelona are about to play the second of a trio of clásicos
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to play the return leg of their Copa del Rey tie with both teams in somewhat underwhelming form, likely due to fixture congestion. After drawing the first leg 1-1, both clubs will be looking to book their ticket to the final before they meet again in La Liga, making this the...
Stuani confirms that Barca wanted him
The striker was linked with a January move
Girona’s Cristhian Stuani confirmed this week that the rumors around him moving to Barcelona last month were indeed true.
The striker was reportedly in talks to join the club but instead signed a new deal with Girona.
“Yes, there was interest from Barcelona. I’m proud that a team as great as Barcelona thought about me. But I’m also...
Jordi Alba renewal with FC Barcelona “imminent”
The finishing touches are being applied to the deal
Jordi Alba will renew for five more seasons with FC Barcelona in a deal that will become public shortly, according to Diario SPORT. The paper says that if nothing changes at the last minute, an announcement will be made in a few hours.
Josep Maria Bartomeu has reportedly been a key figure in the negotiations, and he’s offered...
Vinicius speaks about ‘incredible’ Messi
But he insists Real Madrid aren’t afraid of anyone
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr spoke out about El Clasico and Lionel Messi this week. After a win over Levante, the forward was asked about the upcoming fixtures.
“We’re ready for El Clasico. There’s two in one week and we know all football fans look forward to them.
“I can’t wait to play in it, it’s a very important match. Every...
FC Barcelona News: 25 February 2019
Arthur and Cillessen close to returning for Barcelona | Marca
Jasper Cillessen and Arthur are close to returning from injury for Barcelona. Both players are already in the final stretch of their rehabilitation process and competed in part of Monday’s training session with the group.
Messi leads the Golden Shoe rankings | FC Barcelona
Leo Messi has no limits. The Argentinian...
Arthur and Cillessen join training ahead of Copa Clasico
The club are gearing up for two games against Real Madrid
Arthur and Jasper Cillessen both joined in training with Barcelona ahead of Wednesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid.
The two have both been out for a little while with injury but are closing in on a return to first-team action.
⚽ Tornada als entrenaments dels jugadors disponibles del primer equip...
Neymar gets emotional talking about ‘special guy’ Messi
The Brazilian says he offered him support
Neymar has been talking about Lionel Messi and got a little emotional when discussing his relationship with the Barcelona captain.
The Brazilian says Messi offered support while he was at the Camp Nou and then choked up when it was put to him that the Argentine might want him to come back.
“I tell it for everybody now, that when...
الأحد، 24 فبراير 2019
Dembele must start against Real Madrid
And Philippe Coutinho can have no complaints
Make no bones about it, Wednesday’s Clasico fixture is Barcelona’s most important of the campaign.
Why?
Firstly, because it’s the next game in the calendar and no one ever looks past their most immediate concern, and secondly, it will set the tone for Saturday’s match-up against the same opponents.
The carrot of ending Real Madrid’s...
