Celta vs Barça: Preview

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Barça play their first road game of the season looking to build on a solid opening win RC Celta Vigo (8th, 5pts) vs FC Barcelona (10th, 3pts)* *Points and positions at the time of writing on Wednesday Competition/Round: 2020-21 La Liga, Matchday 4 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Marc-André ter Stegen, Samuel Umtiti, Junior...

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Who can Barcelona draw in the 2020-21 Champions League?

Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images The group stages will be set on Thursday Barcelona will discover who they will face in the group stages of the 2020-21 Champions League on Thursday when the draw for the latest edition of the tournament is made. Ronald Koeman’s side find themselves in Pot 2 this time around which means they could get a tasty draw....

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Gossip: Man Utd want Dembele on loan, Rafinha to stay

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images A look at the latest rumors Ousmane Dembele’s name keeps cropping up in the gossip columns as the end of the transfer window nears. The latest reports suggest that Manchester United are still keen, but the talk is now very much of a loan deal for the Frenchman. Fabrizio Romano and Sky Sports both report the Red Devils are in talks with Dembele...

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Spanish Federation gets rid of “Braithwaite rule”

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Controversial rule allowed Barcelona to sign a player outside the transfer window The Spanish Federation has removed the rule which allowed Barcelona to sign Martin Braithwaite outside the transfer window, bringing the Spanish league in line with all other European leagues. The rule, article 124.3 in the federation’s...

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Oscar Garcia: Celta must show ‘a lot of personality’ vs Barca

Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The coach has looked forward to tomorrow’s game Celta Vigo boss Oscar Garcia has been talking about the prospect of taking on Barcelona in La Liga on Thursday night. The hosts have a strong record against Barcelona at Balaidos, and are unbeaten in their last five home league meetings with the Catalan giants. The...

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Koeman talks Sergino Dest, Messi and Dembele

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images The latest from the Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman faced the press on Wednesday to discuss all things Barcelona ahead of the team’s first La Liga away match of the season at Celta Vigo. The Dutch coach offered his thoughts on Lionel Messi’s recent interview, gave an update on Sergino Dest and Ousmane Dembele and talked about Barca’s transfer...

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How will Barcelona line up against Celta Vigo?

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Ronald Koeman’s side are at Balaidos on Thursday Barcelona play their first away La Liga fixture of 2020-21 on Thursday and it’s a tricky one too at Celta Vigo. The Catalan giants started the season well with a 4-0 win over Villarreal but have a pretty poor record at Balaidos. Ronald Koeman could be tempted to stick...

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Much of the same, or something new? Barça’s start to the season

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images A look at the win over Villarreal A slick Barcelona attack downed Villarreal 4-0 at the Camp Nou. It was a great start to Ronald Koeman’s tenure as Barça boss, with his favoured 4-2-3-1 system looking especially handy. With goals from Ansu and Lionel Messi, Barça looked a far cry from the team that got hammered by Hansi...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 September 2020

Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Second session of the week ahead of Celta game - FC Barcelona Second session of the week for 13 players from the squad on Tuesday as preparations continue for the next league fixture which is against Celta Vigo in Balaídos on Thursday, 9.30pm CEST kick off. When and...

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Iago Aspas praises Ansu Fati ahead of Barcelona’s clash with Celta

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images The two sides meet on Thursday at Balaidos Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas has praised Barcelona’s Ansu Fati ahead of the league clash between the two clubs on Thursday. Fati played a starring role in Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Villarreal on Sunday, scoring twice and winning a penalty for Ronald Koeman’s side. Aspas knows just how special the...

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Signature counts begin in motion to censure Josep Maria Bartomeu

Photo by Noelia Deniz/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images Error rate reportedly low Officials have begun counting signatures in a motion to formally censure Barcelona club president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Més que una Moció, the group organizing the movement, submitted 20,731 signatures, much more than the 16,521 required to launch a recall vote that could force Bartomeu...

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We’re all here for the Lionel Messi-Ansu Fati mentorship

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images The youngster was on fire and the old master must be loving it Ansu Fati had a monster game in Barcelona’s 4-0 triumph over Villarreal. The youngster scored twice and won a penalty, in effect having a hand in three of the four goals. Lionel Messi was on hand as well to contribute, scoring one goal and forcing an own goal. For a long time,...

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Lionel Messi: My commitment to Barcelona is total

Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images Messi bounces back after he tried to leave during the transfer window Lionel Messi has reassured Barcelona fans that he is 100% committed to the team after he tried to leave for Manchester City during the transfer window, which incidentally, is still open. “After so many disagreements, I would like to put an end to it. All...

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Dest arrives in Barcelona to complete move from Ajax

Photo by ANP Sport via Getty Images The right-back has been spotted in the city After days of speculation it seems that Sergino Dest has finally arrived in Barcelona to complete his move from Ajax. The right-back was spotted at the airport late on Tuesday after flying in from Amsterdam. Sergiño Dest ya está en Barcelona . Pronto será oficial el fichaje . El Barcelona ya...

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Gossip: Barcelona to sell Dembele and bring in Memphis

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images Conflicting reports about the Frenchman Barcelona are reportedly “very close” to selling Ousmane Dembele to Manchester United for a fee of around €50 to 60 million. According to AS, Barca are “willing to let Dembele” go and would also be happy to have the Frenchman off the wage bill. The club would use part of the...

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Memphis Depay to Barcelona transfer rumor getting colder

Photo by Laurens Lindhout/Soccrates/Getty Images Barcelona are looking to a player swap deal Barcelona still want Memphis Depay, but his transfer is looking more and more complicated as the club doesn’t have a ton of money after the impact of the pandemic on the budget. As such, the only way the Lyon forward would come is if the French team were open to a swap deal, as Barcelona...

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Ter Stegen says injury recovery is going ‘very well’

Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The German had knee surgery in August Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen says his recovery from a knee injury is going “very well” after going under the knife last month. The Germany international is not expected back until the end of next month at the earliest and has been asked about his injury at a recent promotional...

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Barcelona want to offload three more players

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images It could be a busy week at the Camp Nou Barcelona have already offloaded a few players this summer but reportedly want at least three more departures before the close of the transfer window. Mundo Deportivo report there are quite a few players who the club would be willing to wave goodbye to this week in order to reduce the wage...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 September 2020

Photo by Soccrates/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Barcelona close on €25m Dest deal but worrying finances hamper further signings | Goal Barcelona are close to landing Sergino Dest but may struggle to sign any other players because of their current difficult financial situation. Ousmane Dembele is late for training... again | Marca Ousmane...

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Barcelona told they have until Friday to sign Memphis

Photo by Jeroen Meuwsen/BSR Agency/Getty Images Lyon have set a deadline Barcelona have been told they have until Friday to sign Lyon captain Memphis Depay. Club president Jean-Michel Aulas has said he wants all transfer business sorted by the end of the week and will tell his players and management the same. “We will tell the players that whatever will not be settled in...

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Ronald Koeman already convinced by Pedri

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images The youngster’s made an early impression Pedri has not been at Barcelona for too long but it seems the 17-year-old has already convinced Ronald Koeman of his qualities. The teenager has been handed a first-team squad number and made his La Liga debut on Sunday against Villarreal, coming on as a late substitute for Philippe Coutinho. According...

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Barca to make final attempt to land Eric Garcia

Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images The defender is wanted back at the Camp Nou Barcelona will reportedly make one final attempt to sign center-back Eric Garcia from Manchester City before the transfer window closes. According to ESPN, the Catalan giants have already had a bid of €10 million turned down, with Pep Guardiola’s side wanting closer to €30m for the teenager. Barca...

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Martin Braithwaite back in light training with Barcelona

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images The striker’s been out with a leg injury Martin Braithwaite is close to making a return from injury for Barcelona after taking part in some of Monday’s training session at the Ciutat Esportiva. The Denmark international has missed the start of the season with a leg injury but joined part of Monday’s recovery session...

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Koeman gives his verdict on Barcelona’s win over Villarreal

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The Dutch coach was happy with his team Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman was pretty happy with his team after their 4-0 victory over Villarreal on Sunday at the Camp Nou. The Catalan giants made a strong start to their 2020-21 La Liga campaign after a difficult summer, with two goals from Ansu Fati, a Lionel Messi penalty...

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Talking points from Barcelona 4-0 Villarreal

Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images A dream start for Ronald Koeman Ansu brings smiles back to Barca There’s no doubt that Barcelona have had a rollercoaster 2020, and there are probably still more twists and turns to come. Yet one player who continues to bring joy and hope for the future is 17-year-old Ansu Fati. The teenager broke records all over the place last season...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 September 2020

Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors FC Barcelona v Villarreal: Four-midable (4-0) - FC Barcelona Barça started the first official match of Ronald Koeman’s tenure on the front foot, pegging Villarreal back at every opportunity. Ansu Fati, the 'MVP' of Barça's debut fixture in LaLiga 20/21 - FC Barcelona Ansu...

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Ansu helps the Koeman era at Barcelona get off to a flyer

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images Great start for the Catalan giants It couldn’t really have gone any better. Villarreal, and Unai Emery, were certainly very accommodating opponents, but that shouldn’t take away from the quality on show. Particularly as many culers were still wallowing in the desperate 90 minutes played against Bayern. This was a continuation of a reasonable...

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Fati vows to ‘make the best’ of every chance he gets

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The youngster impressed again with two goals Ansu Fati says he’ll continue to try and make the most of every opportunity he’s given after starting the season with two goals in Barcelona’s 4-0 victory over Villarreal. The 17-year-old also won a penalty in another superb performance and offered his thoughts about the game...

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Busquets: Barca feeling good after Villarreal win

Photo by Pressinphoto/Icon Sport via Getty Images The team got off to a great start Sergio Busquets says Barcelona are feeling good after Sunday’s 4-0 win over Villarreal at the Camp Nou. Ronald Koeman’s side got off to the perfect start to the new La Liga season with a comfortable win over Unai Emery’s men. Two goals from Ansu Fati, a Lionel Messi penalty and a Pau Torres...

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Ansu Fati continues lethal goalscoring form with Villarreal double

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The teenager was on target again at the Camp Nou Ansu Fati started his 2020-21 La Liga campaign in some style on Sunday night against Villarreal at the Camp Nou. The 17-year-old scored twice and won a penalty in Barca’s impressive victory over the Yellow Submarine to continue a rich vein of form. Opta highlighted just...

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Barça 4-0 Villarreal: Recap

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images Second half was boring, but OMG THE FIRST HALF!!! Barcelona made their official La Liga season debut on Sunday and it was a successful one as the Blaugrana dominated Villarreal en route to a 4-0 victory at Camp Nou. All the goals came in a scintillating first half that gave us plenty of encouraging signs and showed that Ronald Koeman may...

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5 things to look out for at Barcelona in 2020-21

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The Catalans start their campaign against Villarreal Barcelona kick off a new La Liga season on Sunday against Villarreal. This will be a year unlike any other. The future is clouded with uncertainty, but also hope as Ronald Koeman looks to steer the club in a positive direction. Although much could go wrong given the delicate state of...

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Barça vs Villarreal: LIVE BLOG!

Photo by Xavi B. / AFP7 / Europa Press Sports via Getty Images Join us for the first Barcelona adventure of the season! WELCOME TO THE GREATEST STADIUM ON EARTH!!! For the first time this season the Camp Nou will open its doors for an official Barcelona match, and it is a good one: the Blaugrana kick off the La Liga season against a very strong Villarreal team, and this should...

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