Koeman admits he’s worried about Barca after Alaves draw

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images The team are missing too many chances Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman admitted he’s worried about his team after they failed to beat 10-man Alaves on Saturday. The visitors had to come from behind to rescue a point after conceding a poor goal in the first half but could not find a winner despite having a man advantage. Barca had...

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Barcelona ‘angry and upset’ at Alaves draw - Griezmann

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images The Frenchman scored the equalizer Antoine Griezmann says Barcelona are angry and upset after Saturday’s 1-1 La Liga draw with Alaves at Mendizorrotza. The Frenchman rescued a point for Barca with his first goal of the season after the visitors had gone behind after a mix-up between Gerard Pique and Neto. Griezmann’s neat chip...

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Alavés 1-1 Barça: Recap

Photo by CESAR MANSO/AFP via Getty Images One bad mistake and missed chances cost Barça two points Barcelona continue their inconsisent run of results in La Liga thanks to a 1-1 draw away to Alavés on Saturday. Barça conceded a bizarre goal in the first half, brought the pressure and created many chances in the second, but couldn’t find the game-winner and dropped points...

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Alavés vs Barça: LIVE BLOG!

Join us for another Barcelona La Liga adventure! WELCOME TO THE ESTADIO DE MENDIZORROTZA!!! The cozy home of Alavés is the site of a big La Liga match between the hosts and Barcelona, who come into this one on the back of an important victory against Juventus and needing points in La Liga against a solid Alavés team. This should be a fun game, and you’re welcome to join us...

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Pep rules out managing Barcelona again

Photo by Rui Vieira - Pool/Getty Images ‘I think once in a lifetime you have to do things’ Pep Guardiola has made it crystal clear that he is not thinking about returning to Barcelona to take charge of the club again. There’s been a bit of talk about Guardiola coming home in the future with presidential candidate Victor Font regularly talking up a move for the former boss. Guardiola...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 October 2020

Photo by Manchester City FC/Manchester City FC via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors When and where to watch Alavés v FC Barcelona - FC Barcelona Barça face Alavés in the Mendizorrotza stadium in a game that kicks off at 9.00pm CET and our guide should help you to work out what time that will be where you are. The squad for Alavés v...

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Barça squad named for Alavés

Photo by Andrea Staccioli/LightRocket via Getty Images Ronald Koeman has called up 21 players for Saturday’s match The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana return to La Liga action with an away game against Deportivo Alavés, and Ronald Koeman has called up the following 21 players for Saturday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 13. Neto, 26. Iñaki Peña, 36. Arnau Tenas Defenders:...

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Alavés vs Barça: Preview

Photo by Tullio Puglia - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images In desperate need of points in La Liga, Barça travel to the Basque Country for a tough game Deportivo Alavés (15th, 7pts) vs FC Barcelona (12th, 7pts)* *Points and positions at the time of writing on Friday Competition/Round: 2020-21 La Liga, Matchday 8 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Marc-André ter Stegen, Samuel Umtiti,...

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Koeman talks Ansu, Riqui Puig and Pedri ahead of Alaves

Photo by Tullio Puglia - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The latest from the Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman spoke to the press on Friday to discuss all things Barcelona vs Alaves ahead of tomorrow’s La Liga clash. The Dutch coach spoke about several of his players, his decision to leave Riqui Puig out of his squad as well as what he is expecting from his team against Alaves. Here...

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Barca want to make Pedri like Coutinho

Photo by Alejandro Rios/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The club has a plan for the teenager One of the bright spots on the Barca pitch so far this year has been Pedri González. The Barcelona youngster has gotten plenty of playing time under Ronald Koeman and chances to show his offensive prowess. In particular, his performance against Juventus was noteworthy. He looked like...

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Marc-André ter Stegen set to return to action soon

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images The goalkeeper could be back by the end of next week Marc-André ter Stegen could be back in action next week to play against Real Betis in La Liga, according to a new report from Spain. The German has been sidelined after undergoing surgery in the off-season. Tal como adelanto @diarioas los planes son que Ter Stegen reciba...

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Riqui Puig left out as youngster continues to struggle for playing time

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Ronald Koeman says it was purely a “technical decision.” Riqui Puig will not feature for FC Barcelona as the Catalans take on Deportivo Alavés on Saturday, as the youngster continues to struggle for minutes in Ronald Koeman’s set up. “It’s a technical decision, normally we have 23 players, but for me it is too many,...

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Benfica manager criticizes Barcelona: “They have nothing”

Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Jorge Jesus did not appreciate being compared to the Catalan giant Perhaps this is a reflection of the reality of FC Barcelona today compared to the one from just a few years ago. After Benfica’s 3-0 win over Standard Liege, Mehdi Carcela-Gonzalez (who plays for the Belgians) commented: “with Pizzi and [Adel] Taarabt, Benfica...

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How will Barcelona line up against Alaves?

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images Ronald Koeman’s side are at Mendizorrotza on Saturday Barcelona return to La Liga action on Saturday with a trip to Alaves to face Pablo Machín’s side. The visitors need a win after consecutive league defeats but head to the Basque Country after a morale-boosting Champions League victory over Juventus. Let’s look at how Ronald Koeman might...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 October 2020

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Dest describes playing 'best game in the world' - FC Barcelona Sergiño Dest became the first US player to ever play in El Clásico on Saturday, what he calls the best game in the world’, and the Barça full-back spoke to CBS about the experience this Thursday. Ter Stegen...

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WATCH: Ansu Fati has fun in Barcelona training

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The teenager was caught messing about with the ball Ansu Fati was captured having a bit of fun in Barcelona training on Thursday at the Ciutat Esportiva. The 17-year-old has enjoyed a superb start to the season and is the club’s top scorer in 2020-21 with five goals already. Fati latest contribution was as a second-half substitute in the...

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Dybala asked for Pedri’s shirt after UCL win - report

Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images The teenager impressed in Turin Barcelona teenager Pedri was so impressive against Juventus on Wednesday that Paulo Dybala even reportedly asked for the 17-year-old’s shirt. According to Sport, the Argentine “sought him out” after the game and made sure he swapped shirts with the Barcelona new-boy. The report also reckons his...

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Fabio Capello: I’d never seen Lionel Messi run so much

Photo by Tullio Puglia - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The former Juventus manager was impressed with the Barcelona star Former Milan, Real Madrid, and Juventus manager Fabio Capello reflected on Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Juve in the UEFA Champions League, saying he was particularly impressed by the shift put in by Lionel Messi. “I saw a super dynamic and aggressive Barça, in...

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Ter Stegen back in Barcelona training

Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The German is closing in on a return Barcelona received a boost on Thursday as goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen returned to training for the first time since undergoing knee surgery in August. The Germany international took part in the workout with the rest of the team, while Samuel Umtiti also participated in part of the...

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Barcelona centerback Ronald Araújo out for at least 2 weeks

Photo by Chris Ricco/Getty Images He went off injured during the match against Juventus Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo will be out at least two weeks after an injury to his right hamstring. The club did not give a timeline for his recovery, instead saying how he improves will determine how long he is out. But even the slightest injury of this kind will take at least two...

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Koeman ponders if his job is under threat post-Bartomeu

Photo by Tullio Puglia - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The Dutch coach has been looking towards the future Ronald Koeman is an interesting case study. He’s going to be questioned after each poor performance and praised after each decent one. Much alike many Barca managers, but even more so given the strange position Barcelona find themselves in this year. Now that the much maligned...

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Vieri says he’ll throw his TV away when Messi stops playing

Photo by Tullio Puglia - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images ‘He’s the Harry Potter of soccer’ Juventus legend Christian Vieri discussed his team’s loss to Barcelona yesterday. The legend chatted about the match overall, but specifically talked about how impressed he was with Lionel Messi. “An amazing Barcelona, there was no game. They could’ve scored six, seven goals easy. They...

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Five talking points from Juventus 0-2 Barcelona

Photo by Chris Ricco/Getty Images A good win for Ronald Koeman’s men Koeman and Barca bounce back Ronald Koeman and Barcelona badly needed a victory after defeats to Getafe and Real Madrid and bounced back well with a comfortable win in Turin. The team started fast with Antoine Griezmann hitting the post early on, while Ousmane Dembele (more on him later) struck after 14...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 October 2020

Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Juventus v FC Barcelona: Two out of two (0-2) - FC Barcelona An incredibly fast start from Barça at Allianz Stadium saw Miralem Pjanić go close and Antoine Griezmann hit the woodwork before two minutes had been played. Ronald Araujo, replaced after some discomfort in the right...

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Pedri shows he’s Barcelona’s newest superstar

Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images What a performance! Culers aren’t known for going over the top when it comes to praising players, but it’s time to get excited again. Pedri’s performance against Juventus is right up there as one of Barca’s best of recent times. At 17 years of age, playing football at that level against that standard of opponent is off the scale. Credit...

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Sergi Roberto: Juventus win was perfect response

Photo by Alejandro Rios/DeFodi Images via Getty Images It’s been another chaotic week for the Catalan giants Sergi Roberto said Barcelona’s win over Juventus on Wednesday was the perfect response after another tumultuous week at the Camp Nou. The Catalan giants sank to a disappointing defeat to Real Madrid at the weekend and then saw president Josep Maria Bartomeu and his...

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Koeman: Juventus win was our most complete match

Photo by Tullio Puglia - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The Barca boss was happy after victory in Turin Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman was a pretty happy man after overseeing a 2-0 win over Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. Goals from Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi saw the visitors run out comfortable winners and make it maximum points from their first two games. Koeman...

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IN PICS: Barcelona’s Champions League win over Juventus

Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images Ousmane Dembele & Lionel Messi were on target from Barca Blaugranes - All Posts https://ift.tt/2HC18...

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Juventus 0-2 Barça: Recap

Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images A huge win in Turin Barcelona remain perfect in the Champions League thanks to an impressive 2-0 win over Juventus at the Allianz Stadium thanks to goals from Ousmane Dembélé and Lionel Messi. Barça played a complete game as a team, with excellent individual performances as well and a clean sheet against Juve in Turin, which is a rarity. FIRST...

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Araujo forced off with thigh injury against Juventus

Photo by Tullio Puglia - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Barcelona are running out of defenders Barcelona lost center-back Ronald Araujo to injury against Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. The 21-year-old started the match in place of the suspended Gerard Pique but went off at half-time after picking up a thigh problem. There’s no word yet of how serious Araujo’s...

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Juventus vs Barça: LIVE BLOG!

Photo by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images Join us for another Barcelona Champions League adventure! WELCOME TO THE ALLIANZ STADIUM!!! The beautiful home of Juventus is the site of a big Champions League match between the hosts and Barcelona, who come into this one desperately in need of good news after a painful loss in El Clásico and the resignation of the club...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 October 2020

Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Miralem Pjanic cannot wait to face former club Juventus - FC Barcelona Miralem Pjanic is no stranger to Juventus. The Bosnian midfielder returns to Turin where he spent four seasons with the bianconeri before joining Barça in the summer. The squad for FC Barcelona...

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Barça squad named for Juventus

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Ronald Koeman has called up 21 players for Wednesday’s trip to Turin The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana play their second Champions League group stage game of the season away to Juventus at the Allianz Stadium, and Ronald Koeman has called up the following 21 players for Wednesday night: Goalkeepers: 13....

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Juventus vs Barça: Preview

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Barça play a big European match in the middle of a gigantic managerial crisis, trying to bring some hope to a broken club Juventus FC (2nd, 3pts) vs FC Barcelona (1st, 3pts) Competition/Round: 2020-21 Champions League, Group G, Matchday 2 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Marc-André ter Stegen, Philippe Coutinho, Samuel Umtiti, Matheus Fernandes...

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