How will Barcelona line up against Ferencvaros?

Photo by Stanislav Vedmid/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Changes in store with qualification assured? Barcelona take on Ferencvaros in the Champions League on Wednesday but go into the game with the pressure off as they are already through to the knockout stages. Ronald Koeman is therefore expected to rotate his squad again in order to rest key stars and allow some of his...

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Todibo to return to Barcelona in January?

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images The defender is yet to feature for Benfica Barcelona have been hit by defensive injuries so far in 2020-21 that has left Ronald Koeman desperately short of options for his backline. All four senior center-backs are currently sidelined with Gerard Pique not expected back for another few months at least. The injuries have already...

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WATCH: Lionel Messi recreated Diego Maradona’s goal in tribute

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images Messi didn’t just have Maradona’s shirt and celebration Lionel Messi paid tribute to his former manager and spiritual predecessor with a celebration in Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Osasuna. After scoring, Messi took off his shirt and revealed Diego Maradona’s #10 shirt from his time at Newell’s Old Boys. Messi also celebrated by adopting Maradona’s...

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Memphis Depay hints at Lyon exit once again

Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP via Getty Images The forward continues to be linked with Barcelona Memphis Depay has once again hinted at his exit from his current club, Olympique Lyonnais, this time through his Twitter account. The tweet reads: “Y’all will appreciate me when im gone. Enjoy the Sunday.“ This came after he was substituted in Lyon’s 3-0 win over Reims. Last...

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What was Diego Maradona like at Barcelona?

The Argentine megastar is being remembered by the club and the city who saw him up-close Diego Maradona is a name that will live on forever. His exploits are world-famous, and after his recent passing, his achievements were once again reviewed by longtime fans and newcomers alike. He’s remembered mostly playing for Argentina and Napoli, but he made his mark in many other...

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Braithwaite makes the case for a bigger role at Barca

Photo by Stanislav Vedmid/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The Dane has impressed in his first starts under Ronald Koeman Winning is a cure all, and Barcelona got two big ones this week thanks to the next men up on the roster who are officially new weapons at manager Ronald Koeman’s disposal. Although concerns continue to grow around defensive injuries, Barca reminded themselves...

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Barcelona receive good news on Lenglet and Araujo fitness

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The duo trained on Monday Barcelona received some good news on the injury front with both Clement Lenglet and Ronald Araujo able to take some part in Monday’s training session. Lenglet suffered an ankle injury in the win over Osasuna but did a light session which suggests it’s not a serious problem, although he’s unlikely...

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Five talking points from Barcelona 4-0 Osasuna

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images A much-needed La Liga win for Ronald Koeman’s men Barcelona make it a Happy 121st Birthday Barca celebrated the club’s 121st birthday on Sunday and fittingly went on to produce a fine attacking display that yielded four goals, a clean sheet, and all three points. It was a much-needed win for Ronald Koeman’s side after a disappointing start...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 November 2020

Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors FC Barcelona 4-0 Osasuna: Anniversary tribute win - FC Barcelona Martin Braithwaite’s great scoring run continued, with Antoine Griezmann’s spectacular volley, Philippe Coutinho and Leo Messi rounding off a great afternoon when the club played tribute to former...

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Coutinho explains the key to Barcelona’s win over Osasuna

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The Brazilian was on target against Osasuna Philippe Coutinho offered his thoughts on Barcelona’s season and the team’s win over Osasuna on Sunday after the final whistle at the Camp Nou. The Brazilian was in the starting XI for the match and on target, scoring Barca’s third goal after good work from Antoine Griezmann. Coutinho...

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Griezmann in modest mood after stunner against Osasuna

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The Frenchman played down his goal Antoine Griezmann was in pretty honest mood when it came to talking about his goal for Barcelona in Sunday’s 4-0 win over Osasuna at the Camp Nou. The Frenchman scored an eye-catching strike to make it 2-0, volleying home from outside the penalty area on 42 minutes after Martin Braithwaite...

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Easy, peasy for Griezy in Barca romp

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Martin Braithwaite earns his corn again That’s what we’ve been waiting for. It’s taken a while but Antoine Griezmann’s performance against a stubborn Osasuna side was exactly what he needed. He showed character, a solid work ethic and an eye for goal, and his general all-round play, for once, couldn’t be faulted. Is it...

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WATCH: Konrad on target in Barcelona B win

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Francisco Javier García Pimienta’s side back to winning ways Konrad de la Fuente was target for Barcelona B on Sunday in a 2-1 win for the hosts over Lleida at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. It was an important win for García Pimienta’s men who, like the first team, had been on a poor run and had gone four games with victory ahead of Sunday’s...

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Koeman gives update on Lenglet injury after Barca’s win

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The defender was forced off in the second half Ronald Koeman offered an update on Clement Lenglet’s injury after Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Osasuna on Sunday in La Liga. The Frenchman was forced off with an ankle problem in the second half, leaving Barca with no fit senior center-backs currently as Gerard Pique, Ronald Araujo,...

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Messi pays tribute to Maradona after Barcelona goal

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images The captain was on target against Osasuna Lionel Messi scored Barcelona’s fourth goal of the afternoon against Osasuna on Sunday and celebrated by dedicating his strike to Diego Maradona. The Barcelona captain scored a typically brilliant goal to cap off a fine afternoon’s work for Ronald Koeman’s men at the Camp Nou. Messi then took off...

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Barça 4-0 Osasuna: Recap

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images That was very, very good. Barcelona returned to winning ways in La Liga in impressive fashion thanks to a dominant, well-deserved 4-0 victory over Osasuna at Camp Nou. Barça attacked from the start and were in control for the entire match, providing a lot of entertainment and some beautiful goals in the process. FIRST HALF Ronald...

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Lenglet forced off injured for Barcelona against Osasuna

The defensive injury crisis deepens Barcelona’s defensive injury crisis deepened on Sunday when Clement Lenglet was forced off with what looked like an ankle injury. The Frenchman hobbled off after a challenge by Ruben Garcia on 67 minutes with Carles Alena coming on to replace him. Frenkie de Jong dropped back into defense to partner Oscar Mingueza for the rest of the game. 67'...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 November 2020

Photo by Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Messi, Sergio and De Jong back in the squad - FC Barcelona Ronald Koeman announces 21 names on his list for the game with Osasuna at the Camp Nou on Sunday Ronald Koeman: "The best tribute to Maradona would be a strong display on the pitch tomorrow" - Football...

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Barça vs Osasuna: LIVE BLOG!

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Join us for another Barcelona La Liga adventure! WELCOME TO CAMP NOU!!! The Greatest Stadium on Earth is the site of another important Barcelona match on Sunday afternoon as the Blaugrana welcome Osasuna for a big La Liga game. Barça continue to play well in the Champions League but haven’t found any consistency in the league, and hope...

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Barça squad named for Osasuna

Photo by Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images Ronald Koeman has called up 21 players for Sunday’s match The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana return to action in La Liga with an important home game against Osasuna at Camp Nou, and Ronald Koeman has called up the following 21 players for Sunday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 13. Neto, 26....

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Barça vs Osasuna: Preview

Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images Barça return home looking to maybe, perhaps, somehow, start a winning streak in the league FC Barcelona (13th, 11pts) vs CA Osasuna (14th, 11pts)* *Points and positions at the time of writing on Saturday Competition/Round: 2020-21 La Liga, Matchday 12 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Ansu Fati, Gerard Piqué, Sergi Roberto, Ronald Araujo,...

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Osasuna boss expecting a ‘very different Barcelona’

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Los Rojillos won on their last visit to the Camp Nou Osasuna boss Jagoba Arrasate has offered his thoughts on Sunday’s La Liga match against Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Arrasate’s side ran out 2-1 winners on their last visit back in July despite finishing the game with only 10 men after Enric Gallego was sent off in the...

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Coutinho agent rubbishes Juventus rumors

Photo by Stanislav Vedmid/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The Brazilian has no plans to leave Barcelona Philippe Coutinho’s agent has rubbished rumors that Barcelona have offered the Brazilian to Juventus ahead of the January transfer window. Calciomercato reported earlier today that Barca would be willing to offload the former Liverpool man and suggested the Serie A champions...

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Koeman talks Barca injuries, Maradona and Alena

Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The latest from the Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman faced the press on Saturday to talk all things Barcelona ahead of their next match against Osasuna at the Camp Nou. The Dutch boss discussed Sunday’s opponents, the club’s injury problems, Carles Alena’s form and of course Diego Maradona. Here are the best bits: Koeman...

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Barcelona to make late Sergino Dest call for Osasuna clash

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The right-back is a doubt for Sunday’s match Sergino Dest trained as normal ahead of Barcelona’s clash with Osasuna on Sunday in La Liga despite reports the right-back has suffered a muscular issue. Ronald Koeman spoke about the right-back after the session in his pre-match press conference but admitted there’s no guarantee...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 November 2020

Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Joint statement from the FC Barcelona salary negotiation table - FC Barcelona The parties have reached an agreement in principle that allows an adjustment to salaries for the current season, for an amount of 122 million euros fixed remuneration, to which is...

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How will Barcelona line up against Osasuna?

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Ronald Koeman’s side need a win at the Camp Nou Barcelona are back in La Liga action on Sunday when they welcome Osasuna to the Camp Nou. Ronald Koeman’s side have made a pretty unimpressive start to their league campaign and could do with a win to move them up the table. The Barca boss will be without some key players...

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Sergino Dest doubtful for Barcelona vs Osasuna - report

Photo by Stanislav Vedmid/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The right-back has picked up a problem Barcelona’s injury problems look to be deepening with a report that Sergino Dest may miss Sunday’s La Liga clash with Osasuna. According to Catalunya Radio, the right-back has some muscular discomfort that may force him out of the match at the Camp Nou. If the 20-year-old is sidelined...

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Pique: I’ve always dreamed of being Barcelona president

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images The defender also spoke about Lionel Messi Gerard Pique has discussed the possibility of becoming Barcelona president one day in the future and also offered his thoughts on Lionel Messi. The club is due to hold presidential elections in January with a new man set to come in and replacement Josep Maria Bartomeu at the helm. Pique was asked...

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Barca announce pay cuts with players which will save €122m

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images An agreement has finally been reached Barcelona announced on Friday they have reached agreement with the players over pay cuts that will save around €122 million. The two parties have been in talks for some time now about making further cuts due to the club’s difficult financial situation. The situation now appears resolved with Barcelona...

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Rumors: Barcelona and Liverpool considering Garay move

Photo by David Aliaga/MB Media/Getty Images The two clubs have defensive injuries Argentine defender Ezequiel Garay has reportedly emerged as a possible target for Barcelona and Liverpool ahead of the January transfer window. Both clubs have suffered plenty of defensive injuries this season and have lost key players to long-term problems. Virgil van Dijk had knee surgery...

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Araujo not expected to return for Barcelona vs Osasuna

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images The club are still short of defensive options Barcelona defender Ronald looks unlikely to make his return from injury against Osasuna at the weekend although he is close to making a comeback. The Uruguayan has been out since the Champions League win over Juventus with a hamstring problem but was out on the training pitch on Friday. Barca...

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