How will Koeman replace Pedri against Sevilla?

Photo by Pressinphoto / Icon Sport The midfielder is out with a calf injury Barcelona face Sevilla on Wednesday in a crunch game at the Camp Nou with a place in this season’s Copa del Rey final up for grabs. As we know, Sevilla lead 2-0 after the first leg but Barca beat the Andalusians by the same scoreline on Saturday in the league and will fancy their chances of turning...

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Beckham talks Messi to Inter Miami rumors

Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images The club’s owner hopes he can bring in some big stars Inter Miami owner David Beckham has been talking about the possibility of Lionel Messi swapping Inter Miami for Barcelona at some point and admits he’d love to have some of the game’s biggest stars at his club. Messi’s future remains the subject of much speculation with the captain out...

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Ter Stegen sends Barca message ahead of Sevilla tie

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images The goalkeeper has some words of advice Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has a message for his team-mates ahead of Wednesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Sevilla. The Catalan giants head into the match 2-0 down after the first leg but with hope they can pull off a comeback having beaten Sevilla by the same scoreline...

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Pedri expected to miss two weeks with injury

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images The midfielder is sidelined Barcelona confirmed on Sunday that Pedri is out of action and will miss the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Sevilla on Wednesday. The midfielder, who has featured in all of Barca’s La Liga matches so far this season, has a muscle injury and is out of action for the time being. BREAKING NEWS ❗ Test...

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Five talking points from Sevilla 0-2 Barcelona

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images A good La Liga win for the visitors Koeman shakes things up Barca’s teamsheet for Saturday’s match made for interesting reading as Ronald Koeman went with three center-backs and left Antoine Griezmann on the bench again. It proved to be a great decision by the Barca boss as his new system worked perfectly and drew an excellent performance...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 February 2021

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Sevilla 0-2 Barça: Still in contention - FC Barcelona It would be a few minutes after kick-off before Sevilla were able to approach Barça’s penalty area with even a half-chance, the visitors quickly out of the blocks in Nervión. The hosts were more than happy to sit back and soak...

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WATCH: Ilaix thanks Koeman after Barcelona win

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images The midfielder came on in the second half Ilaix Moriba enjoyed more first-team minutes on Saturday as a second-half substitute in the 2-0 win over Sevilla in La Liga. Manager Ronald Koeman opted to bring on the 18-year-old after Pedri was forced off with injury. It was something of a surprise move given the youngster’s inexperience but proved...

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Koeman explains why he switched tactics for Barcelona’s trip to Sevilla

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images The Dutchman’s changes paid off Ronald Koeman was full of praise for his Barcelona team after Saturday’s impressive 2-0 win over Sevilla in La Liga. Goals from Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi gave Barca all three points and moved the team into second place in the table. Koeman changed his system for the game, using three center-backs,...

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Barcelona produce a thriller in Sevilla

Photo by Mateo Villalba/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Best performance of the season Wow! What. A. Performance. That’s as good as Barca have played this year, and in fact, was arguably their best 90 minutes of the entire 2020/21 campaign. Sevilla don’t tend to do too well against the Catalans in La Liga it’s true, however, they hadn’t conceded in their last five in the...

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Pique says Barca’s title hopes still alive after Sevilla win

Photo by Mateo Villalba/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The center-back is feeling confident Gerard Pique was in good spirits after Saturday’s win over Sevilla and feels the three points mean Barcelona are very much in the race for the title. Saturday’s win lifted Ronald Koeman’s side into second in the table and just two points behind leaders Atletico, although Diego...

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Barcelona hit by Pedri injury blow

Photo by Mateo Villalba/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The midfielder went off during the win over Sevilla Barcelona enjoyed a great 2-0 win over Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga, but the win was marred slightly by an injury to midfielder Pedri. The teenager had to go off in the second half and was replaced by Ilaix Moriba. Pedri was spotted after the game on crutches as...

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Sevilla 0-2 Barça: Recap

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images A very good performance in Seville! Barcelona extended their unbeaten run in La Liga to 15 games and have now won 9 of their last 10 matches in the league thanks to a great 2-0 victory over Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. Barça played an excellent game, especially at the back, and Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembélé scored the goals...

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Sevilla vs Barça: LIVE BLOG!

Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press Sports via Getty Images Join us for another Barcelona La Liga adventure! WELCOME TO THE ESTADIO RAMÓN SÁNCHEZ PIZJUÁN!!! The beautiful home of Sevilla is the site of a giant La Liga match, a third versus fourth battle between the hosts and Barcelona, who come into this one needing three points to cement their place in the Top 3 and...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 February 2021

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors PREVIEW | Sevilla FC v FC Barcelona - FC Barcelona Barça head back to the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán just 17 days after their last visit, a 2-0 defeat in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. Coincidentally, the second leg of that tie will be played in the very next match on...

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Barça squad named for Sevilla

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Ronald Koeman has called up 22 players for Saturday’s match The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana travel to Seville for a crucial La Liga game against Sevilla, and Ronald Koeman has called up the following 22 players for Saturday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 13. Neto, 26. Iñaki Peña Defenders:...

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Sevilla vs Barça: Preview

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Barça travel to Seville for a crucial Top 3 battle before the two teams face off again in the Cup Sevilla FC (4th, 48pts) vs FC Barcelona (3rd, 50pts) Competition/Round: 2020-21 La Liga, Jornada 25 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Ansu Fati, Philippe Coutinho, Sergi Roberto, Miralem Pjanic (out) Sevilla Outs & Doubts: Marcos Acuña, Lucas...

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Pod: Breaking down Barca’s chances of a Sevilla comeback

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Chatting about all things Barca. This week on the Barca Blaugranes podcast, I chat about Barcelona’s chances against Sevilla this weekend. The task is pretty tall, but there’s clearly a chance given the talent. I also chat a bit about Luis Suarez’s comments about his leaving Barcelona and look at the chances of a La Liga...

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Xavi picks up another trophy with Al Sadd

Photo by Simon Holmes/Getty Images The Barcelona legend has lifted his fifth title as boss Xavi picked up another trophy with Al Sadd on Friday as his team beat Al Duhail 2-0 in the final of the Qatar Cup to retain the trophy. Algerian international Baghdad Bounedjah scored both goals as Xavi’s side secured the win, @AlsaddSC #QatarCup2021 CHAMPIONS pic.twitter.com/FriaDVb1Jx —...

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Koeman talks Araujo, pressure and Barca vs Sevilla

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The latest from the Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman faced the press on Friday to talk about Barca’s upcoming game against Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium. It’s the first of two matches against Julen Lopetegui’s side with Saturday’s encounter offering Barca the chance to move five points ahead of Sevilla in...

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Araujo passed fit for Barcelona’s trip to Sevilla

Photo by Irina R. Hipolito / Europa Press Sports via Getty Images But Miralem Pjanic misses out Barcelona have received some good news ahead of Saturday’s trip to Sevilla with center-back Ronald Araujo passed fit for the game at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium. Araujo has missed Barcelona’s last five matches in all competitions with a sprained ankle but does make Ronald...

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FC Barcelona News: 26 February 2021

Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press Sports via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Recovery session - FC Barcelona After the victory against Elche at the Camp Nou (3-0), this Thursday morning the first team squad returned to training. Those who played on Wednesday did post-match recovery work, while the rest trained on pitch 2. Jordi...

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How will Barcelona line up against Sevilla?

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images A crunch game in La Liga on Saturday Barcelona head to Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga for the first of two games against Julen Lopetegui’s side. Ronald Koeman’s men head into the match a place and two points above Sevilla in the table, although Saturday’s opponents do have a game in hand. Barca were beaten 2-0 on their...

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Keys to the Game: Sevilla vs Barcelona

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images The Catalans and Andalusians face off in a double header Barcelona and Sevilla is one of the rivalries of the season. Both have silverware on their mind with a spot in the Copa del Rey final at stake on Wednesday. Both are also comfortably in the top four in La Liga but with a chance to pull ahead in the race for next year’s Champions...

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Laporta says he wants to make Messi smile again at Barcelona

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images The captain’s future at the club remains uncertain Joan Laporta has been talking about Lionel Messi’s future at Barcelona and in particular what it might take to keep the 33-year-old at the Camp Nou. The Argentine is out of contract at the end of the season and has said he’ll wait until the end of the current campaign to make a final decision...

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Araujo back in Barcelona training ahead of Sevilla match

Photo by Mateo Villalba/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Good news from the training ground It’s fair to say Barcelona’s biggest obstacle in the way of consistency this season is injuries. You may argue the defensive strategy is lacking but most of the problems that Barca have faced are in some way related to a lack of consistency in the team’s overall availability. Barcelona’s...

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Five talking points from Barcelona 3-0 Elche

Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images An important win for the Catalans A game of two halves for Barca Barca ran out comfortable 3-0 winners against Elche courtesy of a much-improved showing after the half-time break. Ronald Koeman had made five changes to his team for the match but saw his team produce a pedestrian first-half performance lacking in ideas and energy. The...

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