Barca ‘moderately optimistic’ Ansu Fati will be fit to face Bayern - report

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images The youngster could return in the UCL Barcelona are reportedly moderately optimistic that Ansu Fati will be fit enough to play some part in the team’s crucial Champions League clash against Bayern Munich. Fati has been sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained in the 3-3 draw against Celta Vigo but is closing in on a return...

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Barcelona prefer Ferran Torres to Dani Olmo - report

Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images But can they afford either? Barcelona’s longtime crush Dani Olmo might not be an inevitability at the club after all. According to a report from Sport, Barcelona’s pursuit of the Spaniard might be over now that they’ve found a new winger to target. The pursuit of Manchester City’s Ferran Torres has put the brakes on any sort...

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Xavi cannot repeat the same mistake Koeman made

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The new coach has to quickly adjust a tactic that went incredibly wrong with the last one Barcelona’s win against Villarreal was a big one. It was the first time all season Barça have won back-to-back games in La Liga and it extended the unbeaten start of Xavi Hernández as manager. It was also a match that exposed...

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Messi’s blistering Barca form in the first half of 2021 crucial to Ballon d’Or win

Xinhua/Joan Gosa via Getty Images It may seem a distant memory but it proved essential Lionel Messi beat Robert Lewandowski to the 2021 Ballon d’Or, but it was close. Messi received 613 points, while the Pole got 580 and Jorginho got 460. Messi’s Copa América campaign was surely the most important reason for his victory. He was the top scorer, top assister, and best player...

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Dembele issues challenge in Barca contract talks - report

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images Things are coming to a head The Ousmane Dembele situation is about to get all the more interesting. As December approaches, so does the supposed deadline for Barcelona and the Frenchman to renew their deal. According to a report from Sport, Dembele’s camp has made it clear that if a deal isn’t reached by January, they won’t entertain offers...

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Kroos and Casillas unhappy with Messi’s Ballon d’Or win

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images The news has not gone down well at Real Madrid Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or for a record seventh time on Monday but the GOAT’s victory has, perhaps unsurprisingly, not gone down well at Real Madrid. Midfielder Toni Kroos spoke about the award on his official podcast and had a little rant about the fact that Messi had won instead of players...

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Barca’s UCL clash with Bayern set to be played without fans

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The final group game takes place at the Allianz Arena Barcelona’s Champions League showdown with Bayern Munich on December 8 could be played without fans at the Allianz Arena due to the Covid situation in Bavaria. Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder called for a return to empty stadiums on Tuesday ahead of a meeting...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 November 2021

Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Alexia wins 2021 Ballon d'Or - FC Barcelona Alexia Putellas has won the Ballon d’Or 2021. The midfielder was named as the world player of the year in Paris on Monday night, where she was joined four team-mates who were also among the nominees (Paños, Paredes, Hermoso and Martens) Pedri...

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Pedri uses Ballon d’Or speech to promote environmental causes

Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images The young midfielder won the Kopa Trophy Barcelona’s young midfielder Pedri used his platform at the Ballon d’Or gala to promote environmental causes and send support to those affected by a volcano in his native archipelago. The youngster won the Kopa Award for best young player, and the Spanish international used his acceptance...

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Lionel Messi wins record seventh Ballon d’Or

Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images The GOAT makes more history Barcelona legend Lionel Messi made even more history by winning a record seventh Ballon d’Or on Monday. The GOAT beat off competition from stars such as Robert Lewandowski, Jorginho, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante to scoop the Golden Ball. HERE IS THE WINNER! SEVEN BALLON D’OR FOR LIONEL...

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Alexia sends emotional dedication to her father after winning Ballon d’Or

Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images Her father died when she was a young girl Alexia Putellas has dedicated her Ballon d’Or win to her family, and in particular to her father. The FC Barcelona Femení and Spanish national team attacker capped off a banner year by being crowned the world’s best female player. Putellas has talked over the years about her father, who died...

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Alexia Putellas wins Women’s Ballon d’Or

Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images And quite right too Barcelona Femeni captain Alexia Putellas has won the 2021 women’s Ballon d’Or after playing a key role in a phenomenal season for the club. ☑ Official: @alexiaputellas wins the #BallonDor award! Congratulations!!! pic.twitter.com/4LUxuHUr1B — FCBarcelonaFl (@FCBarcelonaFl) November 29, 2021 Alexia was part...

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Barcelona midfielder Pedri wins 2021 Kopa Trophy

Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images Another award for the teenager Barcelona midfielder Pedri has won the Kopa Trophy at the 2021 Ballon d’Or ceremony. The award is handed out to the best Under-21 player and goes to the 19-year-old after a stellar season for club and country. El millor futbolista jove del planeta! Felicitats, PEDR1! @Pedri #BallondOr #KopaTrophy...

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Alves: Messi’s the best but Eriksen deserves the Ballon d’Or

Photo by Marc Graupera Aloma / AFP7 Getty Images ‘It would be a strong message for the whole world of football’ Barcelona defender Dani Alves has been asked for his thoughts on the 2021 Ballon d’Or with the winner set to be announced later today at a ceremony in Paris. The Brazilian thinks the Golden Ball should be given to Christian Eriksen because it would send a “strong...

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Barcelona having doubts about Sergino Dest?

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images A new report claims he’s no longer ‘non-transferable ‘ The future of Sergino Dest at Barcelona is making a few headlines on Monday with a new report suggesting the Catalans have a few doubts about the 21-year-old following the arrival of Xavi as coach. Dest has been sidelined recently with a back problem but made his comeback as a late...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 November 2021

Photo by Maria Jose Segovia/DeFodi Images via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Recovery session after Villarreal win - FC Barcelona The FC Barcelona squad were back at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Sunday for a recovery workout following Saturday’s 3-1 win in Villarreal. The session was used to get their bodies in back in condition after...

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Jordi Alba expected to be fit for Barcelona vs Real Betis

Photo by Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images The left-back went off against Villarreal Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba is expected to be fit for Saturday’s La Liga clash against Real Betis at the Camp Nou despite being forced out of the win over Villarreal with an injury. The Catalans have not issued an update on Alba’s condition which suggests it’s not too serious and Diario...

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Rumors: Martial, Torres, Julian Alvarez and Dembele latest

Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images A look at the latest gossip Barca check on Martial Today’s rumors start with news that Barca checked on Anthony Martial’s availability on a recent trip to Manchester to talk to City about Ferran Torres. According to Ara, Mateu Alemany wanted to find out if the Frenchman could be offloaded this winter following the...

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Nabil Fekir set to miss Barcelona clash for Real Betis

Photo by Javier Montano/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The Frenchman has ruled himself out due to yellow card accumulation Nabil Fekir, one of Real Betis’s most important players, will not be able to take the pitch as they take on FC Barcelona next Saturday due to yellow card accumulation. He will serve a one match ban after getting booked during Betis’s 3-1 win over Levante...

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Barcelona get the result in spite of themselves

Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images Xavi will need to learn from this one and not repeat the same mistakes It was a tale of two Barcelona teams against Villarreal on Saturday. An excellent start, with Ez Abde in particular showing danger with every touch of the ball, and repaying his manager for showing confidence in him. Halfway through the first period, however, the structure...

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Five talking points from Villarreal 1-3 Barcelona

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images The Catalans enjoy some good fortune on the road Barca finally win away in La Liga Barcelona have had to wait until the end of November but have finally managed an away win in La Liga. They also picked up back-to-back wins in the league for the first time in 2021-22 which tells you plenty about how the season has gone so far. It wasn’t a...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 November 2021

Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Villarreal 1-3 FC Barcelona: Away win with character - FC Barcelona FC Barcelona have finally collected their first away win of the 2021/22 season and in doing to have extended their unbeaten run against the Yellow Submarine to an incredible 28 games. Memphis does it again! - FC Barcelona Against...

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The Xavi effect continues to make a difference for Barca

Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images Lady Luck played a part too! It’s an obvious statement to make, but that’s a game that Barcelona would’ve lost under Ronald Koeman. At times there was about as much direction from the bench as the Dutchman seemed to muster, though Xavi rode his luck and eventually saw his side do enough to see the game out. Indeed, there were large parts...

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Jordi Alba goes off injured against Villarreal

Photo by Maria Jose Segovia/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The left-back went off in the second half Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba became the latest player to succumb to injury during Saturday’s La Liga clash at Villarreal. The 32-year-old hobbled off in the 70th minute and was replaced by Oscar Mingueza for the final part of the game at El Madrigal. Alba appeared to have...

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Xavi: Villarreal did not deserve to lose to Barcelona

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images Two late goals won it for the Catalans Barcelona coach Xavi admitted his team got lucky against Villarreal on Saturday after picking up a first away win of the season in La Liga. Frenkie de Jong put Barca ahead but Villarreal leveled through Samuel Chukwueze and looked the more dangerous team in the closing stages. However, late goals from...

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Villarreal 1-3 Barça: Recap

Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images A bad performance but three big points Barcelona have won back-to-back games in La Liga for the first time this season thanks to a hard-fought 3-1 victory away to Villarreal. Barça played their worst match under Xavi and left it very late, but got two goals in the last six minutes and escaped El Madrigal with three crucial points. FIRST...

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Rafa Yuste responds to Ferran Torres rumors

Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images ‘We are working with discretion’ Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste was asked about rumors that the Catalan giants are trying to sign Ferran Torres from Manchester City before kick-off against Villarreal and admitted there’s been contact between the clubs. The Catalans are said to have been secretly working on a possible deal for months....

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Villarreal vs Barça: LIVE BLOG!

Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images Join us for a huge Barcelona La Liga adventure! WELCOME TO EL MADRIGAL!!! The gorgeous home of Villarreal is the site of a huge La Liga match between the hosts and Barcelona, who come into this one looking to start a winning streak in the league after last week’s Derby victory. Xavi has already made his mark in the first two games and...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 November 2021

Photo by Matt McNulty - Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors The squad for Villarreal - FC Barcelona Abde and Akhomach are the two new faces with respect to the side that faced Benfica Xavi: 'We need to take more risks' - FC Barcelona The Barça manager offers his views ahead of the game with Villarreal on...

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Barça squad named for Villarreal

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Xavi has called up 23 players for Saturday’s match The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana travel to El Madrigal for a huge La Liga game against Villarreal, and Xavi Hernández has called up the following 23 players for Saturday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 13. Neto, 36. Arnau Tenas Defenders: 2. Sergiño Dest,...

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This Week in Barça Femení: Best in the World

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images Ten goals, and another award for the captain Every time you think you’ve already seen everything that Barcelona’s all-conquering women’s team can do, they go ahead and find a way to outdo themselves. Last week was no different when they traveled to Sevilla for what could have been a tricky league match. It wasn’t tricky. At all. Far from...

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Villarreal vs Barça: Preview

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images Barça travel to a historically tough ground to face a struggling Yellow Submarine in a crucial league match Villarreal CF (12th, 16pts) vs FC Barcelona (7th, 20pts)* *Points and positions at the time of writing on Friday Competition/Round: 2021-22 La Liga, Matchday 15 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Ansu Fati, Pedri, Sergi...

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