Betis vs Barça: Preview

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images Barça travel to Seville for a massive match looking to maintain their comfortable lead at the top of the table Real Betis (6th, 31pts) vs FC Barcelona (1st, 47pts) Competition/Round: 2022-23 La Liga, Matchday 17 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Ousmane Dembélé (out) Real Betis Outs & Doubts: Juan Cruz (out) Date/Time:...

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Barcelona missed deadline on Julian Araujo paperwork by “less than a minute” - report

Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images A wild finish to the January transfer window Barcelona could not complete the signing of LA Galaxy full-back Julian Araujo on Deadline Day as they missed the 12am time limit by less than a minute, according to multiple reports from Catalan media. The Blaugrana spent the last 24 hours negotiating a deal for the Mexican youngster...

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Barcelona “nervous” about Julian Araujo deal due to delayed paperwork - report

Photo by Angel Marchini/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The Mexican full-back might not join after all Barcelona looked set to complete their Deadline Day signing of LA Galaxy full-back Julian Araujo on a permanent transfer deal, but the club is now nervous that the paperwork was delivered past the 12am deadline and the deal won’t be approved by the Spanish Federation,...

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OFFICIAL: Bellerin joins Sporting from Barcelona

Photo by Francisco Macia/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The deal is done It’s official: Barcelona full-back Héctor Bellerín has joined Sporting Lisbon on a permanent transfer on Deadline Day, the two clubs announced on Tuesday evening. Agreement for the transfer of Héctor Bellerín to Sporting Clube de Portugal — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 31, 2023 Here’s the...

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Amrabat misses training as Fiorentina reject Barça offer - report

Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images The Catalans are trying to strike a Deadline Day deal for the Moroccan midfielder Fiorentina midfielder and World Cup breakout star Sofyan Amrabat did not show up for training on Tuesday as he’s trying to force a sensational Deadline Day move to Barcelona on the final day of the January transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano. Sofyan...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 January 2023

Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors FC Barcelona to face Real Madrid in Copa del Rey semi final - FC Barcelona FC Barcelona will face Real Madrid in the semi finals of this season's Copa del Rey. The first leg will be at the Santiago Bernabéu on 1/2 March with the return leg at Spotify Camp Nou on 4/5/6...

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La Liga president says Barcelona have cap space to make a signing

Photo by Aldara Zarraoa/WireImage However, Javier Tebas insists Gavi’s new contract cannot be registered. The president of La Liga, Javier Tebas, has publicly recognized that FC Barcelona have enough cap space to make a signing in the winter transfer window, as reports circulate the club wants one more forward. However, he was still insisting that the club would be unable...

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Barcelona set for late transfer window drama?

Photo by Sergio Carmona/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Xavi wants another player Barcelona have, as expected, enjoyed a pretty quiet January transfer window but the rumor mill is getting excited that there could be some late drama. Xavi had a meeting at the club today with Rafa Yuste, Mateu Alemany, Jordi Cruyff and Joan Laporta which the rumor mill is convinced can mean...

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Xavi calls up Lucas Roman for first-team training

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images The manager is taking a check on the Argentine Barcelona coach Xavi called up new signing Lucas Roman for first-team training on Monday. Roman has just arrived at the club from Argentine side Club Ferro Carril Oeste on a deal that runs until 2026. Barcelona have also placed a 400 million euro buyout clause in his...

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Atletico aiming to beat Barca to Arnau Martinez - report

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The defender has been linked with Xavi’s side Atletico Madrid are reportedly aiming to beat Barcelona to the signature of Girona right-back Arnau Martinez. The 19-year-old began his career at Barcelona and has been linked with a Camp Nou return on several occasions this season. Mundo Deportivo are now reporting that Atletico are “very...

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Barcelona to face Real Madrid in Copa del Rey semi-finals

Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images The draw has been made! Barcelona have been drawn against Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Copa dey Rey. The draw was made on Monday and sees Xavi’s side take on their old rivals, while Athletic and Osasuna clash in the seond tie. We have already seen two Clasico clashes already this season. Barcelona won the most recent one, 3-1...

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Madrid draw leaves Barcelona five points clear at top of La Liga

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The lead has been extended after an intriguing weekend Barcelona have gone five points clear at the top of the table after a weekend that brought a 1-0 win over Girona for Xavi’s side and a 0-0 draw for Real Madrid against Real Sociedad. It’s a sight that will please the Catalans as we are (almost) at the halfway stage of the season. Barca...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 January 2023

Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Barcelona not forgetting about Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix | Sport Barcelona are not forgetting about Atletico attacker Joao Felix, who moved to Chelsea on loan in the January transfer window, and could still try to land the Portugal star. Three consecutive 1-0 wins for the first time in...

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Bellerin ‘close’ to leaving Barcelona for Sporting - report

Photo by Jose Miguel Fernandez/NurPhoto via Getty Images A late move is on the cards Barcelona defender Hector Bellerin is reportedly “close” to leaving the club before the close of the transfer window and heading to Sporting. The Athletic are reporting Bellerin will head to the Portuguese side on loan for the rest of the season as a replacement for Tottenham-bound Pedro...

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Ousmane Dembélé injury could be worse than first feared

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The forward could be out about six weeks Ousmane Dembélé’s injury could be worse than what was first reported when it was estimated he’d be out only two to three weeks. In fact, he could be out up to five or six weeks according to the latest information. He was forced out in the win against Girona FC with an injury to his...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 January 2023

Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Girona 0-1 FC Barcelona: Derby delight - FC Barcelona It took just over an hour for FC Barcelona to finally put the ball in the net in a tough, gritty Catalan derby that they were never in comfortable control of. Not even the goal changed things, and rather than kill off...

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Centurion Pedri already assured of legendary status at Barca

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Yet another match winner We’ve all heard the sayings about certain players being a ‘generational talent,’ and it’s context that definitely applies to FC Barcelona’s Pedri Gonzalez. At just 20 years and two months of age, the exquisite midfielder made his 100th appearance in the Blaugrana colours against Girona on Saturday,...

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‘We’ll solve everything’ - Alemany calm on Gavi and Araujo

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images No need to panic.... Barcelona sporting director Mateu Alemany has moved to calm fears over new contracts for Ronald Araujo and Gavi that remain unregistered with La Liga. Both players put pen to paper on their new deals some time go now but Barcelona still haven’t been able to register the new deals with La Liga because of the club’s financial...

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4 winners and 4 losers from Girona 0-1 Barça

Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images Plenty of talking points from a tough Derby win Barcelona are six points clear at the top of the La Liga table thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win against Girona at the Montilivi Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Barça played one of their worst games of the season and needed plenty of luck to escape with a narrow victory, but Pedri’s second...

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Dembele forced off injured for Barcelona against Girona

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The Frenchman departed in the first half Barcelona lost Ousmane Dembele to injury in the first half of Saturday’s La Liga clash against Girona on Saturday. Dembele was once again in the starting line-up but only lasted 25 minutes at Estadi Montilivi after pulling up and asking for a change. The attacker appeared to have...

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Bellerin ‘open’ to Sporting move - report

Photo by Francisco Macia/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The right-back could replace Pedro Porro Barcelona defender Hector Bellerin is reportedly wanted by Portuguese side Sporting if Pedro Porro leaves before the January window closes. Porro has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham, although it’s not clear if Spurs are willing to meet the Portuguese side’s £40...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 January 2023

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Last session before the derby - FC Barcelona Friday saw the team back at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. The players gathered for the final training session before the 4.15pm CET kick-off against Girona on Saturday. They were also joined by youth players Astralaga...

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Girona vs Barça: Live Thread

Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images Join us for the next Barcelona La Liga adventure! WELCOME TO THE ESTADI MONTILIVI!!! The cozy home of Girona in Catalonia is the site of an important La Liga clash between the hosts and Barcelona, who come into this one looking to go six points clear at the top of the table for at least 24 hours. But it won’t be easy against...

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Barça squad named for Girona

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images Xavi Hernández has called up 22 players for Saturday’s clash The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana travel a few miles up north for a La Liga game against Catalan rivals Girona, and Xavi Hernández has called up the following 22 players for Saturday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 13. Iñaki Peña, 36. Arnau Tenas Defenders:...

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Barcelona told to reduce wage bill by €200 million - report

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images The off-field problems continue Barcelona’s ongoing financial issues have been well-documented and show no signs of ending soon, if the latest reports prove accurate. Mundo Deportivo are reporting that La Liga have told Barcelona they need to reduce their wage bill by around €200m in the summer and won’t be able to use financial levers. Joan...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 January 2023

Photo by Matt McNulty - Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Back to work after cup win - FC Barcelona All smiles after beating Real Sociedad at Spotify Camp Nou in Wednesday's Copa del Rey quarter final, Xavi and his squad were back at work the morning after at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. Dembélé in...

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Barcelona unveil new 2022-23 fourth kit

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images The new outfit will debut against Girona Barcelona have unveiled a new senyera style fourth kit for the 2022-23 season. We’ve already seen a few leaks of the new outfit which should make its debut this weekend against Girona in La Liga. It’s a yellow shirt with red horizontal stripes across the chest and comes with yellow shorts and socks. And...

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When is the Copa del Rey semi-final draw and who could Barca face?

Photo by Adria Puig/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Crunch time in the cup Barcelona are safely through to the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey after a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou on Wednesday. Xavi’s side will discover their next opponents when the semi-final draw is made on Monday, January 30 at the headquarters of the RFEF. The draw takes place at 1pm local...

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Barcelona predicted lineup vs Girona: Rotation Time

Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images Barça play a tricky Catalan Derby on Saturday FC Barcelona will look to finish January with a perfect record and maintain their three-point lead at the top of the La Liga table when they make the short trip up north for a Catalan Derby against Girona on Saturday’s early kickoff at the Montilivi Stadium. Xavi Hernández’s side had...

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Barca rumors: Dest, Ez Abde, Wesley and Cancelo latest

Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images Check out the latest offerings from the rumor mill Barcelona ‘betting on’ Abde Today’s rumors kick off with a little update about Ez Abde. The rumor mill seems to have remembered he exists after seeing him score for Osasuna in the Copa del Rey. The update comes from Sport who declare boldly that Barcelona are “betting...

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Five talking points from Barca’s win over Real Sociedad

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images Xavi’s side are into the last four Xavi’s taking the Copa seriously Xavi made it clear he’s taking the Copa del Rey seriously by naming his strongest XI for the visit of Real Sociedad. There was no place in the starting line-up for the likes of Inaki Pena, Pablo Torre, Hector Bellerin or Franck Kessie. Yet the coach’s...

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Barça agree contract extension with academy star Ángel Alarcón

Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images The 18-year-old striker will stay for two years and be a regular part of the first team FC Barcelona and under-19 star striker Ángel Alarcón have reached verbal agreement on a two-year contract extension, according to Albert Rogé of Relevo. Ángel Alarcón renovará con el Barça. El delantero, que finaliza contrato en junio,...

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Xavi hails ‘lethal’ Dembele after Barcelona’s Copa del Rey win

Photo by Ion Alcoba/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The forward was the match-winner against La Real Barcelona coach Xavi was full of praise for Ousmane Dembele after seeing the France international score the winner for his team against Real Sociedad Dembele struck in the 52nd minute to send Barcelona into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a fine run and finish...

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Xavi’s Barcelona are good but they’re not great… yet

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Room for improvement When the announcement was made that Xavi Hernandez was taking over the Barcelona coach’s job, there appeared to be a collective sigh of relief. No more Koeman-esque tactics, and, perhaps, a return to the short and sharp passing game that defined Pep Guardiola’s swashbucklers at their best. Sometimes you need to be...

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