Was Gundogan right to criticise Barca’s mentality?

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Harsh words... Ilkay Gundogan was the captain of Manchester City’s treble-winning side for a reason. Softly spoken yet often deadly serious, when the German speaks his team-mates listen, and we can be assured that Barcelona’s squad would have heard every word he said to the TV cameras after the Clasico defeat at the...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 October 2023

Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Aitana Bonmatí named Ballon d’Or for 2023 | FC Barcelona Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati was named the winner of the women’s Ballon d’Or for 2023 after a stunning year for club and country. Barça, best women’s team of 2023 | FC Barcelona Barcelona Femeni were named team of the year at...

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Ter Stegen tells Barca to ‘come back stronger’ after Clasico loss

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The goalkeeper wants a strong response Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has urged his team-mates to “come back even stronger” from Saturday’s Clasico defeat to Real Madrid. The Catalans giants let slip a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 to their biggest rivals and drop four points behind Carlo Ancelotti’s side in the table. It’s a disappointing...

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WATCH: Camp Nou looks unrecognisable as redevelopment continues

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images Work continues Barcelona have offered a fresh update on how the Camp Nou is looking currently as renovation work continues to take place. The Catalans have moved out of the famous old stadium this season and it’s been ripped apart, as we’ve already seen from previous updates. As you can seen, it’s looking very...

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Messi: I was lucky to be on the best team in history at Barca

Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images The GOAT has been celebrating another Ballon d’Or win Lionel Messi paid tribute to Barcelona after picking up a record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or on Monday in a ceremony in Paris. The GOAT beat off competition from Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to be named the best player in the world yet again after last year’s World Cup triumph. Messi...

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‘It’s not Gavi’s fault’ - Tchouameni leaps to Barca star’s defense

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images There had been claims the teen broke his foot Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has defended Gavi from accusations the Barca teen injured the Frenchman during El Clasico. Tchouameni has been ruled out of action with a fractured metatarsal, and footage had emerged of a challenge made by Gavi on Tchouameni during...

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Barca ‘urgently’ want new midfielder, not convinced by Romeu

Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The club are looking for a January signing Barcelona are said to be “urgently” looking for a new pivot in the January transfer window after failing to be convinced by Oriol Romeu. The Catalans brought Romeu back to the club from Girona in the summer, and he’s gone on to play 14 times already for Xavi’s side. However,...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 October 2023

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors El Clásico recovery session at the Ciutat Esportiva | FC Barcelona Barcelona were back in training on Sunday morning for a recovery session after the defeat to Real Madrid. All the available squad members took part. Gündogan hits out at Barcelona for reaction to Clásico loss Barcelona...

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Marquez disappointed to lose Guiu to national team

Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images The youngster is heading to the World Cup Barcelona Atletic coach Rafa Marquez admits he is disappointed at having to lose Marc Guiu to international duty after his winner on Sunday. The youngster, who was the hero for the first team against Athletic last weekend, came off the bench to score the winner against Osasuna B in a 2-1...

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Three talking points from Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid

Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images A tough result for Xavi’s side Work to do for Xavi and Barcelona Xavi and Barcelona will be left wondering ‘what if’ after seeing Real Madrid somehow depart Montjuic with all three points on Saturday to move four points ahead of their eternal rivals. Barca had looked on course for a deserved victory until Real Madrid roused themselves...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 October 2023

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Xavi Hernández: ‘We didn’t deserve to lose’ | FC Barcelona Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez felt his team did not deserve to lose the Clasico after two Jude Bellingham goals saw the visitors win 2-1. Lamine Yamal, youngest player to feature in a Clásico | FC Barcelona Lamine Yamal became the...

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Gundogan calls on Barca to show more ‘frustration and anger’ after Clasico loss

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The midfielder wants to see more emotion Ilkay Gundogan has called on his Barcelona team-mates to show more emotion after losing the Clasico to Real Madrid. The Germany international spoke out after the match and said he was disappointment at the lack of reaction from his team-mates after such a disappointing defeat. Gundogan was asked...

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Xavi reacts to Barcelona’s Clasico defeat to Real Madrid

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The coach felt his team deserved more Barcelona coach Xavi felt his team were hard done by after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid after to their first loss of the season. Ilkay Gundogan put the hosts in front early on but two Jude Bellingham goals gave the visitors a late win and all three points. Here’s what...

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El Clásico: Live Thread

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Join us for a gigantic Barcelona La Liga adventure! WELCOME TO THE MONTJUÏC OLYMPIC STADIUM!!! The beautiful temporary home of the world’s greatest club is the site of The Greatest Game in the Game as Barcelona and Real Madrid renew hostilities in the first El Clásico of the season. Barça come into this one looking to finish a big week...

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Barça squad named for El Clásico

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Xavi Hernández has called up 23 players for Saturday’s El Clásico The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Greatest Game in the Game is back as Barça face Real Madrid in the first El Clásico of the season at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium in a giant La Liga contest, and Xavi Hernández has called up the following 23 players for Saturday’s...

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FC Barceona News: 28 October 2023

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Final training session before the Clásico - FC Barcelona The FC Barcelona first team squad are putting the final touches to their preparations for Saturday's La Liga meeting with Real Madrid. The game will take place at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys with kick off at 4.15pm CEST and...

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El Clásico: Preview

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images The Greatest Game in the Game takes place for the first time this season, with an injured Barça looking for the upset at home FC Barcelona (3rd, 24pts) vs Real Madrid CF (2nd, 25pts) Competition/Round: 2023-24 La Liga, Matchday 11 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Sergi Roberto (out), Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Jules Kounde,...

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Christensen optimistic about Lewandowski’s fitness

Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images The Dane has offered an update Andreas Christensen seems optimistic that Robert Lewandowski will be fit for Saturday’s Clasico against Real Madrid. The Poland international is facing a race against team to make the crunch match after having been sidelined with an ankle problem. Christensen didn’t really want to talk about the...

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How will Barça line up in El Clásico?

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The champions face their biggest rivals in the Greatest Game in the Game The biggest week of Barcelona’s season so far is off to a great start with two hard-fought wins against Athletic Bilbao and Shakhtar Donetsk, but the biggest test takes place this Saturday as Barça face their biggest rivals Real Madrid in the Greatest Game in the...

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Barcelona’s new third kit for next season leaked online

Photo by TF-Images/TF-Images via Getty Images It’s bright Barcelona kit leaks are nothing new and the latest effort is currently doing the rounds on social media. This time around it’s a sneak peek of what fans can expect for next season’s third kit for the Catalan giants. Barca will apparently wear a bright yellow/green shirt with a royal blue trim, as you can see below. / ! ! ✔️ ✔️ . ❗️...

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Gundogan offers Fermin advice ahead of El Clasico

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The voice of experience has spoken Ilkay Gundogan has been full of praise for Barcelona youngster Fermin Lopez but has also taken time out to offer the midfielder a bit of advice. Fermin put in a brilliant performance against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League in midweek and could feature again in the Clasico...

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FC Barcelona News: 26 October 2023

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors FC Barcelona 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk: A giant leap forward - FC Barcelona FC Barcelona have reached the halfway stage of Champions League Group H with a 100 per cent record. First Royal Antwerp, then Porto and now Shakhtar Donetsk have all been seen off to leave the...

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Three talking points from Barcelona 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk

Photo by DAX Images/BSR Agency/Getty Images Welcome to the Fermin Lopez show Take a bow, Fermin Lopez Fermin Lopez made the very most of his first start in the Champions League by grabbing an assist and a goal to stake a serious claim for a starting spot in Saturday’s Clasico. Barcelona’s youngsters just can’t resist stealing the headlines and, after Marc Guiu’s heroics...

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Xavi raves about Fermin after Barcelona’s UCL win

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images High praise from the coach Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez couldn’t help but rave about Fermin Lopez after an MVP performance from the youngster against Shakhtar. Lopez was in from the start and produced a superb display, setting up the first goal for Ferran Torres and smashing home a brilliant second. Xavi made it clear...

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Fermin Lopez passes his Clasico audition with flying colours

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Man of the match showing With only three days to go until El Clasico, Fermin Lopez really couldn’t have timed his audition for a starting spot any better. Much of the talk this season has been about Lamine Yamal, and with good reason, but I’d contend that Fermin has made more of an impact in the games in which he’s played. It’s clear how...

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Barcelona and Real Madrid interested in young French star - report

Photo by SEBASTIEN SALOM-GOMIS/AFP via Getty Images Eli Junior Kroupi is turning heads FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping tabs on the young French star Eli Junior Kroupi, who plays for FC Lorient. This is according to the latest rumors. The 17-year-old French youth international has earned a spot at Lorient despite his young age, registering three goals and two assists...

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Barça squad named for Shakhtar

Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images Xavi Hernández has called up 20 players for Wednesday’s clash The enxt Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana return to European action with their third Champions League group stage game against Shakhtar Donetsk at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium, and Xavi Hernández has called up the following 20 players for Wednesday’s clash: Goalkeepers:...

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Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong, and Raphinha set to be fit for El Clásico

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images However, it is not guaranteed. Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong, and Raphinha could be back fit for El Clásico if all goes well. According to Spanish radio, Xavi is expecting to have the trio back for the pivotal clash if all continues to goes well. Si nada se tuerce estos días y las sensaciones se mantienen,...

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Barça vs Shakhtar: Preview

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images A few days before the Greatest Game in the Game, Barça look to make a massive step towards a spot in the European knockout rounds FC Barcelona (1st, 6pts) vs Shakhtar Donetsk (3rd, 3pts) Competition/Round: 2023-24 Champions League, Group H, Matchday 3 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Gavi, Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Raphinha,...

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How will Barça line up against Shakhtar?

Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Catalans look to take a big step towards the Round of 16 After a dramatic win over Athletic Bilbao to get closer to the top of the La Liga table Barcelona have no time to rest as they face a second straight crucial home game this week, this time against Shakhtar Donetsk in their third Champions League group stage match. Barça...

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