Lewandowski ‘enormously frustrated’ with current situation at Barca

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images Poland boss Michal Probierz says the striker’s not happy Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is said to be “enormously frustrated” with his situation at the club after struggling to find his best form this season. Lewandowski has scored eight times in 19 La Liga appearances - a far cry from last season when he ended the campaign as the...

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Barça squad named for Osasuna

Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images Xavi Hernández has called up 20 players for Wednesday’s clash The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana return to La Liga action with a home game against Osasuna at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium, and Xavi Hernández has called up the following 20 players for Wednesday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 13. Iñaki Peña, 26. Ander Astralaga, 31....

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FC Barcelona News: 31 January 2024

Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Looking ahead to the Osasuna game - FC Barcelona On Tuesday Xavi Hernández's squad completed their final training session before the visit of Osasuna on Wednesday in La Liga in a game at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys that kicks off at 7pm CET. Barça need all three points after...

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Barça vs Osasuna: Preview

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Barça look to rebound from a horrible defeat and begin a strong run of results in the league FC Barcelona (4th, 44pts) vs CA Osasuna (12th, 26pts) Competition/Round: 2023-24 La Liga, Matchday 20 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Marc-André ter Stegen, Gavi, Alejandro Balde, João Félix, Raphinha, Sergi Roberto, Marcos Alonso (out), Iñigo Martínez...

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Barcelona offer update on Balde after hamstring surgery

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The defender is now on the recovery trail Barcelona have confirmed that left-back Alejandro Balde has undergone successful surgery on his hamstring injury. Balde has flown out to Finland for the surgery after sustaining the injury in the Copa del Rey clash with Athletic Club. Here’s the club’s offficial statement: “The...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 January 2024

Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Session to get ready for the visit of Osasuna - FC Barcelona Xavi Hernández's squad trained at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper with all the available first team players. The news from the session was that Iñigo Martínez took part in some of the workout with his team...

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How will Barça line up against Osasuna?

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Catalans look to bounce back from a horrible defeat The craziness of January in Spain finally comes to an end for Barcelona as the Blaugrana play their ninth and final match of this month as they welcome Osasuna to the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium on Wednesday evening. Barça effectively said goodbye to the La Liga...

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Brighton offer update on Ansu Fati as he nears comeback

Photo by Neal Simpson/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images Some good news Brighton manager Robert De Zerbi has offered an update on Ansu Fati and confirmed the Barcelona loanee is close to making his return from injury. Fati has been out since the end of November after suffering yet another injury setback but is close to a return. The youngster has returned to training and...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 January 2024

Photo by James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Sunday session at the Ciutat Esportiva - FC Barcelona The blaugrana first team squad trained today at the Ciutat Esportiva after the Villarreal match, the first step to put the defeat against the Yellow Submarines behind them and look forward to this Wednesday's home game against...

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Motta responds to claims he could replace Xavi at Barca

Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images The coach has heard the news Bologna coach Thiago Motta was asked about speculation he could replace Xavi at Barcelona after his team’s Serie A draw with Milan on Saturday. Motta has reportedly emerged as Barcelona’s “number one” choice to replace Xavi after impressing with the Serie A side. The former Barcelona man admitted he...

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Roberto expected to follow Xavi out of Barca

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images The captain is in the final year of his current contract Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto is expected to follow manager Xavi out of the club at the end of the season. Roberto is into the final year of his current contract at the club, and Xavi has said publicly he wants Barcelona to renew his existing deal. Yet Diario AS reckon...

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Michel reacts to talk he could replace Xavi at Barcelona

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The coach has spoken out Girona boss Michel has played down talk he could replace Xavi at the helm of Barcelona. The coach has led his team to the top of the table this season, and there’s already been speculation he’s wanted at the Camp Nou. Michel has been asked about the rumors once again and made it pretty clear he’s not thinking about...

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Cancelo says he was a ‘disaster’ for Barca against Villarreal

Photo by David S.Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The defender was back from injury Joao Cancelo was not at all happy with his performance after returning from injury on Saturday as Barcelona were embarrassed 5-3 at home by Villarreal. The Portugal international hasn’t played since the start of the month but came on at half-time with Barca trailing. Xavi’s side did manage...

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‘You can’t say no’ - Marquez would be happy to replace Xavi

Photo by NoeliaDeniz/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images Could he be the next boss? Rafa Marquez has made it pretty clear he’d be happy to take over from Xavi at Barcelona when the first-team coach steps down at the end of the season. The Mexican currently manages Barca Atletic but was asked about changing jobs after his team’s 2-1 win over Fuenlabrada on Saturday night. “It...

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Gavi is first Barca player to react to Xavi’s departure

Photo by David S.Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The midfielder posted on social media Barcelona midfielder Gavi may be out injured but he’s not missing a second of what’s going on at the club. The midfielder was the first player to respond to news of Xavi’s impending departure from the club in the summer. Xavi shocked most of us by confirming he’s going to step down in...

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Who will replace Xavi at Barcelona?

Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images What next for the Catalans? Barcelona are on the hunt for a new manager once again after Xavi confirmed after Saturday’s defeat to Villarreal that he’s leaving at the end of the season. Xavi will go after two and a bit seasons in charge of the club where he shone as a player and won everything going. The former midfielder went on to win...

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Barça squad named for Villarreal

Photo by Ion Alcoba Beitia/Getty Images Xavi Hernández has called up 21 players for Saturday’s clash The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana play their first home game of 2024 as they welcome Villarreal for a big La Liga encounter at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium, and Xavi Hernández has called up the following 21 players for Saturday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 13....

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FC Barcelona News: 27 January 2024

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Final session before return to action at the Estadi Olímpic - FC Barcelona The return of football to the Estadi Olímpic is getting ever nearer with Saturday seeing the visit of Villarreal to the stadium in La Liga, a must win game for the blaugranes if they are to remain in contention...

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Barça vs Villarreal: Preview

Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images Barça play their first home game of 2024 looking for an important win against a desperate opponent to stay alive in the title race FC Barcelona (3rd, 44pts) vs Villarreal CF (14th, 20pts)* *Standings at the time of writing Competition/Round: 2023-24 La Liga, Matchday 22 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Marc-André ter Stegen, Gavi,...

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Gavi gets back in the gym as he continues injury recovery

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images A positive update Barcelona midfielder Gavi has posted an update on social media as he continues on the long road to recovery after ACL surgery. The teenager is not expected to return until next season after suffering a serious knee injury, and his loss has been a huge blow for Barcelona. We’ve not seen too much of Gavi since, although...

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FC Barcelona News: 26 January 2024

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Recovery session at the Ciutat Esportiva - FC Barcelona Time to move on from the disappointment of going out of the Copa del Rey and Barça were back at work today for a recovery session at the Ciutat Esportiva, and to start preparations for Saturday's game against Villarreal (kick-off 6.30pm). When...

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Barca’s stance on Xavi revealed after Copa del Rey exit

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The club are not planning a change right now Barcelona are reportedly not thinking about sacking Xavi after the team’s Copa del Rey exit and will not make any hasty decisions regarding the coach. Xavi’s position has come under scrutiny, and he readily admitted after losing to Athletic that he knows he has to win trophies...

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How will Barça line up against Villarreal?

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images Barça look to stay alive in the title race with a tough test at home After a heartbreaking Copa del Rey exit against Athletic Bilbao in the Basque Country, Barcelona are right back in action on Saturday in the penultimate match of a very busy January as the Catalans welcome struggling Villarreal for a crucial La...

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Laporta consoled tearful Lamine after Copa exit

Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images The youngster left San Mames in tears Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal was reportedly left in tears after the defeat to Athletic in the Copa del Rey. The 16-year-old did score a wondergoal in the match but also missed a couple of clear chances which he apologised for after the game. Mundo Deportivo are reporting that Yamal was so upset afterwards...

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Yamal a shining light on another horrible night for Barca

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Out of the cup, out of sorts... The atmosphere in Bilbao is always something else, and Wednesday night’s Copa del Rey quarter-final was no different. Both teams emerged from the tunnel at San Mames to what can only be described as a cacophony of noise. A sound that was almost primal as the mostly Basque audience greeted...

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Lamine Yamal apologises to Barca fans after Athletic defeat

Photo by Ion Alcoba Beitia/Getty Images The teenager sent a message after the defeat Lamine Yamal apologised to Barcelona fans after the Catalans were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Athletic on Wednesday. The teenager scored a brilliant goal to make it 2-1 to Barcelona but did have other clear opportunities in the match to add to his tally. The misses are clearly bothering...

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Araujo: Barca ‘must be smarter’ after Copa del Rey defeat

Photo by Ion Alcoba Beitia/Getty Images Xavi’s side are out of the competition Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo spoke out after Xavi’s side were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Athletic Club on Wednesday. The Catalans were beaten 4-2, after extra time, at San Mames as Ernesto Valverde’s side progressed to the semi-finals. Here’s what Araujo made of it all: “It’s sad...

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Athletic 4-2 Barça: Recap

Photo By Ricardo Larreina/Europa Press via Getty Images The Williams Brothers strike again, and Barça are out Barcelona are out of this season’s Copa del Rey thanks to a painful heartbreaking 4-2 loss against Athletic Bilbao in the quarter-finals at the Cathedral of San Mamés on Wednesday night. Barça conceded less than a minute into the game but found a way back and fought...

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Barça squad named for Athletic

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images Xavi Hernández has called up 22 players for Wednesday’s clash The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana travel to the Basque Country for a monster Copa del Rey quarter-final tie against Athletic Bilbao, and Xavi Hernández has called up the following 22 players for Wednesday’s game: Goalkeepers: 13. Iñaki Peña, 26. Ander Astralaga,...

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Athletic vs Barça: Preview

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images Barça travel to the Basque Country for a monster quarter-final tie looking for a spot in the Final Four Athletic Club Bilbao vs FC Barcelona Competition/Round: 2023-24 Copa del Rey, Quarter-Finals Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Marc-André ter Stegen, Gavi, Raphinha, Iñigo Martínez, Marcos Alonso (out) Athletic Outs & Doubts: Iñaki Williams...

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English media link Mason Greenwood to Barcelona, but are the rumors true?

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images The controversial player is looking for a summer move English media has persistently linked Mason Greenwood with a switch to FC Barcelona following his successful loan spell at Getafe. Greenwood was arrested in 2022 on suspicion of attempted rape and assault, although ultimately the case was dropped because key witnesses withdrew...

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