Xavi Hernandez was asked about his future at Barcelona yet again after the team’s 3-0 win over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. The Barcelona coach insisted he has no news on the situation but is expecting to meet with president Joan Laporta soon for talks. “The message is the same. If I have any news to …
Xavi is right, the defeat to Girona on Saturday was an encapsulation of Barcelona’s struggles on the season. But it goes even beyond that. Up front, if we are being realistic, we should admit that for competitive players, there really is no such thing as playing for second place. That’s not to say there was …
Atletico Madrid Vs FC Barcelona: Atletico Madrid return to La Liga action after securing qualification into the quarter finals of the UEFA Champions League, as they eliminated one of the hottest and in-form teams in Europe, Inter Milan. The Rojablancos won the return leg 2-1 and settled the tie with a win in penalty shootout. On …
Joao Cancelo stood on the LED boards with ears cupped, asking for a reaction louder than what he had heard at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium. Maybe this is a new habit for Barcelona at their temporary home, a squat arena lacking the size and imposing feel of Camp Nou. For, at the weekend against …
Another day, another tasty rumor about who Barcelona will appoint as the club’s next manager after Xavi steps down at the end of the season. Hansi Flick has appeared to be the favorite but it appears he’s been usurped by Sporting boss Ruben Amorim. Miguel Delaney at The Independent says Barca have “currently put the …
FC Barcelona Vs Getafe: FC Barcelona host Getafe for their La Liga Matchday 26 fixture on Saturday, and will be hoping to capitalise on recent defeats of surprise contenders Girona FC, after the Manchester City-parented club saw a string of adverse results, with away defeats at Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao. The defeat at the …
BARCELONA, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 02: New transfers of FC Barcelona, Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo (L) … [+] and Portuguese forward Joao Felix (R) pose for a photo with FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta during their official presentation as FC Barcelona players at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, Spain on …
Robert Lewandowski converted a penalty kick in stoppage time after missing his first attempt for Barcelona to win at Celta Vigo 2-1 on Saturday, relieving some pressure on the club ahead of a Champions League playoff. Barcelona’s Polish forward Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Spanish league football match between RC …