The dust has barely settled on the 3-0 victory over Osasuna, and it's already time to start talking and thinking about Girona. It's a very quick turnaround for Hansi Flick's men, as the Catalan derby will soon be upon us. On the plus side, at least Barca's two matches, earlier tonight and then again on Sunday, are at home. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction vs Girona
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FC Barcelona Team News vs Girona: Raphinha, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi
Credit to FC Barcelona for winning a game in which they were short-handed, due to a scheduling snafu. Raphinha and Ronald Araujo did not feature in the 3-0 win over Osasuna, due to their having just returned to Spain, after being on international duty for World Cup qualifiers in South America. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Girona: Raphinha, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Atletico Madrid
FC Barcelona visits Atletico Madrid on Sunday in a match that will send us to the international break in style. One of the matches to kick off before the boring period of the March internationals commence, it's great to have a fixture with so much relevance. Barcelona sit top of the table, even with arch-rivals Real Madrid on points, the Catalan club got to their season … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Atletico Madrid
FC Barcelona vs Benfica Starting XI Predictions
FC Barcelona got some unexpected additional rest on Sunday, ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday night versus Benfica. But the reason why is quite tragic. Barca's home La Liga fixture against Osasuna on Saturday was postponed only 20 minutes before kickoff due to the sudden death of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro García. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Benfica Starting XI Predictions
FC Barcelona vs Benfica Team News: Christensen, Di Maria
Andreas Christensen has suffered a new injury setback, after having just returned to full fitness. The defender has a calf problem, with FC Barcelona having confirmed that he'll be out until April sometime. Christensen is the only situation that has changed for the Blaugranes, injury wise. So with that said, we'll move on to Benfica, where there are a lot of absences to … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Benfica Team News: Christensen, Di Maria
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad
FC Barcelona prepares to host Real Sociedad feeling a ton of positive momentum. They have won their last five La Liga fixtures, and they're undefeated in their last 14 (W11D3) across all competitions. The last time that Hansi Flick's men suffered an L of any sort, the calendar still said 2024 (Dec. 21 vs Atletico Madrid). The prolonged up turn in form has brought them back … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Rayo Vallecano
Unfortunately for FC Barcelona, Ronald Araujo is injured again, but at least this time it's much less serious. Araujo has an ankle sprain, which will keep him out for the next couple/few matches, starting with a visit from Rayo Vallecano. He should be back in action by early-to-mid March sometime. Beyond that the injury situation remains unchanged, so other than Araujo, the … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Atalanta BC
Atalanta BC at Barcelona will kickoff the same time as every other UEFA Champions League game on Wednesday night; in what will be the final matchday of this stage. That's because having everyone playing at the same time prohibits collusion or tanking or other malfeasant attempts at trying to rig the final outcome. There will be no place for chicanery, tomfoolery or scamming … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Atalanta BC
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna
Thus far, the injury crisis at FC Barcelona has not truly caught up to them. They are still top of the table, and unblemished in the league. Will they stay perfect when they visit Osasuna on Saturday? The latest addition to the treatment room is nothing short of calamitous- first choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. He is now done for the season. How will the Blaugranes … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna
FC Barcelona Team News at Osasuna: Ter Stegen, Kochen, Gavi, De Jong
The news regarding starting goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has been released, and unfortunately, it is indeed the worst case scenario. Having suffered a full tear of the patellar tendon (an injury that many would say is even worse than an anterior cruciate ligament tear), he is done for the remainder of the season. That means Inaki Pena is now the first choice … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Osasuna: Ter Stegen, Kochen, Gavi, De Jong