Following the shock loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League, FC Barcelona held a dressing room meeting, in the hopes of "clearing the air." The point of these talks, at least in the hopes of the squad, is that the side will get properly fired up from it, and get results. Up until Tuesday night, Barca had not had a true disaster class result. They certainly have … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Alaves
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FC Barcelona Team News vs Alaves: De Jong, Roberto, Gavi
Frenkie de Jong and Sergi Roberto are currently the only two remaining fitness concerns at FC Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez's squad has gotten a lot of players back from injury in recent weeks, ahead of their original timetables, including stars like Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Raphinha. However, Sunday's La Liga clash vs. Alaves will come too soon for De Jong and … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Alaves: De Jong, Roberto, Gavi
Rolling Stones Attend El Clasico, Barca Wear Band’s Logo on Their Shirts
Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood, two members of the Rolling Stones, are having a blast watching El Clasico at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona today. They have indeed picked a side, or should we say, more accurately, a side has picked them. FC Barcelona unveiled a giant version of the band's logo, which is prominently on display in the middle of the east grandstand at … [Read more...] about Rolling Stones Attend El Clasico, Barca Wear Band’s Logo on Their Shirts
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (El Clasico)
Joao Felix has quelled fears that he got injured in tonight's 2-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in Europe. The FC Barcelona forward limped off early from the UCL group stage win, but took to social media to calm everyone down. “I’m fine!” Joao Felix wrote on Instagram Stories. “It was only the knock. Time to recover and prepare the next game.” … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (El Clasico)
Barcelona Team News (El Clasico): Felix, Lewandowski, Raphinha
The last thing FC Barcelona needed today, in their UEFA Champions League group stage clash against Shakhtar Donetsk, was another injury concern. However, fitness misfortune struck again as forward Joao Felix limped out of the match with about 15 minutes left to play. Not much is known right now, and it could end up being a false alarm, we'll just have to wait for an update … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News (El Clasico): Felix, Lewandowski, Raphinha
Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Shakhtar Donetsk (UCL)
When Xavi Hernandez leads his FC Barcelona side into action on Wednesday night, against Shakhtar Donetsk in the UCL, he may have one eye on Saturday's El Clasico. And that could shape how he goes about filling in his team sheet for the mid-week clash. Or maybe not, as he probably doesn't have the luxury. His squad is just so banged up right now. … [Read more...] about Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Shakhtar Donetsk (UCL)
FC Barcelona Team News vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Pedri, Raphinha, Roberto
As the first El Clasico of the season approaches, FC Barcelona are in deep injury crisis. It was thought that this crisis might alleviate a bit this midweek, when they host Shakhtar Donetsk in UEFA Champions League group stage action. Pedri and Raphinha (both of whom have thigh injuries), it was previously believed, would get some minutes in continental competition. This … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Pedri, Raphinha, Roberto
Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Yamal, Kounde, Roberto, Balde
Sunday brings the third most played fixture, all-time, in Spain as FC Barcelona hosts Athletic Club. And Barcelona brings a very long injury list to this one, and it includes the likes of Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde, Jules Kounde, Sergi Roberto and more. Let's run down the specifics of this quartet, and then take a look at the latest status updates of the Barca long-term … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Yamal, Kounde, Roberto, Balde