There is no bigger match, obviously, in football than El Clasico, this weekend. It goes without saying that every time these two arch-rivals get together, it's huge! But when it's first place versus second place, like we have going on here, the magnitude just reaches another gear. So far, FC Barcelona are having the better season, and they sit higher in the table. However, … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona (El Clasico)
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Real Madrid Team News vs Barcelona: Rodrygo, Thibaut Courtois
It is here! The first El Clasico of the season, as Real Madrid prepares to host FC Barcelona on Saturday night. And they'll do so with two new injury concerns, as Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and forward Rodrygo have both been ruled out of the heated rivalry clash. The 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund came at a massive cost, as both Courtois and Rodrygo suffered muscular … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Barcelona: Rodrygo, Thibaut Courtois
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Young Boys (Champions League)
Not sure what Hansi Flick was doing by placing Marc Casadó up top, in a central forward role replacing Robert Lewandowski yesterday, but hey, he needs to try something. In the 4-2 La Liga loss to Osasuna, a whole lot went wrong. Now he needs to switch things up, at least a bit, when Young Boys come to Catalonia for a mid-week UEFA Champions League clash. Speaking of that … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Young Boys (Champions League)
Barcelona Team News vs Young Boys: De Jong, Olmo, Lopez, Gavi
The injury crisis has finally caught up to FC Barcelona. Yesterday, we saw the Blaugranes suffer their first La Liga loss of the season, 4-2 to Osasuna. While the absence of Marc-Andre ter Stegen was certainly on display, the problems extended far beyond his replacement, Inaki Pena. The good news is that four of their injured players: Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Young Boys: De Jong, Olmo, Lopez, Gavi
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at AS Monaco
With five wins from five matches, the Hansi Flick era of FC Barcelona football is off to a rip roaring start. The Blaugranes are leading the way, domestically in Spain, but now they travel to AS Monaco to begin continental competition. Barcelona will play at one of the most scenic venues in all of sport, Stade Louis II, which is located adjacent to the Sea. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at AS Monaco
FC Barcelona Team News at AS Monaco: Olmo, Fati, Gavi, Lopez
FC Barcelona remain perfect on the young season, and they sit top of the La Liga table with a nice four point lead. It's a remarkable start for the Catalan Club, considering all the injury problems they have, with Dani Olmo now the latest concern. The splash summer signing suffered a thigh injury in yesterday's Catalonia derby, and now finds himself on the shelf until after … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at AS Monaco: Olmo, Fati, Gavi, Lopez
FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Olmo, Fati, Lopez, Araujo, Christensen
The last thing FC Barcelona need is another injury concern, but that is exactly what they now have on their hands, in regards to Dani Olmo. The Spanish summer signing suffered a knock on his knee in the draw with Serbia, and he's now been ruled of the national team's second matchup this international period, against Switzerland. According to widespread reports, he's returning … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Olmo, Fati, Lopez, Araujo, Christensen
Frenkie De Jong and Pedri Suffer Injury, Barca Fitness Crisis Worsens
While there was no real FC Barcelona team news to discuss entering the weekend, lately, but everything changed in the aftermath of the draw with Athletic Club today. Two midfielders, Frenkie de Jong and Pedri, were forced off during the first half in San Mames on Sunday. Given the rash of long-term injuries that the Catalan Club were already enduring, they now have a full … [Read more...] about Frenkie De Jong and Pedri Suffer Injury, Barca Fitness Crisis Worsens
Barcelona Team News at Unionistas (Copa Del Rey): Xavi, Yamal, Araujo
The big news today, surrounding all things FC Barcelona, is Xavi responding to reports that he's lost the dressing room. Rumors are swirling about that the 43-year-old manager is destined to leave the Catalan club at the end of the season. Speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow's Copa Del Rey at Unionistas Salamanca, the Catalan said: "I love this club. I'm here to bring … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Unionistas (Copa Del Rey): Xavi, Yamal, Araujo
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna (Spanish Super Cup Semifinal)
Heading into the Spanish Super Cup semifinal clash versus Osasuna, FC Barcelona have plenty of issues to speak of. Maybe the biggest problems they have are in the final third, as scoring has been a big issue for the Blaugranes. Both Robert Lewandowski and Joao Felix are at risk of losing their places in the first team, although, for what it's worth, we're picking them in our … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna (Spanish Super Cup Semifinal)
