As hip-hop group The Luniz told us in the mid-90s, "I got 5 on it." That has been the theme for FC Barcelona this week, as they rolled their arch-rivals in an El Clasico Spanish Super Cup final, 5-2 on Sunday. After whooping Real Madrid 5-2 to claim the first trophy of the Hansi Flick era, Barca then put another 5 on it, this time against Real Betis in the Copa Del Rey. That … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Getafe
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Bayern Munich Team News at FC Barcelona: Aleksandar Pavlovic, Jamal Musiala
Bayern Munich will be without the services of several key players on Wednesday night when they visit FC Barcelona for a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League clash. German international Aleksandar Pavlovic is the latest to join the walking wounded, after he actually broke his collarbone within the first five minutes of the 4-0 thrashing of VfB Stuttgart on … [Read more...] about Bayern Munich Team News at FC Barcelona: Aleksandar Pavlovic, Jamal Musiala
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Bayern Munich (Champions League)
(Update: Bayern Munich Starting XI Prediction now added here at the bottom) How extra special will Wednesday night be for FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick and striker Robert Lewandowski? Flick played for Bayern Munich from 1985-1990 and managed the side from 2019-2021. As for Lewy, he scored 238 goals in 253 appearances for Bayern, during the eight years that he spent in … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Bayern Munich (Champions League)
FC Barcelona Team News vs Bayern Munich: Frenkie De Jong, Dani Olmo, Gavi
So many story lines to get into when Bayern Munich visits FC Barcelona, and through our four part preview series, we will touch on all of them, but for now, let's focus on the fitness and injury situation, for both sides. Dutch midfield maestro Frenkie de Jong has returned from his long-term ankle injury, but he is yet to be involved from the jump. Is this the game he's … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Bayern Munich: Frenkie De Jong, Dani Olmo, Gavi
Hansi Flick Hails FC Barcelona Front Line as ‘unbelievable’
FC Barcelona enter the October FIFA window top of the La Liga table, despite a severe injury crisis that encompasses all position groups within the squad. First year manager Hansi Flick is off to a great start in Catalonia, thanks to formidable front line that truly embodies the club's hashtag #ForcaBarca. Following a 3-0 win at Alaves, the Blaugranes have now scored 28 … [Read more...] about Hansi Flick Hails FC Barcelona Front Line as ‘unbelievable’
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Alaves
FC Barcelona responded pretty well in midweek, to their first La Liga loss of the season. After falling 4-2 to Osasuna last weekend, the Blaugranes recovered fully enough to take it out on Swiss side Young Boys, and utterly destroy them, by the score of 5-0. Now comes a return to domestic competition, and with it a clash at Alaves, which could end up being trickier than you … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Alaves
FC Barcelona Team News at Alaves: Inigo Martinez, Eric Garcia, Frenkie De Jong
There are only two possible changes to the FC Barcelona squad that will play at Alaves on Sunday. Inigo Martinez is an injury doubt, in his own words, so we'll see if his passes his late fitness test or not. Elsewhere Eric Garcia was suspended for the 5-0 rout of Young Boys on Tuesday night, so having missed out in midweek, he'll be fresh and sharp for this one. Beyond … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Alaves: Inigo Martinez, Eric Garcia, Frenkie De Jong
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Girona
The Catalonia derby is here! It's the current top of the table side, and La Liga champions from two years ago, FC Barcelona, visiting last year's surprise side of all surprise sides, Girona. Let's get you up to speed on everything you need to know for this one. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Girona
Barcelona Team News at Girona: Gavi, De Jong, Olmo, Lopez
It is a Catalan derby miracle! Very positive injury news, for both Gavi and Frenkie De Jong! Especially Gavi, who has returned to training this week. This is the first time he has trained since tearing his ACL about 10 months ago. Don't expect him to feature at Girona though, as he still has to be eased back into it all. His return to action is still a couple, to a few weeks … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Girona: Gavi, De Jong, Olmo, 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