Paris Saint-Germain have a very comfortable 10 point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table, so they most likely have that competition already won. Of course, ruling the France top flight is old hat for them. What they really want is to claim that first UEFA Champions League title, and FC Barcelona are the next obstacle in the way. PSG get their home leg first, so with that … [Read more...] about Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona
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Paris Saint-Germain Team News vs FC Barcelona: Mukiele, Marquinhos
Numerous storylines abound as Paris Saint-Germain prepares to host FC Barcelona on Wednesday night. Brazilian central defender Marquinhos is back fit, and the very high-priced forward Ousmane Dembele is set to face his former squad. And of course there is seemingly always some kind of drama at PSG, especially so this season, with the Kylian Mbappe contract situation, so this … [Read more...] about Paris Saint-Germain Team News vs FC Barcelona: Mukiele, Marquinhos
FC Barcelona Team News at Paris Saint-Germain: Pedri, De Jong, Christensen
We're into the heavyweights only part of the UEFA Champions League competition, with FC Barcelona at Paris Saint-Germain up next in our preview series. By the time this match kicks off, the Blaugranes will have had 11 days off in between matches. It has provided plenty of time for the squad to get fitter, and the likes of Frenkie de Jong (ankle), Andreas Christensen (Achilles … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Paris Saint-Germain: Pedri, De Jong, Christensen
Barcelona Injury News: Pedri, Cancelo, De Jong, Torres
FC Barcelona will host Las Palmas in nine days time, and they'll enter that La Liga fixture with plenty of fitness concerns. From Frenkie de Jong to Pedri and more, let's take a look at whom, if anyone, will return for the home clash against the Island Club. Because hey, what else is there to do on an international break, right? … [Read more...] about Barcelona Injury News: Pedri, Cancelo, De Jong, Torres
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)
FC Barcelona Team News vs Osasuna: Pedri, Cancelo, Martinez, Gundogan
Do you want the bad news or good news first, FC Barcelona supporters? We'll do bad- even though the hamstring injury to Inigo Martinez is less serious than was initially believed, he'll still be out four to five weeks, according to manager Xavi. Also, midfielder Ilkay Gundogan missed training yesterday, due to an unspecified illness. While Martinez is on the shelf for … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Osasuna: Pedri, Cancelo, Martinez, Gundogan
Pedri Hopes Haaland Can Succeed Lewandowski at Barcelona
FC Barcelona star Pedri was recently asked, while appearing on a social media platform, who the dream signing for his club would be. The Spaniard did not hesitate, naming Manchester City striker Erling Haaland in this exercise of fantasy football. It's easy to understand why, as Haaland broke the Premier League single season scoring record last season, and he has 19 goals in … [Read more...] about Pedri Hopes Haaland Can Succeed Lewandowski at Barcelona
De Jong, Lewandowski, Pedri and Kounde Return to Training
On the eve of this season's first El Clasico, FC Barcelona got a massive and very surprising fitness boost. Frenkie de Jong, Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Pedri all returned to training. Whether or not they feature tomorrow afternoon, and if so in what capacity, remains to be seen. Barca boss Xavi was pleasantly surprised to have the stellar quartet back in the mix, … [Read more...] about De Jong, Lewandowski, Pedri and Kounde Return to Training
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
Jules Kounde Suffers MCL Strain, Doubt for El Clasico
On the back of a very disappointing 2-2 draw with Granada this past weekend, and ahead of the next edition of El Clasico, 19 days from now, the injuries are starting to mount for FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez. Jules Kounde is the latest concern, as the club officially confirmed a medial collateral ligament strain for the French defender. So he will be sidelined … [Read more...] about Jules Kounde Suffers MCL Strain, Doubt for El Clasico