After a big triumph in continental competition, in midweek at Borussia Dortmund, FC Barcelona are back home to their friendly confines in Catalonia. They will welcome in Leganes, a relegation fodder side, for a La Liga fixture. This match will be a lot easier, at least on paper, than the journey to last year's UEFA Champions League runner-up. We saw Hansi Flick do a lot of … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Leganes
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FC Barcelona Team News vs Leganes: Raphinha, Ansu Fati, Andreas Christensen
Raphinha had to be subbed off, after just 20 minutes, in the 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. The problem has been reported to be a calf issue, and that renders him doubtful for the visit from Leganes on Sunday. However, the issue sounds pretty minor, at least according to manager Hansi Flick. "He's not injured. He's just tired," Flick said to the media. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Leganes: Raphinha, Ansu Fati, Andreas Christensen
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 vs Real Madrid (El Clasico Friendly)
FC Barcelona striker superemo Robert Lewandowski has said, ahead of the New York City El Clasico that too much football is being played right now. Lewandowski expressed his concerns that all the added fixtures are contributing to a decline in the overall quality of matches. "This season is going to be more tough than before because we have more games in the Champions League … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (El Clasico Friendly)
Barcelona Team News vs Real Madrid: Raphinha, Ilkay Gundogan, Jules Kounde
This may be a friendly, but there is no such thing as a "friendly" in an El Clasico. There is no friendliness when Real Madrid and FC Barcelona get together. Raphinha, Ilkay Gundogan and Jules Kounde are all expected to play a part here though, as they are set to link up with the rest of the team for this epic match at the home of the New York Jets and New York Giants … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Real Madrid: Raphinha, Ilkay Gundogan, Jules Kounde
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Raphinha, Reece James, Victor Osimhen
The Chelsea 4-4 draw with Manchester City was about as entertaining a match as you will ever see. All that entertainment and excitement was the perfect send-off as we are now in the midst of another dull international break. Time for some Chelsea FC transfer talk, and today we cover FC Barcelona forward Raphinha, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Chelsea team captain Reece … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Raphinha, Reece James, Victor Osimhen
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
FC Barcelona Team News at Osasuna: Fati, Cancelo, Felix, Martinez
The final match for FC Barcelona ahead of the international break sees the Blaugranes head to Pamplona to take on Osasuna. The match could see debuts for Joao Felix, Joao Cancelo and Inigo Martinez. It is more likely for the both of the two Joaos, as Martinez is still battling a chronic foot issue, and may just sit out until after the internationals. The two Joaos were … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Osasuna: Fati, Cancelo, Felix, Martinez
