Barcelona are set to face Real Sociedad in the semi final of the Supercopa de Espana on Wednesday. However, in his pre-match press conference, coach Ronald Koeman stated that he did not see his side as favourites for the competition, despite being on good form. "I don't think so," he replied when asked if Barcelona... Continue Reading →
La Masia prodigy Ilaix Moriba has made Barcelona's squad for the game against Granada at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes on Saturday. The 17-year-old midfielder's contract runs until 2022 and his buyout clause is set at 100 million euros. Meanwhile, Ronald Koeman has also called up Matheus Fernandez who has hardly been given any... Continue Reading →
Memphis Depay has poured cold water on rumours of a January move to Barcelona. The Lyon forward declared that he would stay with the French side until the final day of his contract - which expires in the summer - and seems more willing to negotiate with Barcelona at that stage when there will be more certainty. "I'm focussed on... Continue Reading →
Gabriel Menino stood out for Palmeiras as the Brazilian club took River Plate apart in the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores, and the midfielder has revealed that he has dreams of one day playing for Barcelona. The 20-year-old, who primarily plays holding midfield but can also fill in at right-back, spoke a couple of months ago about his plans... Continue Reading →
Carles Alena will finish the 2020/21 season playing for Getafe, having completed a six-month loan move from Barcelona. Ronald Koeman told the 23-year-old midfielder at the start of the season that he wouldn't get many minutes and that has turned out to be the case. The Catalan wanted to stay and fight for a place, but... Continue Reading →
The start of the 2020/21 season has been tough for Barcelona and there are many factors to explain this, one of them being their problems in front of goal. As Junior Firpo recently stated, they need so many chances just to score one goal. Here, we look at the concerning stats regarding Barcelona's finishing. The Catalan club... Continue Reading →
One of the men hoping to inherit the main seat in the Camp Nou boardroom does not think the Argentine will extend his current contract Lionel Messi will "most likely" leave Barcelona in the summer, according to presidential candidate Agusti Benedito, who admits he is "pessimistic" about the club captain's future. Messi has spent his entire career... Continue Reading →
rcelona have released a statement confirming that two members of Ronald Koeman's coaching staff have tested positive for coronavirus. As a result, Tuesday's training session has been postponed as a precautionary measure, as well as Koeman's press conference ahead of Barcelona's match against Athletic Club. "After PCR tests carried out today Monday two members of the football first... Continue Reading →
Lionel Messi made his 750th appearance for Barcelona in all competitions during Sunday's 1-0 win over Huesca on Sunday night. If the Argentine plays 18 more games for the Blaugrana in the second half of this season, he will overtake Xavi at the top of the club's all time standings. The current Al Sadd boss made 767... Continue Reading →
The Argentine sat out Barca's last league clash but returned on Sunday with the Catalans desperate for victory Lionel Messi made his 500th La Liga appearance and 750th in all competitions for Barcelona in Sunday's meeting with Huesca after returning to Ronald Koeman's starting line-up. Messi missed Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Eibar after he was given an extended break over Christmas to nurse an ankle problem.... Continue Reading →
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