Barcelona may have lost to Royal Antwerp in the final round of the UEFA Champions League group stage game, but their qualification was guaranteed much before the ball was even kicked off. In fact, first place was guaranteed until Shakhtar Donetsk pulled something incredible out of their bag against Porto in Portugal itself, which, unsurprisingly […]
Two Barcelona stars risk suspension for UCL Round of 16 first leg with a booking vs Royal Antwerp
Barcelona go into tonight’s UEFA Champions League clash against Royal Antwerp with a spot in the knockout stages of the competition already secured. It has not exactly been smooth sailing, but the Catalans have got the job done in Europe, entering the Round of 16 for the first time after failing in the last two […]
Barcelona legend calls for patience with Xavi after ‘painful’ Girona loss: “He is the best possible coach”
Barcelona were rocked by the recent 4-2 defeat at the hands of local rivals Girona. It was a shocking result that has put heaps of pressure on Xavi Hernandez. Shortly after the defeat, speculation erupted, suggesting an uproar within the Barcelona dressing room, with players now starting to question Xavi. The Barcelona coach has received […]
Barcelona defender happy at the club, does not wish to leave amid strong interest
Over the past couple of weeks, there has been a lot of chatter surrounding Bayern Munich’s interest in Barcelona defender and third captain Ronald Araujo. The 24-year-old is regarded as one of the best central defenders in the game currently and has become a permanent fixture in the Barça backline. But Bayern Munich have been […]
Barcelona rival star praises Raphinha following defeat vs him: “He’s better than me”
Following a stellar 4-2 win over Barcelona, it is needless to say that Girona are not here to muck around and are certainly good enough to lift the league title come the end of the season. One of the players who has been driving their unforgettable season is Savinho. The Brazilian has been one of […]
Five key stats from Barcelona 2-4 Girona | La Liga
Sunday night proved to be a forgettable one for FC Barcelona as they were condemned to a harsh 2-4 defeat by Catalan rivals Girona in a contest that had many implications. For one, it provided Barça with an opportunity to prove they were still the best team in Catalonia despite their indifferent form this season. […]
Barcelona 2-4 Girona: Match Review
Barcelona’s clash against Girona, the ever-loved Catalan derby, kicked off late on Sunday night at Estadi Olimpic de Lluis Companys. Girona were fighting for the sole leader spot on the night after Real Madrid let points slip. Barcelona, meanwhile, were looking to cut the deficit with Los Blancos to just two points with a win. […]
Real Betis defender claims Messi is still the best, not Bellingham: “As long as he is active”
Aitor Ruibal scored an important goal for Real Betis in their recent duel against Real Madrid, with the player helping him club seal a point with an equaliser. Speaking after the game, Ruibal was asked whether Jude Bellingham is the best player in the world, following an extraordinary milestone of 20 goals or assists in […]
Barcelona veteran defender set to be replaced by 16-year-old talented centre-back – report
Historically, Barcelona has been acknowledged as a team that prioritizes the growth of their youth talents. After the depletions in defense, with Inigio Martinez and Marcos Alonso both suffering injuries ahead of the all-important clash against Girona, one of the rising stars from Barcelona’s academy is expected to fill their absence on the squad list. […]
Barcelona loanee making a solid impression at La Liga club, could feature in Xavi’s plans next season
FC Barcelona are set to take on one of their biggest challenges this season as they prepare to host Girona at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. While the match poses great significance owing to the narrow distance between both teams on the points table, the anticipation is further heightened as Eric Garcia’s involvement adds an intriguing […]