In a week where he addressed the Real Madrid rumours and mother Fayza provided an update on her son’s future, Kylian Mbappe produced his best display since May to help propel France into the UEFA Nations League Final, where they play Euro 2020 semi-finalists Spain on Sunday.
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Euro 2020: Karim Benzema to make France return after six-year absence
Six years after his last call-up with politics, allegations of racism and an ongoing court case bubbling beneath the surface, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been named in Didier Deschamps’ 26-man France squad for the rescheduled Euro 2020 tournament – which begins in less than a month’s time. He’s expected to lead the line after an excellent season at club level.
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Saturday previews: Barcelona travel to Cadiz, Juventus host Torino in derby clash
Ahead of their eagerly-anticipated UCL clash on MD6 next, La Liga giants Barcelona and Serie A champions Juventus face potentially stiff opposition during their brief return to domestic action on Saturday. Barca travel to sixth-placed Cadiz, after Juventus entertain determined strugglers Torino in the Derby della Mole as they look to close the gap on their title rivals. Continue reading
Juventus 0-2 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points as Dembele, Messi pile early pressure on Pirlo
Goals from Ousmane Dembele and a Lionel Messi penalty helped Barcelona to a morale-boosting 2-0 Champions League group stage win over Serie A champions Juventus. What were five talking points as Ronald Koeman’s men bounced back from their 3-1 El Clasico defeat to record a first victory in Turin, continuing their 100% record to begin this season’s UCL? Continue reading
Barcelona 1-0 Espanyol: 5 Hits and Flops as Suarez’s strike relegates city rivals
Far from perfect, Barcelona’s title hopes remain intact after Luis Suarez’s 15th La Liga goal of the season – now their third highest goalscorer in club history – settled a drab affair against city rivals Espanyol at the Camp Nou. Who impressed while others struggled? Continue reading
Barcelona 2-0 Leganes: 5 Hits and Flops as Fati, Messi on target in another Barca win
Goals from Ansu Fati and a Lionel Messi second-half penalty sealed successive wins for La Liga leaders Barcelona, who overcame a stiff Leganes challenge to continue their encouraging return to action on Tuesday evening. Which players excelled while others struggled at the Nou Camp? Continue reading
Ousmane Dembele’s doctor confirms winger to return in three months
Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele, who today celebrates his 23rd birthday, is progressing as planned in recovering from the hamstring injury that sidelined him indefinitely on February 3. Continue reading
Barcelona 5-0 Leganes: 5 Hits and Flops as Barca book Copa del Rey last-eight place
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Barcelona booked their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals after a 5-0 home thrashing against Leganes on Thursday evening. Lionel Messi netted a brace, while there were goals for Antoine Griezmann, Clement Lenglet and Arthur Melo off the substitutes’ bench as Quique Setien’s men cruised to victory without truly breaking sweat at times. Continue reading
3 Barcelona players who could benefit from Quique Setién’s appointment
Ernesto Valverde’s dismissal on Monday felt long overdue, but how will Barcelona players – first-team regulars and those eager to impress – respond under new manager Quique Setién as they enter the business months of 2019-20 and beyond? Continue reading
Barcelona 3-1 Borussia Dortmund: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis
Barcelona booked their place in this season’s Champions League knockout stages following a 3-1 home win over Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund. Goals from Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann was enough for Barca to prevail against an underwhelming BVB display – Jadon Sancho came off the bench to score a well-taken consolation strike late on. Continue reading
Slavia Prague 1-2 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points, Tactical Analysis
Barcelona maintained their unbeaten record to start this season’s Champions League, with a narrow 2-1 away win over Slavia Prague ensuring they top Group F halfway through the group stages.
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Barcelona 2-1 Inter Milan: 5 Hits and Flops | Champions League 2019-20
Having endured a frustrating hour at the Nou Camp, Luis Suarez netted two brilliant strikes to complete a second-half comeback, sinking a valiant Inter effort while presenting Barcelona with their first Champions League win of the 2019-20 campaign.
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