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
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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
Inter Milan 1-2 Barcelona: Player Ratings as Ansu Fati makes Champions League history
Barcelona snapped an eight-match winless run away against Italian sides, as goals from Carles Perez and substitute Ansu Fati helped Ernesto Valverde’s men to an impressive victory – while confining Inter Milan to the Europa League knockout stages in 2020. 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
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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Granada 2-0 Barcelona: 5 Hits and Flops
Newly-promoted Granada were surprise 2-0 winners over defending La Liga champions Barcelona on Saturday evening, confining Barca to their worst season start for 25 years in the process. Continue reading
How the La Liga table can change this weekend | La Liga Table
Here’s a look at how the La Liga table can change this weekend from top to bottom, as two of the league’s top four go head-to-head while there’s plenty of movement potential across Spain’s top-flight. Continue reading
Barcelona 5-2 Real Betis: 5 Hits and Flops
Despite conceding early to Nabil Fekir after 15 minutes, a depleted Barcelona side recovered to defiantly emerge as emphatic 5-2 winners over Real Betis at the Nou Camp following their frustrating 1-0 away defeat by Athletic Bilbao on La Liga’s opening night last Friday. Continue reading
3 players Barcelona should sign this summer
La Liga champions Barcelona endured an underwhelming finish to what was initially a promising 2018/19 campaign, but who should they sign to strengthen their squad this summer?
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3 reasons Barcelona should not sign Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann has revealed he’ll be leaving Atletico Madrid this summer, so here are three reasons why Barca should avoid signing him..
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Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points
Liverpool recovered a 3-0 aggregate deficit with an incredible 4-0 win over Barcelona, to earn their second successive Champions League Final place in the process. What were five talking points from an Anfield classic? Continue reading
Barcelona 3-0 Liverpool: 5 Talking Points
Barcelona were 3-0 winners against a wasteful Liverpool side at the Nou Camp, but what were five talking points from an enthralling Champions League semi-final in Spain? Continue reading