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
Their fate has been decided. All three have qualified with no issues. But after Monday’s last-16 draw, which of the La Liga powerhouses has the strongest case to go all the way this season? Continue reading
Lionel Messi pipped Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk to win a record sixth Ballon d’Or title on Monday night, with the Barcelona superstar’s achievements celebrated on an evening packed with awards and surprise top 30 placings too.
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 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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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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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
