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Barcelona made hard work of it, but earned their place in this season’s Champions League quarter-finals after a 3-1 win (4-2 on aggregate) against a spirited Napoli display at the Camp Nou. Read on, for five talking points as Barca booked a mouthwatering clash against Bundesliga giants Bayern next Friday.
Iago Aspas’ late free-kick strike meant Barcelona were forced to share the spoils against Celta Vigo in a pulsating 2-2 draw with significant ramifications atop La Liga – cancelling out a well-taken Luis Suarez brace at the Municipal de Balaidos. Continue reading “Celta Vigo 2-2 Barcelona: 5 Hits and Flops as Aspas further dents Barca’s title hopes”
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 “Barcelona 2-0 Leganes: 5 Hits and Flops as Fati, Messi on target in another Barca win”
Spain prime minister Pedro Sanchez has today confirmed that La Liga can resume as early as June 8. Here, I analyse five things to look forward to, as the 2019-20 Spanish season is still to be completed with compelling storylines galore. Continue reading “5 talking points to watch as Spanish PM confirms La Liga will return next month”
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 “3 Barcelona players who could benefit from Quique Setién’s appointment”
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