A timeline of Barcelona’s dramatic 2021
3 years, 2 months ago

A timeline of Barcelona’s dramatic 2021

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Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. May 16 – Barca’s dwindling hopes of winning the LaLiga title are ended after a 2-1 home defeat Celta Vigo and Koeman admits afterwards it “is impossible to play without” Messi. August 6 – Laporta says keeping Messi would have put the club at risk “for the next 50 years” at a press conference to explain the player’s departure. August 16 – Laporta reveals the club are 1.35billion euros in debt and blames predecessor Josep Bartomeu for a “terrible inheritance” which he says sees club salaries representing 103 per cent of income at the Nou Camp. October 27 – Barca follow up a home El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid with a 1-0 defeat at Rayo Vallecano and slip to ninth in LaLiga, prompting Koeman’s dismissal.

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Spanish government provisionally allows Dani Olmo to continue playing for Barcelona
Top News
14 hours, 47 minutes ago

Spanish government provisionally allows Dani Olmo to continue playing for Barcelona

The Hindu  

Spain's government stepped in Wednesday to provisionally allow midfielder Dani Olmo and forward Pau Víctor to continue playing for Barcelona following the Spanish league's refusal to do so. The council has initially ruled in Barcelona's favor to allow the two players to continue participating in official competitions while it studies the appeal and makes a definitive ruling. Last summer, the …

Spanish government provisionally allows Dani Olmo to continue playing for Barcelona
23 hours, 33 minutes ago

Spanish government provisionally allows Dani Olmo to continue playing for Barcelona

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain’s government stepped in Wednesday to provisionally allow midfielder Dani Olmo and forward Pau Víctor to continue playing for Barcelona following the Spanish league’s refusal to do so. The council has initially ruled in Barcelona’s favor to allow the two players to continue participating in official competitions while it studies the appeal and makes a definitive ruling. Last …

La Liga welcomes court decision to reject Barcelona’s appeal to register Dani Olmo
1 week, 6 days ago

La Liga welcomes court decision to reject Barcelona’s appeal to register Dani Olmo

The Hindu  

La Liga welcomed a court’s decision on Friday to reject Barcelona’s appeal for the precautionary registration of Dani Olmo for the rest of the season, which means the Spain international may not play for the club from January 1. The club had managed to register Olmo after long-term injuries kept first team players out of the squad for months, which …

Olmo closer to Barcelona exit after registration request rejected
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1 week, 6 days ago

Olmo closer to Barcelona exit after registration request rejected

Al Jazeera  

A Spanish court has rejected Barcelona’s request to register Dani Olmo beyond the year’s end, potentially pushing the star closer to leaving the Catalan giants for free. Barcelona, mired in debt, registered the 26-year-old to December 31 with 80 percent of injured defender Andreas Christensen’s pay thanks to an exception allowing clubs to replace long-term absentees. After La Liga refused …

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona stunned by lowly Leganes in 1-0 home defeat
Trending News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona stunned by lowly Leganes in 1-0 home defeat

The Hindu  

La Liga leader Barcelona lost 1-0 to Leganes on Sunday with defender Sergio Gonzalez’s early header enough to stun the wasteful host who lost its second consecutive league game in front of its own fans. Leganes took the lead from a corner after four minutes when visiting captain Gonzalez rose unmarked at the near post to fire an unstoppable header …

Dortmund vs Barcelona H2H: BVB v FCB predicted line-ups, head-to-head before their UEFA Champions League clash
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Dortmund vs Barcelona H2H: BVB v FCB predicted line-ups, head-to-head before their UEFA Champions League clash

The Hindu  

Manager Hansi Flick has urged La Liga leader Barcelona to “get back to what makes us unstoppable” against Borussia Dortmund, goalkeeper Inaki Pena told reporters on Tuesday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE: DORTMUND vs BARCELONA LIVE SCORE, UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE The team’s meet in the Champions League in Dortmund on Wednesday with both clubs among the pacesetters in the new …

Champions League 2024-25: Barcelona must learn from league stumbles, Flick says ahead of Dortmund meeting
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions League 2024-25: Barcelona must learn from league stumbles, Flick says ahead of Dortmund meeting

The Hindu  

Barcelona can learn from the setbacks it has faced in its La Liga 2024-25 campaign and continue to improve, manager Hansi Flick said on Tuesday ahead of its Champions League meeting with Borussia Dortmund. The draw was not the ideal result ahead of a vital clash against Champions League regular Dortmund, but Flick said it was natural for teams to …

Mallorca vs Barcelona LIVE streaming info, La Liga 2024-25: When, where to watch MLL v BAR; Preview; Predicted Lineups
1 month ago

Mallorca vs Barcelona LIVE streaming info, La Liga 2024-25: When, where to watch MLL v BAR; Preview; Predicted Lineups

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Barcelona had started its season under new manager Hansi Flick in great form -- winning 11 of its first 12 La Liga matches, averaging over three goals per game and thrashing old rival Real Madrid 4-0. Defeats against Real Sociedad and Las Palmas cut Barcelona’s comfortable nine-point lead in the standings to just one and Flick is now under …

La Liga 2024-25: Barca boss Flick rues missed chances, urges players to be more clinical
1 month, 1 week ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barca boss Flick rues missed chances, urges players to be more clinical

The Hindu  

Barcelona had started its season under new manager Hansi Flick in great form -- winning 11 of its first 12 La Liga matches, averaging over three goals per game and thrashing old rival Real Madrid 4-0. Defeats against Real Sociedad and Las Palmas cut Barcelona’s comfortable nine-point lead in the standings to just one and Flick is now under pressure …

Real Madrid vs Getafe LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch RMA vs GET in La Liga 2024-25?
1 month, 1 week ago

Real Madrid vs Getafe LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch RMA vs GET in La Liga 2024-25?

The Hindu  

Real Madrid, which has 30 points from 13 games, will aim to keep Barca within touching distance when it hosts Getafe on Sunday. Carlo Ancelotti’s side will be licking its wounds after a 2-0 Champions League defeat at Liverpool on Wednesday, which slowed the momentum it had built up after two big La Liga wins over Osasuna and Leganes. Its …

Barcelona loses at home for the first time this season
1 month, 1 week ago

Barcelona loses at home for the first time this season

New Indian Express  

BARCELONA: Barcelona lost at home for the first time this season when the Liga leader was stunned by Las Palmas 2-1 on Saturday. Sandro Ramirez and Fábio Silva scored for the Canary Islands club on either side of Raphinha's equalizer to give Las Palmas its first win at Barcelona in more than 50 years. Barcelona played superbly in the first …

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona loses to Las Palmas at home
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1 month, 1 week ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona loses to Las Palmas at home

The Hindu  

Barcelona lost at home for the first time this season when the Spanish league leader was stunned 2-1 by Las Palmas on Saturday. Barcelona had played superbly in the first three months under new coach Hansi Flick and was flying high after convincing victories over Real Madrid in the domestic competition and Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Barcelona’s Lamine …

BAR 3-0 BRE Highlights, UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Robert Lewandowski’s brace helps Barcelona ease past Brest
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BAR 3-0 BRE Highlights, UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Robert Lewandowski’s brace helps Barcelona ease past Brest

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Barcelona vs Brest UEFA Champions League 2024-25 match played at the Olympic Stadium. LINEUPS Barcelona starting XI: Bizot, Lala, Cardinal, Chardonnet, Haidara, Camara, Fernandes, Magnetti, Sima, Ajorque, Doumbia Brest starting XI: Pena, Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin, Casado, Pedri, Raphinha, Lopez, Olmo, Lewandowski HIGHLIGHTS PREVIEW Barcelona coach Hansi Flick warned his team it must stop …

Champions League 2024-25: Flick says Barca must eliminate mistakes after stumble
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions League 2024-25: Flick says Barca must eliminate mistakes after stumble

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick warned his team it must stop making mistakes ahead of the Champions League clash with French side Brest on Tuesday. “We have a lot of things to do better with the ball and that’s the focus.” The German coach said Barcelona should have defended better after going down to 10 men against Celta Vigo when Marc …

La Liga 2024-25: Spanish police arrest three over racist insults at El Clasico match
1 month, 2 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Spanish police arrest three over racist insults at El Clasico match

The Hindu  

Three people were arrested for allegedly chanting racist insults at two Barcelona players during an El Clasico match against Real Madrid in October, Spanish police said on Saturday. Spain’s National Police said in a post on social media platform X on Saturday: “Three arrested for uttering racist insults against two football players during the El Clasico match played last October.” …

La Liga leaders Barca stumble in controversial defeat at Real Sociedad
1 month, 4 weeks ago

La Liga leaders Barca stumble in controversial defeat at Real Sociedad

New Indian Express  

SAN SEBASTIAN: La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal controversially disallowed. Sheraldo Becker's 33rd-minute goal consigned the Catalan giants to their second league defeat of the season, leaving Hansi Flick's side six points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, having played an extra match. Barcelona were without …

Barcelona’s attack keeps clicking and Catalan club earns another big Champions League win
2 months ago

Barcelona’s attack keeps clicking and Catalan club earns another big Champions League win

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona showed its attacking prowess yet again in another big Champions League win. Robert Lewandowski netted twice to extend his scoring streak to 15 goals in his last 10 matches with the Catalan club, while an in-form Raphinha also scored for Barcelona, taking his recent Champions League tally to eight goals in his last six appearances. “We …

Barcelona's Domination of Espanyol: A Match to Watch
Trending News
2 months ago

Barcelona's Domination of Espanyol: A Match to Watch

The Hindu  

Barcelona is on a hot streak, but they face a stern Espanyol challenge in the upcoming La Liga match. Flick's men are brimming with confidence after their impressive 4-0 win against Real Madrid, but Espanyol's position in the table is far more precarious. With second-placed Real Madrid's game at Valencia postponed due to the floods, Barcelona can potentially extend their …

Barcelona Dominates Real Madrid in Epic Clasico Battle
2 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona Dominates Real Madrid in Epic Clasico Battle

Firstpost  

Barcelona secured a 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the 'Clasico' fixture, marking the Spanish giants' first loss in over a year. Robert Lewandowski struck twice in the second half, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha completing the rout. Despite Madrid's attempts to find a way back in, Barcelona held on for the win.

Flick Praises Barcelona's Resilience and Clinical Performance in 4-0 Victory over Real Madrid
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Flick Praises Barcelona's Resilience and Clinical Performance in 4-0 Victory over Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Barcelona secured a stunning 4-0 victory against Real Madrid on Saturday, marking their first Clasico triumph since March 2023. The Blaugrana dominated the match, with Robert Lewandowski scoring a quick-fire double to set the tone for the win. The game finished with a comfortable 4-0 score, solidifying Barcelona's position at the top of the La Liga table with 30 points, …

Barcelona Triumphs Over Real Madrid, Climbs to Third in La Liga
2 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona Triumphs Over Real Madrid, Climbs to Third in La Liga

China Daily  

FC Barcelona secured a 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first 'Clasico' of the season on Saturday night, extending their lead to six points clear of their rivals. Robert Lewandowski scored two goals, with a header and a penalty, while his assists from Marc Casado and Alejandro Balde were instrumental in the attack. Real Madrid, on the other hand, …

Barcelona Triumphs Over Real Madrid, Climbs to Third in La Liga
2 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona Triumphs Over Real Madrid, Climbs to Third in La Liga

China Daily  

FC Barcelona secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first 'Clasico' of the season on Saturday night. Robert Lewandowski struck twice in the first half, including a powerful header that found the back of the net. The visitors struggled to find an equaliser, with Real Madrid keeper Andriy Lunin making several impressive saves. In the second half, …

Barcelona Triumphs Over Real Madrid in El Clasico, Clinching Title Position
2 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona Triumphs Over Real Madrid in El Clasico, Clinching Title Position

India Today  

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was over the moon after his team secured a 4-0 victory against Real Madrid in the La Liga El Classico on Saturday. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring with a goal in the 54th minute, followed by another goal in the 56th minute. 17-year-old Lamine Yamal and Raphinha added two more goals in the 77th and 84th …

Young Sensation Lamine Yamal Makes History as Barcelona Hammers Real Madrid in El Clásico
2 months, 1 week ago

Young Sensation Lamine Yamal Makes History as Barcelona Hammers Real Madrid in El Clásico

CNN  

Barcelona secures a resounding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the latest edition of El Clásico. Lamine Yamal shines as the youngest goalscorer in the history of the competition at just 17 years and 106 days old, scoring three goals in the second half. Real Madrid suffers a devastating 4-0 defeat, ending their 42-game unbeaten run in La Liga. The …

Barcelona Triumphs Over Real Madrid, Climbs to Third in La Liga
2 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona Triumphs Over Real Madrid, Climbs to Third in La Liga

China Daily  

FC Barcelona secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first 'Clasico' of the season on Saturday night. Robert Lewandowski struck twice in the first half, including a powerful header that found the back of the net. The visitors struggled to find an equalizing goal despite numerous chances, while Villarreal climbed to third place with a late winner …

Lamine Yamal makes history as Barcelona hammers Real Madrid in El Clásico
2 months, 1 week ago

Lamine Yamal makes history as Barcelona hammers Real Madrid in El Clásico

CNN  

CNN — Real Madrid suffered an embarrassing 4-0 defeat on home soil to bitter rival Barcelona on Saturday in the latest edition of El Clásico. The players celebrated in the dressing room and I love seeing that.” The defeat ended Real Madrid’s 42-game unbeaten run in La Liga, finishing one match short of equaling the all-time record set by Barcelona …

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: A Brazilian Showdown in La Liga
Trending News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: A Brazilian Showdown in La Liga

The Hindu  

Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to clash in a mouth-watering La Liga Clasico on Saturday. One day after Real Madrid's thrilling 5-2 victory over Dortmund, Barcelona secured a 4-1 win against Bayern, boosted by three goals from Raphinha. Both teams are vying for the La Liga title, and this clash promises to be a thrilling encounter. The match will …

Ancelotti Remains Calm as He Eyes El Clasico Showdown
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ancelotti Remains Calm as He Eyes El Clasico Showdown

India Today  

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti is focused on the upcoming El Clasico clash with Barcelona, despite the intense buzz surrounding the fixture. He acknowledges Barcelona's strong form but insists on taking the game as it comes, emphasizing the entertainment value of the match. Ancelotti is confident in his team's approach and doesn't feel the need to dwell on expectations. He also …

Vinicius' Treble Fires as Real Madrid Comeback from Two Goals Down to Dortmund
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinicius' Treble Fires as Real Madrid Comeback from Two Goals Down to Dortmund

Deccan Chronicle  

Real Madrid staged a remarkable comeback against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, securing a 5-2 victory on Tuesday. Vinicius Junior's hat-trick proved to be the turning point of the match, as he orchestrated a stunning comeback for Los Blancos. Despite trailing 2-0 at halftime, Madrid fought back with relentless determination and secured the title with a late goal from …

Real Madrid Triumphs Over Borussia Dortmund in a Thrilling Comeback Win in Champions League
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid Triumphs Over Borussia Dortmund in a Thrilling Comeback Win in Champions League

News 18  

Real Madrid secures a remarkable comeback victory against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League. Vinicius Junior shines with a hat-trick, leading Los Blancos to a 5-2 win. The Spanish giants dominated the second half, finding their rhythm and scoring two goals in quick succession. Vinicius's brilliance and Mbappe's clinical finish solidify Madrid's dominance in Europe.

Barcelona's Revenge Awaits: Kounde Eyes Tchouameni in El Clásico
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Barcelona's Revenge Awaits: Kounde Eyes Tchouameni in El Clásico

India Today  

Barcelona's Jules Kounde expresses his desire for revenge against Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni in the upcoming El Clásico clash. Kounde, who has shared many moments with Tchouameni in the French national team, jokingly mentions his intention to get revenge on the Real Madrid midfielder, highlighting the competitive nature of the rivalry between the two clubs.

Barcelona given Champions League ticket ban after fans found guilty of racist behaviour
3 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona given Champions League ticket ban after fans found guilty of racist behaviour

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Uefa have banned Barcelona fans from buying tickets …

Barca win with big price in La Liga
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Barca win with big price in La Liga

China Daily  

FC Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen is stretchered off after sustaining an injury during the La Liga match between Villarreal and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal, Spain on Sept 22, 2024. MADRID - FC Barcelona remain top of La Liga with an impressive 5-1 win away to Villarreal to make it six wins from six games, but could …

Barca win with big price in La Liga
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Barca win with big price in La Liga

China Daily  

FC Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen is stretchered off after sustaining an injury during the La Liga match between Villarreal and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal, Spain on Sept 22, 2024. MADRID - FC Barcelona remain top of La Liga with an impressive 5-1 win away to Villarreal to make it six wins from six games, but could …

La Liga 2024/25 Updated Points Table, Statistics After Opening Matchday
4 months, 2 weeks ago

La Liga 2024/25 Updated Points Table, Statistics After Opening Matchday

ABP News  

La Liga 2024/25: The La Liga is now off to a start, as the home of Spanish football has seen the conclusion of it's Opening Matchday which was filled with lots of drama, late goals, shocking upsets. FC Barcelona are off to a positive start, as they lead the La Liga after registering a crucial win against Valencia away. Kylian …

‘A true love story’: Ramos can't keep calm as ‘King of Europe’ Real Madrid script 15th UCL triumph, Barcelona react
7 months, 1 week ago

‘A true love story’: Ramos can't keep calm as ‘King of Europe’ Real Madrid script 15th UCL triumph, Barcelona react

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid extended their domination in the UEFA Champions League with their 15th title win, beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the final at Wembley Stadium. It wasn't a one-sided finale as Dortmund did create some serious problems for Madrid in the first half but Carlo Ancelotti's men once again showed character on the big stage as Real Madrid showed the …

Xavi reportedly under pressure at Barcelona after saying it will struggle to compete with Madrid
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Xavi reportedly under pressure at Barcelona after saying it will struggle to compete with Madrid

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández’s honesty about Barcelona’s ongoing financial strife has reportedly not sat well with the club. In a message directed at the Barcelona fans, Xavi said earlier this week that no one should get too excited about the summer transfer market since there is little money to spend. After Barcelona’s 2-0 win over last-placed Almeria on Thursday, …

La Liga 2023-24: Real Madrid put one hand on title with Cadiz win
8 months ago

La Liga 2023-24: Real Madrid put one hand on title with Cadiz win

The Hindu  

Real Madrid earned a comfortable 3-0 win over Cadiz which ensures it will win La Liga if Barcelona fail to beat Girona later Saturday. Brahim Diaz netted in the 51st minute to put Madrid ahead and then set up Jude Bellingham for the second, with Joselu tapping home a third to leave Madrid just one point away from clinching the …

Real Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE streaming info, La Liga: When, where to watch El Clasico, Predicted XI, Preview
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE streaming info, La Liga: When, where to watch El Clasico, Predicted XI, Preview

The Hindu  

Barcelona must dust itself down after its Champions League defeat to try and slow Real Madrid’s steady march towards the La Liga title in Sunday’s Clasico. FOLLOW MADRID VS BARCA EL CLASICO LIVE The Spanish champion can make a last stand by reeling Madrid’s lead in to five points at the Santiago Bernabeu, even if overhauling its arch-rival with seven …

Real Madrid hosts Barcelona eyeing decisive blow in Spanish league title race
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid hosts Barcelona eyeing decisive blow in Spanish league title race

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Real Madrid faces one last stumbling block in its waltz toward the Spanish league title. “If we manage to win it, we’ll be within touching distance of La Liga title,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday. But Ancelotti said his players, while needing some extra rest in the meantime, will be ready for “a hard-fought and …

El Clasico: Hurting Barcelona bids to slow Madrid’s title charge
8 months, 3 weeks ago

El Clasico: Hurting Barcelona bids to slow Madrid’s title charge

The Hindu  

Barcelona must dust itself down after its Champions League defeat to try and slow Real Madrid’s steady march towards the La Liga title in Sunday’s Clasico. Xavi’s first job is to calm any potential tension within his squad after midfielder Ilkay Gundogan criticized defender Ronald Araujo for his early red card which cost Barcelona against PSG. The Uruguayan center-back, who …

Barcelona back in Champions League quarterfinals after 3-1 win over Napoli
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona back in Champions League quarterfinals after 3-1 win over Napoli

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Four years later, Barcelona is again celebrating a triumph in the knockout stage of the Champions League. Fermín López, João Cancelo and Robert Lewandowski scored for Barcelona as it advanced 4-2 on aggregate after a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Italy three weeks ago. Barcelona had been eliminated in the group stage the last two …

La Liga: Squad woes continue for Spanish league leader Real Madrid
10 months, 2 weeks ago

La Liga: Squad woes continue for Spanish league leader Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Coach Carlo Ancelotti has to deal with two more absences to an already depleted squad when Spanish league leader Real Madrid hosts Sevilla this weekend. The Catalan club, the league’s feel-good story, is winless in three straight matches and has lost two in a row — 3-2 at Athletic Bilbao on Monday and 4-0 at Madrid previously. Rayo, in 14th …

Barcelona faces tricky game at Celta Vigo before focusing on Napoli trip
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona faces tricky game at Celta Vigo before focusing on Napoli trip

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández will have one more chance to get his Barcelona playing well before its first Champions League knockout-round game in three years. Barcelona crosses northern Spain to Celta Vigo on Saturday, four days before it travels to Napoli in the Champions League round of 16. “We cannot have any more slips.” At first glance, the game …

La Liga: Rampant Girona keep lead, Real Madrid, Barcelona stage late wins
11 months, 2 weeks ago

La Liga: Rampant Girona keep lead, Real Madrid, Barcelona stage late wins

Firstpost  

Artem Dovbyk struck a hat-trick inside seven minutes as minnows Girona powered back to the top of La Liga with a thumping 5-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday. After Real Madrid scraped a controversial 3-2 win over bottom side Almeria and a treble by Ferran Torres helped Barca win 4-2 at Real Betis, Girona demonstrated their title credentials. Madrid battled …

European Court of Justice rules FIFA, UEFA breached EU Law over Super League ban
1 year ago

European Court of Justice rules FIFA, UEFA breached EU Law over Super League ban

Hindustan Times  

The European Court of Justice on Thursday gave a huge boost to the Super League project, by passing a landmark ruling that UEFA and FIFA contravened EU laws by preventing the formation for Florentino Perez' pet project. When the news first developed, it received widespread protests from angry fans and UEFA even threatened sanctions if the clubs went ahead with …

La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive
1 year ago

La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive

The Hindu  

Barcelona must play with more conviction to avoid the setbacks it has suffered in recent games, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday ahead of its La Liga meeting with lowly Almeria. Barca has won just one of its last four league games, dealing a blow to its hopes of defending its La Liga title and leaving it third in the …

La Liga 2023-24: Bellingham double allows Real to fight back and win Clasico at Barcelona
1 year, 2 months ago

La Liga 2023-24: Bellingham double allows Real to fight back and win Clasico at Barcelona

The Hindu  

Real Madrid battled back to win 2-1 at Barcelona in a nervy LaLiga ‘El Clasico’ on Saturday thanks to a second-half brace by top scorer Jude Bellingham, who continues to impress with his superb form. On Saturday, he led Real’s fightback after Barcelona had opened the scoring in the sixth minute through midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who took advantage of a …

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Head-to-head record: FCB vs RMA, El Clasico results
1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Head-to-head record: FCB vs RMA, El Clasico results

The Hindu  

FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet this Saturday in ElClasico, which will be the 255th meeting of these two clubs in official competition, with the head-to-head record so finely balanced. Barcelona’s last five matches: Barcelona 2-1 Shaktar Donetsk Barcelona 1-0 Athletic Bilbao Granada 2-2 Barcelona FC Porto 0-1 Barcelona Barcelona 1-0 Sevilla On this occasion, it’ll be taking place …

LaLiga: Injury-marred Barcelona turn to youth in season's first Clasico against Real Madrid
1 year, 2 months ago

LaLiga: Injury-marred Barcelona turn to youth in season's first Clasico against Real Madrid

Firstpost  

An injury crisis has ravaged FC Barcelona, leaving them without several key players for the season’s first El Clasico, across defence, midfield and attack. Barcelona: LaLiga champions Barcelona host bitter rivals Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season on Saturday, forced into leaning heavily on players from their feted La Masia youth academy. Last weekend 17-year-old striker Marc …

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