Bartomeu: Barcelona open to defensive reinforcements after Vermaelen injury
6 years, 5 months ago

Bartomeu: Barcelona open to defensive reinforcements after Vermaelen injury

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said the LaLiga champion could sign a new defender in January amid its injury crisis. Experienced defender Thomas Vermaelen will miss six weeks with a hamstring injury, joining World Cup-winning centre-back Samuel Umtiti on the sidelines. Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld has emerged as a possible January target, while Barca continues to be linked with Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt. READ | Vermaelen out for six weeks with hamstring injury Asked about Barca's defensive issues ahead of the January window, Bartomeu said: "Well, injuries happen all of the time in football, you have to deal with it.

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FC Barcelona's Star Defender Sign Contract Extension Till 2028 | Details Inside
2 months, 1 week ago

FC Barcelona's Star Defender Sign Contract Extension Till 2028 | Details Inside

ABP News  

FC Barcelona's star defender Gerard Martin has signed a contract extension with the club until June 30, 2028. "FC Barcelona and Gerard Martín have reached an agreement to extend the player's contract with the club until 30 June 2028. The defender put pen to paper on Thursday at midday in the presence of Barça president ​​Joan Laporta, the director responsible …

Barcelona sends French defender Clément Lenglet on loan for 3rd season, this time to Atletico Madrid
7 months ago

Barcelona sends French defender Clément Lenglet on loan for 3rd season, this time to Atletico Madrid

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona loaned out French defender Clément Lenglet for the third straight year on Monday, and sent Brazil teenager Vitor Roque to Real Betis after just a half-season. Lenglet has gone this time to La Liga rival Atletico Madrid which said it signed the 29-year-old center-back “until the end of this season.” That could include the revamped 32-team 2025 …

Sergio Busquets Returns For Barcelona Ahead of Manchester United UEL Clash But Pedri, Gavi Out
2 years, 1 month ago

Sergio Busquets Returns For Barcelona Ahead of Manchester United UEL Clash But Pedri, Gavi Out

News 18  

FC Barcelona travel to Old Trafford on Thursday aiming to keep their European ambitions alive when they take on Manchester United in the second leg of their Europa League tie. Barca still have options in the tournament after a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou last week, despite being under pressure from United for long periods of the match, and Raphinha’s …

Barcelona vs Man United: Barca to miss Pedri, Dembele for Europa League return leg
2 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona vs Man United: Barca to miss Pedri, Dembele for Europa League return leg

The Hindu  

Barcelona will be without some of its regular starters for the return match against Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday, including playmaker Pedri and forward Ousmane Dembele because of injuries. Barcelona, which travelled Wednesday to Manchester, heads to the match still reeling from the public disclosure that it made payments of millions of dollars over several years to …

World Cup 2022 injuries: Latest news on Son Heung-min, Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku and more
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup 2022 injuries: Latest news on Son Heung-min, Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku and more

New York Times  

With the World Cup just two weeks away and national teams due to name their squads soon, every piece of even minor injury news is being met with trepidation. At risk: Richarlison, Bremer Out: Arthur Melo There had been fears that Tottenham Hotspur’s Richarlison would miss the World Cup after he suffered an injury in their win over Everton, but …

Samuel Umtiti to join Lecce on loan
2 years, 7 months ago

Samuel Umtiti to join Lecce on loan

The Hindu  

Barcelona’s defender Samuel Umtiti will join Serie A side Lecce on loan until the end of the season, the Spanish club announced on Thursday. Umtiti arrived at Barcelona in the summer of 2016 from Olympique Lyonnais and was an important first-team player, making just under 100 appearances in his first three seasons with the club, before recurring knee injuries hampered …

Tottenham are interested in taking Barcelona's French star Clement Lenglet on loan next season
2 years, 9 months ago

Tottenham are interested in taking Barcelona's French star Clement Lenglet on loan next season

Daily Mail  

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly entered the race for Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet as they look to bring the player in on loan for the duration of next season. Clement Lenglet joined Barcelona in 2018 for £32m but could leave the club this summer Spanish outlet Sport report that the Frenchman forms no part of Barca boss Xavi's plans and is …

Barcelona could have ELEVEN forwards in their squad this summer
2 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona could have ELEVEN forwards in their squad this summer

Daily Mail  

Barcelona are facing the prospect of having 11 attackers at their disposal this summer - and they're linked to more coming in. Xavi could have 11 attackers to juggle this summer with Ansu Fati firmly in his plans The Catalan giants are still working on a tight budget as they count the cost of the Covid-19 pandemic on their finances …

LaLiga: Barcelona midfielder Pedri sustains hamstring injury, likely to be out for a month
2 years, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona midfielder Pedri sustains hamstring injury, likely to be out for a month

Firstpost  

Barcelona midfielder Pedri sustained a hamstring injury in his side’s defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League quarter-finals, the Spanish club announced Friday Barcelona midfielder Pedri sustained a hamstring injury in his side’s defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League quarter-finals, the Spanish club announced Friday. “Tests on Friday morning have revealed that Pedri has ruptured the femoral …

Barcelona's Pedri sidelined with thigh injury
2 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona's Pedri sidelined with thigh injury

The Hindu  

Barcelona midfielder Pedri's season may be over after the La Liga club said on Friday that the Spaniard had suffered a thigh injury, giving no timeline for his return. Pedri has been a crucial cog in Barca's midfield but coach Xavi Hernandez was forced to take the 19-year-old off at halftime in Thursday's Europa League quarter-final defeat by Eintracht Frankfurt …

Barca defender Araujo doubtful for Clasico after injury
3 years, 5 months ago

Barca defender Araujo doubtful for Clasico after injury

The Hindu  

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has sustained a hamstring injury, the club confirmed on Thursday, making him a doubt for next week's important games against Dynamo Kiev and Real Madrid. "Tests undertaken this morning confirmed that first team player, Ronald Araujo, has a right hamstring injury, making him unavailable for selection. READ: The 22-year-old will be out of Sunday's La Liga …

LaLiga: Barcelona dealt with another blow as Sergio Aguero ruled out for 10 weeks due to calf injury
3 years, 7 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona dealt with another blow as Sergio Aguero ruled out for 10 weeks due to calf injury

Firstpost  

Barcelona said medical tests showed that Aguero has a tendon injury in his right calf and will be sidelined for about 10 weeks. Barcelona: In more bad news for Barcelona after the departure of Lionel Messi, the club said on Monday that new striker Sergio Aguero will not debut with the club until mid-October because of a calf injury. It …

Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos returns to training ahead of Manchester City tie
3 years, 11 months ago

Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos returns to training ahead of Manchester City tie

Firstpost  

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos, goalkeeper Keylor Navas and midfielder Marco Verratti have returned to training ahead of next week’s Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Manchester City, coach Mauricio Pochettino said on Friday. Brazil defender Marquinhos has been out with a groin injury since the quarter-final win at Bayern Munich on 7 April. Italy’s Veratti has played …

Champions League: Messi rested again for Barca game at Ferencvaros - football news - sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Champions League: Messi rested again for Barca game at Ferencvaros - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi will be rested for the second Champions League game in a row in missing Barca's trip to Hungarian side Ferencvaros but will not sit out any more games after that, coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday. Barca's captain had played in every match of the season plus four World Cup qualifiers with Argentina before being rested for last …

Barcelona Pain Deepens as Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto Set For Long Layoffs
4 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona Pain Deepens as Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto Set For Long Layoffs

News 18  

Barcelona were facing an injury crisis as well as a results crisis on Sunday after defenders Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto were ruled out for significant periods following injuries sustained in Saturday’s 1-0 La Liga defeat by Atletico Madrid. A Barca medical report said veteran centre back Pique, who limped off the pitch in the second half in tears, had …

Barca confident Messi can face Mallorca, despite thigh injury
4 years, 9 months ago

Barca confident Messi can face Mallorca, despite thigh injury

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has sustained a “minor” thigh injury, but Barcelona remains confident he will be fit for the team's first game back against Mallorca on June 13, the club said on Friday. READ | Barcelona said Messi should return to training “in a few days' time”, but his absence raises doubts over his fitness ahead of the trip to Mallorca. …

LaLiga: France defender Clement Lenglet says he wants to stay with Barcelona next season
4 years, 10 months ago

LaLiga: France defender Clement Lenglet says he wants to stay with Barcelona next season

The Hindu  

Clement Lenglet sees his future at Barcelona amid an uncertain financial climate in world football and understands why his playing time has declined under Quique Setien. France defender Lenglet has made 19 La Liga starts this season and has been the first-choice partner for Barca stalwart Gerard Pique for the majority of the campaign, which was halted due to the …

LaLiga: Joao Felix marks return from injury with goal to help Atletico Madrid beat Villarreal; Alaves best Athletic Bilbao
5 years, 1 month ago

LaLiga: Joao Felix marks return from injury with goal to help Atletico Madrid beat Villarreal; Alaves best Athletic Bilbao

Firstpost  

Substitute Joao Felix returned from injury and scored his first goal in more than two months to help Atletico Madrid get back in the fight for a Champions League berth on Sunday. Barcelona: Substitute João Félix returned from injury and scored his first goal in more than two months to help Atlético Madrid get back in the fight for a …

Sergi Roberto out of Barca's Napoli, Madrid assignments
5 years, 1 month ago

Sergi Roberto out of Barca's Napoli, Madrid assignments

The Hindu  

Sergi Roberto will miss Barcelona's Champions League tie with Napoli and the El Clasico against Real Madrid after injuring one of the adductor muscles in his right thigh. RELATED| Barca confirmed Roberto will miss around three to four weeks of action via a statement on its official website, which means he will also miss a vital top-of-the-table clash at Real …

Jordi Alba doubtful for Clasico after groin injury
5 years, 1 month ago

Jordi Alba doubtful for Clasico after groin injury

The Hindu  

Jordi Alba appears to be an injury doubt for Barcelona's clash with Real Madrid on March 1 after sustaining a groin problem in the win over Getafe. He was replaced by Junior Firpo, who played a key part in teeing up Sergi Roberto's strike - a goal which ultimately proved to be the winner for Barca, who had to hold …

Barcelona receive injury boost as Luis Suarez 'may play again this season'
5 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona receive injury boost as Luis Suarez 'may play again this season'

Daily Mail  

Luis Suarez has provided Barcelona with some good news as the injured striker is expected to be back in action before the end of the season. Suarez aggravated a previous injury on January 9 during Barcelona's Spanish Super Cup defeat by Atletico Madrid which led to the former Liverpool man needing surgery. Luis Suarez has reacted well to treatment and …

LaLiga: Barcelona seek stand-in forward for injured Ousmane Dembele, says manager Quique Setien
5 years, 1 month ago

LaLiga: Barcelona seek stand-in forward for injured Ousmane Dembele, says manager Quique Setien

Firstpost  

Coach Quique Setien said Barcelona are looking to sign a striker to replace the injury-stricken Ousmane Dembele for the remainder of the season Coach Quique Setien said Barcelona are looking to sign a striker to replace the injury-stricken Ousmane Dembele for the remainder of the season even though the Spanish transfer window has closed. Dembele’s injury has left Barca with …

UCL 2019: Umtiti back; Dembele in Barca squad vs Prague
5 years, 4 months ago

UCL 2019: Umtiti back; Dembele in Barca squad vs Prague

The Hindu  

Samuel Umtiti could make just his second appearance of the season on Tuesday after the defender was included in Barcelona's Champions League squad to face Sparta Prague. The France international received medical clearance to feature in the Champions League clash at Camp Nou after coming through a training session on the eve of the Group F fixture. The centre-back was …

Jordi Alba: Barcelona left-back sidelined with hamstring injury
5 years, 6 months ago

Jordi Alba: Barcelona left-back sidelined with hamstring injury

The Hindu  

Barcelona has confirmed Jordi Alba suffered a hamstring injury when he went down in the first half of the Champions League draw with Borussia Dortmund. Left-back Alba attempted to play on after receiving treatment but was forced to make way for Sergi Roberto five minutes before the interval. Barca has not confirmed a timeline for the 30-year-old's return but he …

Injured Samuel Umtiti leaves France camp
5 years, 6 months ago

Injured Samuel Umtiti leaves France camp

The Hindu  

Samuel Umtiti has left France's training base and will miss Tuesday's Euro 2020 qualifier against Andorra after suffering a foot injury. READ| France 4-1 Albania: Griezmann penalty miss matters little as Coman leads the way in Paris France confirmed prior to Saturday's 4-1 win over Albania that Umtiti was suffering with the injury, ruling him out of the contest. Umtiti …

Barcelona news: Luis Suarez returns to Barcelona training after partying with Lionel Messi in Ibiza
5 years, 8 months ago

Barcelona news: Luis Suarez returns to Barcelona training after partying with Lionel Messi in Ibiza

Daily Mail  

Luis Suarez has returned from his brief summer holiday in Ibiza to join up with his Barcelona team-mates for a pre-season training session. Lionel Messi, who was also in Ibiza with his pal Suarez, is among those still missing from training as Barcelona prepare for the start of the season. Luis Suarez has returned from his trip to Ibiza to …

Bartomeu dismisses Griezmann, talks up De Ligt
5 years, 11 months ago

Bartomeu dismisses Griezmann, talks up De Ligt

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insisted Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann is not in the club's plans, though he refused to rule out a move for Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt. READ| Real Madrid slayers Ajax can claim Juventus scalp, says Siem de Jong " is an Atletico Madrid player and he has a contract," the Barcelona president told TVE. …

Philippe Coutinho to stay at Barcelona next season, insists president Josep Maria Bartomeu
5 years, 11 months ago

Philippe Coutinho to stay at Barcelona next season, insists president Josep Maria Bartomeu

Daily Mail  

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has insisted Philippe Coutinho will stay at Barcelona next season. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insisted Philippe Coutinho will stay at Nou Camp But Bartomeu has given his backing to the 26-year-old ahead of Barcelona's second leg against Manchester United in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday night. Bartomeu also shed light on the speculation …

Barcelona consider selling defender Samuel Umtiti to Manchester United
6 years ago

Barcelona consider selling defender Samuel Umtiti to Manchester United

Daily Mail  

Barcelona would consider selling Samuel Umtiti to Manchester United this summer if it helped them sign their No 1 target, Matthijs de Ligt of Ajax. Barcelona would consider selling Samuel Umtiti to Manchester United this summer Sources close to Barcelona believe United will watch Umtiti on Monday night when he plays for France against Iceland. He has also told international …

Barcelona: Umtiti back to face Lyon in Champions League
6 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona: Umtiti back to face Lyon in Champions League

The Hindu  

Samuel Umtiti has recovered from a knee injury in time to join Barcelona's squad for the first leg of its Champions League last-16 tie against Lyon. Ernesto Valverde's men visit Groupama Stadium on Tuesday and will do so with France international Umtiti in tow after he was named in their 21-man travelling party. The 25-year-old, who signed for the La …

LaLiga: Samuel Umtiti back in Barcelona training
6 years, 1 month ago

LaLiga: Samuel Umtiti back in Barcelona training

The Hindu  

Samuel Umtiti's bid to be fit for the Champions League last-16 trip to Lyon has gathered momentum with the defender returning to Barcelona training. France international Umtiti completed part of Friday's session as he steps up his recovery from a persistent knee problem. READ | Lucas' Atletico future still undecided Clement Lenglet has been Ernesto Valverde's preferred partner for Gerard …

Barcelona's Thomas Vermaelen out for a month injured
6 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona's Thomas Vermaelen out for a month injured

The Hindu  

Barcelona confirmed on Sunday that its centre-back Thomas Vermaelen will not be playing for a month after he torned his calf-muscle against Levante. Vermaelen was featuring in La Liga for just the third time this season in the 5-0 crushing of Levante on Sunday when he sustained the injury, forcing his withdrawal for Arthur in the 52nd minute. Vermaelen has …

LaLiga: Barcelona to consider bolstering defence in January as Samuel Umititi's injury woes continue
6 years, 3 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona to consider bolstering defence in January as Samuel Umititi's injury woes continue

Firstpost  

Barcelona: Ernesto Valverde has admitted Barcelona may have to bolster their defence in the January transfer window if Samuel Umtiti continues to struggle with a knee injury. Umtiti returned for the first time in almost a month against Atletico Madrid last weekend but still felt problems in his troublesome left knee and had to sit out Wednesday’s Champions League win …

LaLiga: Barcelona's injury woes worsen as defender Thomas Vermaelen sidelined for six weeks with hamstring injury
6 years, 5 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona's injury woes worsen as defender Thomas Vermaelen sidelined for six weeks with hamstring injury

Firstpost  

Thomas Vermaelen’s problems with injury have reared their head yet again, with the Belgian defender picking up an injury in a match against Switzerland in the Nations League. Barcelona: Barcelona’s Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen will be sidelined for around six weeks after picking up a right hamstring injury while on international duty, the Spanish giants said Monday. “Tests carried out …

Premier League: Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen expected to be out till December with hamstring injury
6 years, 5 months ago

Premier League: Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen expected to be out till December with hamstring injury

Firstpost  

An injury to Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has added to Mauricio Pochettino’s ever-growing list of injury concerns, with the Belgian expected to return only in December. London: Jan Vertonghen is expected to be out of action until December with a hamstring injury, Tottenham announced on Thursday, adding to the club’s injury woes. Vertonghen is set to miss the Champions League …

Tottenham confirm defender Jan Vertonghen will be out until December with hamstring injury
6 years, 5 months ago

Tottenham confirm defender Jan Vertonghen will be out until December with hamstring injury

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 Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that defender Jan Vertonghen …

La Liga: Ernesto Valverde downplays Samuel Umtiti's knee injury, says Barcelona defender could return against Valencia
6 years, 6 months ago

La Liga: Ernesto Valverde downplays Samuel Umtiti's knee injury, says Barcelona defender could return against Valencia

Firstpost  

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has downplayed Samuel Umtiti’s injury, stating that the absence of the French defender will be short-lived and that the team won’t be majorly affected. Barcelona: Ernesto Valverde is optimistic the knee injury suffered by Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti will not prove serious. Asked about Pique’s focus, Valverde said, “I see that he is very focused on …

La Liga: FC Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele injured once again, to be sidelined for a month
7 years, 2 months ago

La Liga: FC Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele injured once again, to be sidelined for a month

India TV News  

La Liga: FC Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele injured once again, to be sidelined for a month On making his return to the team, the French winger has yet again suffered another injury during the Real Sociedad fixture where Barcelona won 4-2. Catalan giants FC Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele has suffered an injury once again and will be sidelined for up to a …

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti ruled out El Clasico
7 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti ruled out El Clasico

Daily Mail  

Barcelona have been dealt a blow after learning Samuel Umtiti will be out until the New Year with a hamstring injury, missing the crunch El Clasico derby with bitter rivals Real Madrid as a result. Barcelona have confirmed Samuel Umtiti will be out till next year after injuring his hamstring The 24-year-old pulled up with a suspected hamstring issue, which …

La Liga: Barcelona's Javier Mascherano to be out of action for a month with thigh injury
7 years, 4 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona's Javier Mascherano to be out of action for a month with thigh injury

Firstpost  

Mascherano will miss Barca’s final Champions League group games against Juventus on 22 November and then Sporting Lisbon on 5 December. Madrid: Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano will be sidelined for a month with a thigh injury he suffered in Argentina’s friendly international against Nigeria, the club said on Wednesday. The absence of the 33-year-old former Liverpool player means coach Ernesto …

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez steps up knee injury return
7 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez steps up knee injury return

Daily Mail  

Barcelona have been handed a timely boost after Luis Suarez made a surprise return to training just over a week after he was supposedly ruled out for a month with a knee injury. But it appears he is set to return well before that as he completed agility drills in a sandpit at Barcelona's training ground on Thursday as well …

Barcelona train without the injured Lionel Messi as Spanish court reopens case into Neymar's Nou Camp move
8 years, 6 months ago

Barcelona train without the injured Lionel Messi as Spanish court reopens case into Neymar's Nou Camp move

Daily Mail  

Barcelona are without the injured Lionel Messi who is out for three weeks Barcelona started life without the injured Lionel Messi as they warmed up for Saturday's La Liga trip to Sporting Gijon. Barcelona's Gerard Pique, Neymar and Luis Suarez pictured in training Neymar will be hoping to step up for Barcelona in the absence of the injured Lionel Messi …

Barcelona signs defender Thomas Vermaelen from Arsenal
10 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona signs defender Thomas Vermaelen from Arsenal

India TV News  

BARCELONA, Spain : Barcelona bolstered its defense on Saturday by acquiring Belgium international Thomas Vermaelen from Premier League team Arsenal. Barcelona held off interest from Manchester United in Vermaelen to clinch an undisclosed deal with Arsenal that Spanish media reports said was around *19 million.Vermaelen joined Arsenal in 2009 from Dutch club Ajax and played 150 matches in six seasons, …

Jordi Alba the latest Barcelona injury victim as crisis deepens for Gerardo Martino
10 years, 11 months ago

Jordi Alba the latest Barcelona injury victim as crisis deepens for Gerardo Martino

Daily Mail  

Jordi Alba the latest Barcelona injury victim as crisis deepens for Gerardo Martino Barcelona have suffered a second injury blow following their Copa del Rey defeat on Wednesday night, with confirmation that full-back Jordi Alba is set to be sidelined by a hamstring injury. Alba will likely miss the majority of Barca's run-in to the end of the season as …

Defender Marc Bartra pens new Barcelona deal
11 years ago

Defender Marc Bartra pens new Barcelona deal

Firstpost  

FC Barcelona announced Tuesday that the club has reached an agreement with young central defender Marc Bartra to extend his contract into the end of June 2017. Madrid: FC Barcelona announced Tuesday that the club has reached an agreement with young central defender Marc Bartra to extend his contract into the end of June 2017. The new contract raises Bartra’s …

Spain defender Marc Bartra extends Barcelona contract
11 years, 2 months ago

Spain defender Marc Bartra extends Barcelona contract

India TV News  

Madrid: FC Barcelona have confirmed that promising young central defender Marc Bartra has signed a contract extension with the club, Xinhua reported. Bartra, who made his debut for Spain in November when he played in the 2-1 win over Ecuatorial Guinea, would have been out of contract at the end of the current campaign.The club has convinced him to extend …

More injury woes for Barca with Xavi, Valdes and Tello out
11 years, 4 months ago

More injury woes for Barca with Xavi, Valdes and Tello out

Firstpost  

Playmaker Xavi and winger Tello are both doubtful for Saturday’s La Liga game at home to Granada, the Spanish champions said on their website. Barcelona’s injury woes deepened on Tuesday when tests showed Xavi had a hamstring strain, Victor Valdes limped out of Spain’s friendly in South Africa and Cristian Tello suffered ankle ligament damage in training. Barca are already …

Barcelona v Bayern Munich: Lionel Messi to start Champions League game on the bench
11 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona v Bayern Munich: Lionel Messi to start Champions League game on the bench

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 Lionel Messi was only named on the bench …

Changes again on cards for Barca, Madrid in matchday 30
11 years, 11 months ago

Changes again on cards for Barca, Madrid in matchday 30

India TV News  

Madrid, Apr 4: This weekend sees the 30th round of matches in the Spanish Primera Liga and another weekend in which FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will play their respective games with more than a eye on the return leg of their respective Champions League games. Barcelona have a 13-point lead at the top of the table and after their …

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