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Barcelona beats Porto 2-1 to return to knockout stage of Champions League

BARCELONA, Spain — Two former Benfica players teamed up against Porto to help put Barcelona back in the knockout stage of the Champions League. Portuguese duo João Félix and João Cancelo each scored a goal as Barcelona defeated Porto 2-1 on Tuesday to secure its return to the knockout rounds after two consecutive group-stage eliminations. “We needed to be back …

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1 year ago

Barcelona looks to regain best form and secure return to knockout stage of Champions League

Associated Press

MADRID — A win against Porto will be enough to put Barcelona back in the knockout rounds of the Champions League after two consecutive group-stage eliminations. Barcelona is coming off a stretch that includes a 1-0 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in its last Champions League game, and a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano in its previous Spanish league match. “We …

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1 year ago

Single annual international break can reduce injuries says Barcelona’s Xavi

The Hindu

A revamped calendar with a single international break could resolve the travel time and injury issues faced by many players, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said on Friday. Barcelona keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was injured last week training with Germany and Spain midfielder Gavi tore a ligament on international duty ahead of the club’s return from international break at Rayo Vallecano …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Xavi Hints Injured Barcelona Stars Could Return for El Clasico vs Real Madrid

News 18

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he could start some key players against Real Madrid on Saturday who have been out injured in recent weeks, if they arrive 100 percent fit. “They all feel very good and you’ll have to wait until tomorrow for the squad list.” Barcelona’s only out-and-out striker Lewandowski has not played since going off injured against Porto …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona coach Xavi: Injured Frenkie De Jong out until international break

The Hindu

Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong will not return to action until after the next international break at the earliest after picking up an ankle injury at the weekend, manager Xavi said. The 26-year-old Netherlands midfielder had played every minute of Barcelona’s LaLiga matches so far this season before being substituted in the first half against Celta Vigo on Saturday. “About the …

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1 year, 3 months ago

VIDEO: Xavi Hernandez ‘saddened’ by Spain women’s team-Rubiales controversy

The Hindu

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez is “saddened” by the situation involving Spain’s women’s World Cup-winning squad, after 39 players announced they would refuse to play upcoming matches despite the resignation of Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales. “This is the best moment in the history of Spanish women’s football, but the situation is chaotic,” Xavi says, adding, “I hope that everything …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Barcelona excelled at home last term, conceding a mere four goals in 19 outings at Camp Nou, two of which came in its lone defeat - a 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad with the title already won.

The Hindu

Barcelona starts its tenancy at the Olympic Stadium on Montjuic, the club’s temporary home while Camp Nou is being rebuilt, on Sunday against Cadiz without coach Xavi Hernandez after his red card in the season opener. Barcelona coach Xavi banned two games for red card in season opener “There’s no need to get too worked up about it. A point …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Dembele ready to return for Barcelona: Xavi

The Hindu

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez confirmed winger Ousmane Dembele will return from injury on Saturday against Real Betis in La Liga. Dembele recently returned to training but was not included in the squad to face Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday at Vallecas, while Danish defender Andreas Christensen also missed out. “On Saturday he’s back, don’t worry, he’s in perfect condition, Andreas will …

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1 year, 10 months 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 …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Clash of Barcelona and Manchester United Underlines Soaring Revivals

News 18

Barcelona host Manchester United Thursday in a match-up which has twice graced the Champions League final but this week has the relative ignominy of taking place in the Europa League play-off round. Barcelona and Manchester United are both building under exciting coaches in Erik ten Hag and Xavi Hernandez and aiming to return to Europe’s elite imminently. We have a …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Ansu Fati, Barcelona’s brilliant record breaker, and the injury that changed everything

New York Times

“Mum, I’m going to the first team,” Ansu Fati exclaimed over the phone when he heard the news. “Ansu Fati has something special — it’s not normal for anybody to score so many goals so soon,” Valverde said after the game against Valencia. “This is what the scientific criteria and that’s OK.” Fati was due to return to the field …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Can Messi return to Barcelona? PSG plan contract extension for ex-Barca captain: Reports

Hindustan Times

Ligue 1 club Paris Saint Germain is keen on extending Lionel Messi's stay in the French capital as Les Parisiens are reportedly interested in giving the former FC Barcelona captain a lucrative contract extension. PSG's Lionel Messi reacts during the Champions League match Group H against Juventus at the Parc des Princes stadium With 672 goals, Argentine stalwart Messi is …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona defender Araujo leaves hospital after concussion

The Hindu

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has been discharged after a night in the hospital following a head injury sustained in a Spanish league game against Celta Vigo, the club said Wednesday. Barcelona said tests conducted on the player following his concussion on Tuesday came back with satisfactory results and doctors allowed him to return home. He and teammate Gavi Paez clashed …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona Forward Ansu Fati to Return from Injury for Mallorca Game

News 18

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati will return to the squad for Sunday’s La Liga game at home with Mallorca, after being out for more than three months due to a hamstring injury, head coach Xavi Hernandez said. Fati has not played for Barcelona since coming on as a substitute in their Copa del Rey quarter-final defeat at Athletic Bilbao on Jan. …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati to return from injury for Mallorca game

The Hindu

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati will return to the squad for Sunday's LaLiga game at home with Mallorca, after being out for more than three months due to a hamstring injury, head coach Xavi Hernandez said. Fati has not played for Barcelona since coming on as a substitute in their Copa del Rey quarter-final defeat at Athletic Bilbao on Jan. 20, …

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2 years, 8 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 …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Real Madrid and Villarreal Show La Liga Not Far Behind Premier League, Says Xavi

News 18

Real Madrid and Villarreal reaching the Champions League semi-finals this week showed the strength of LaLiga, Barcelona manager Xavi said on Wednesday as he eyes a return to Europe’s elite competition next season. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP Real knocked out holders Chelsea while Villarreal stunned German champions Bayern Munich to reach …

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3 years ago

LaLiga: Real Madrid ease past Real Sociedad after Barcelona, Atletico beaten

Firstpost

Barcelona stay seventh, now a hefty 16 points behind Real Madrid, while Atletico drop to fourth, six points in front of Barca, but 10 points off the top. Carlo Ancelotti said Benzema is likely now to miss Tuesday’s Champions League game at home to Inter Milan although was hopeful the striker could return to face Atletico Madrid next weekend. Madrid’s …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi reinforces he wants to return to Barcelona

Daily Mail

The Argentine has already expressed his intention to eventually return to Spain Six-time Ballon d'Or winner's time at his beloved club came to end in the summer Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi has reiterated his desire to go back to Barcelona one day because he's keen 'to help the club in whatever way I can'. The six-time Ballon d'Or winner's …

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3 years, 1 month ago

La Liga roundup: Xavi starts as Barcelona coach by beating Espanyol

The Hindu

Xavi Hernandez needed a penalty to start his return to Camp Nou as Barcelona coach in winning fashion. Barcelona’s 1-0 win against Espanyol on Saturday began the way Xavi wanted, with his team dominating the ball like the Spain great had when he joined Lionel Messi and Andrés Iniesta to forge one of football’s greatest sides as its midfield maestro. …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Coach Xavi Promises Return to Barcelona Values at Camp Nou

The Quint

Xavi helped mark an era as a player and was one of the architects of Barca's famous passing style, but he now returns with the club in crisis and with debts of over 1.3 billion euros limiting their options in the transfer market. Barca are currently ninth in La Liga, 11 points behind league leaders Real Sociedad and 10 behind …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Xavi under no illusions ahead of fairytale on Barcelona return

The Hindu

Xavi Hernandez said he is prepared for the "biggest challenge of his career" before leaving Qatar for Spain on Saturday, as Barcelona's legendary former midfielder returns home to take over as coach. RELATED | Xavi Hernandez comes home - All you need to know about the Barca's new coach Xavi faces a huge challenge, with Barcelona adrift of La Liga's …

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3 years, 1 month ago

LaLiga: Barcelona confirm return of club icon Xavi Hernandez as coach

Firstpost

Barcelona said in a statement it had reached an agreement with Xavi to become first team coach for the rest of the current season and two more seasons. Barcelona said in a statement it had reached an agreement with Xavi to become first team coach for the rest of the current season and two more seasons, replacing the sacked Ronald …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Xavi Hernandez to return to Barcelona as its new coach

The Hindu

Xavi Hernandez, the player who personified the attacking style made popular by Barcelona and Spain’s national team, is returning to Camp Nou as the new coach of his struggling boyhood club. The 41-year-old Xavi left Barcelona in 2015 after helping the club win 25 titles, including four Champions Leagues and eight Spanish leagues in 17 seasons. “Xavi informed us a …

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Barcelona beats Porto 2-1 to return to knockout stage of Champions League

Barcelona looks to regain best form and secure return to knockout stage of Champions League

Single annual international break can reduce injuries says Barcelona’s Xavi

Xavi Hints Injured Barcelona Stars Could Return for El Clasico vs Real Madrid

Barcelona coach Xavi: Injured Frenkie De Jong out until international break

VIDEO: Xavi Hernandez ‘saddened’ by Spain women’s team-Rubiales controversy

Barcelona excelled at home last term, conceding a mere four goals in 19 outings at Camp Nou, two of which came in its lone defeat - a 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad with the title already won.

Dembele ready to return for Barcelona: Xavi

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

Clash of Barcelona and Manchester United Underlines Soaring Revivals

Ansu Fati, Barcelona’s brilliant record breaker, and the injury that changed everything

Can Messi return to Barcelona? PSG plan contract extension for ex-Barca captain: Reports

Barcelona defender Araujo leaves hospital after concussion

Barcelona Forward Ansu Fati to Return from Injury for Mallorca Game

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati to return from injury for Mallorca game

Barcelona's Pedri sidelined with thigh injury

Real Madrid and Villarreal Show La Liga Not Far Behind Premier League, Says Xavi

LaLiga: Real Madrid ease past Real Sociedad after Barcelona, Atletico beaten

Lionel Messi reinforces he wants to return to Barcelona

La Liga roundup: Xavi starts as Barcelona coach by beating Espanyol

Coach Xavi Promises Return to Barcelona Values at Camp Nou

Xavi under no illusions ahead of fairytale on Barcelona return

LaLiga: Barcelona confirm return of club icon Xavi Hernandez as coach

Xavi Hernandez to return to Barcelona as its new coach