Earlier today, news of Sergi Roberto’s renewal took the Spanish media by storm. Word had it that the club and the player were close to an agreement and even that an announcement was not far off. The report further added that the captain’s renewal had nothing to do with Xavi’s continuity as manager, for Deco had decided …
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Xavi has suggested that Barcelona’s players have given more since he announced his intention to leave the club in January. The Spaniard communicated his intention to step down as manager after a difficult run of results, claiming that his work had “not been valued enough” and that the constant negativity had caused “wear and tear”. Barcelona’s fortunes …
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Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick in the second half to spur his team on to a hard-fought 4-2 victory against Valencia on Monday. Valencia were up 2-1 until they were demoted to 10 men shortly before halftime. With five games left, Barca overtook surprise package Girona, who are now in third place in …
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After defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, Barcelona staged a much-improved performance against Valencia, notably securing a 4-2 victory at home. Barcelona’s win came on the back of a stellar display from Robert Lewandowski, who bagged a hat-trick on the night. Lewandowski makes history Lewandowski’s performance on the night saw him make history. He …
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Barcelona climbed back to second place on the La Liga standings late on Monday night after a roller-coaster, yet comical win, over Valencia. The game was a treat to the eyes of those purely seeking entertainment as it produced moments of embarrassment through the first half to no end. It stabilised in the second period, and ultimately …
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Robert Lewandowski has once again confirmed he is absolutely not thinking of a move away from Barcelona any time soon. The Poland international will turn 36 in the summer but says he’s still feeling good at Barcelona and a transfer is not on the agenda. Lewandowski’s current contract runs until 2026 but there has been …
Barcelona cruised to victory as Robert Lewandowski scored a second-half hat-trick after Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was sent off. The hosts, who are on the cusp of relinquishing the La Liga title to Real Madrid despite the victory, took the lead when Fermin Lopez struck. Hudo Duro soon levelled then Pepelu’s penalty gave Valencia the …
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Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski was happy to speak out after scoring a hat-trick against Valencia in La Liga on Monday. The hosts came from 2-1 down to win 4-2 in Barca’s first match since Xavi announced he would be staying on for another season. Here’s what Lewandowski made of it and his thoughts on Barca’s comeback. …
The home crowd in attendance at Barcelona’s meeting with Valencia on Monday night made use of the opportunity to send a message of support to head coach Xavi. This, of course, comes fresh off the 44-year-old’s place on the Barcelona bench for next season being confirmed. After previously announcing back in January his intention to …
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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona survived a tricky first half to beat Valencia 4-2 with the help of a second half hat trick from Robert Lewandowski and a red card to Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili on Monday. On a rainy night in Catalonia, the home side dominated possession but was behind at the break due …
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