Barcelona ‘operation’ underway to sign €60m Bundesliga star

The 25-year-old spent seven years in Barcelona’s youth setup before moving to Dinamo Zagreb in July 2014, when he was just 16 years of age. Olmo stayed in Croatia for the next six years before returning to mainland Europe, joining RB Leipzig on a four-year contract, but Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo report that Barcelona are keen to …

Robert Lewandowski calls on Barcelona to go on the attack against Real Madrid

Robert Lewandowski has called for Barcelona to go on the attack against Real Madrid when they face their bitter rivals at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday in El Clasico. Barcelona go into the game needing to pick themselves up from a tough defeat to PSG in the Champions League in midweek, while Real Madrid knocked …

1 IN, 1 OUT: BARCELONA TO MAKE ONE CHANGE TO XI FOR REAL MADRID CLASH

An insight into the XI of players expected to take to the pitch for Barcelona against Real Madrid on Sunday has today been provided. The info comes courtesy of Mundo Deportivo, and points towards one major change in being in store. Barca, of course, are fresh off being sent packing from the Champions League in heartbreaking …

Chelsea beats Barcelona 1-0 in 1st leg of Women’s Champions League semifinals

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Erin Cuthbert fired Chelsea to a 1-0 win over Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League semifinal first-leg match on Saturday, handing the defending champions their first home loss in five years. Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas missed a glorious chance to equalize when she shot wide right from close range …

Barcelona coach calls up a new face from the academy for training ahead of El Clasico

Xavi’s time at Barcelona may be nearing its end, but the club legend’s managerial spell will always be remembered for his faith in the academy. So far, Xavi has given debuts to 15 La Masia stars during his tenure at the club to varying successes. Many, including Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, have gone on to become indispensable parts …

Real Madrid manager predicts ‘successful future’ for two Barcelona wonderkids

As FC Barcelona get set to take on Real Madrid in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, Los Blancos manager Carlo Ancelotti had words of praise for two Blaugrana talents. It has been a dream breakthrough season for Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, both of whom have become permanent fixtures in the starting XI at Barcelona despite …

Joao Cancelo reveals death threats after Barcelona’s Champions League exit

The Catalan giants were in a strong position heading into the second leg after winning the pair’s first encounter 3-2 at the Parc des Princes, and extended their aggregate lead through Raphinha. But Ronald Araujo’s sending off turned the game on its head, allowing PSG to get back into the tie and eventually turn things …

‘The most important game’ – Xavi talks ahead of Barcelona’s ‘final’ vs Real Madrid

Barcelona will take on Real Madrid in perhaps their most important match of the season tomorrow at the Santiago Bernabeu. Having crashed out of the UEFA Champions League earlier this week, Barcelona have only the La Liga title left to play for. They are already eight points behind leaders Real Madrid in the table and …

“We are ready to win” – Robert Lewandowski urges Barcelona to put on a show in El Clasico

Barcelona are aiming to bounce back from Tuesday’s Champions League exit in the best possible way: by defeating bitter rivals Real Madrid in the final Clasico of the season. The two heavyweights meet on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu, in a match that could end the La Liga title race. A defeat would end Barcelona’s …

Xavi expected to make one big change to the Barcelona lineup for Real Madrid clash

On Sunday night, the Santiago Bernabeu will provide the setting for a feisty encounter between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid with the La Liga title race at stake. A win for Barcelona would see them cut down the gap to Real Madrid to five points with six games to be played, leaving the title race …