The UEFA Champions League returns following the break for the Christmas holidays. Two group-stage matches remain in January under this season’s new format, with much at stake. The top eight teams will progress directly to the knockout stage, while teams finishing from ninth to 24th will compete in a play-off to secure their place in …
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Hansi Flick calls up out-of-favor Barcelona player to replace injured Dani Olmo for Benfica clash
Following a disappointing 1-1 draw against Getafe in La Liga on Saturday night at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona now shift their focus to the UEFA Champions League, where they are set to face S.L. Benfica on Tuesday night at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. The Catalans not only dropped two …
Barça NewsTrust & confident: The secret sauce of Barcelona defender’s success this season
Alejandro Balde has been in the news lately due to an unfortunate reason. The Barcelona defender was the subject of racist chants during the game against Getafe this past weekend. Balde has since received immense support from the club and his teammates, while FIFA president Gianni Infantino has also condemned the racial abuse that happened in the …
Barcelona’s struggles in La Liga highlighted by one key statistic this season
The euphoria over Barcelona’s recent Spanish Super Cup triumph has dissipated in the Catalan camp, no thanks to a draw with Getafe. The disappointing result allowed Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid to further extend the gap at the top of the league table, while Barça, for their part, are experiencing their worst run in La …
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Barcelona in-form superstar feels ‘happy and privileged’ to be one of the club captains
Raphinha has enjoyed a superb turnaround this season. From being a second-choice player for Xavi Hernandez, the Brazilian has become an attacking lynchpin for Barcelona, under the leadership of Hansi Flick. Flick’s trust in Raphinha has been repaid well by the player, who has been involved in 31 goals in just 29 competitive matches this season. …
Barcelona confirm massive Dani Olmo blow ahead of Benfica clash as fears grow over longer absence
Barcelona have been hit by an injury blow to key playmaker Dani Olmo ahead of their next game against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. Olmo complained of muscular discomfort in his calf after featuring as a substitute in the LaLiga draw against Getafe on Saturday and Barca have now confirmed that he …
Barça NewsHansi Flick talks title race, Balde, missed chances after Getafe 1-1 Barcelona
Barcelona’s dream run in 2025 came to an abrupt end as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Getafe last night. Flick went on to surmise that Barcelona did enough when it came to creating chances and were simply a goal away from snatching a victory. It was yet another disappointing outing for Barça in La …
Three talking points from Getafe 1-1 Barcelona
Welcome to Getafe, Hansi Flick Hansi Flick became the latest Barcelona boss to fail to win at Getafe on Saturday night as the Catalan giants departed with just a point and bags of frustration. Getafe is never an easy place to play for numerous reasons and Barca hadn’t tasted victory – or even scored – at the …
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Pedri 9, Yamal 9 | Getafe 1-1 Barcelona: Player ratings
Barcelona faced off against Jose Bordalas’ Getafe late on Saturday night in a league clash the team has loathed for years. After all, the team’s last goal at Coliseum Alfonso Perez ahead of kickoff was back in 2019 and the team was winless in its last four appearances at the stadium. On this occasion, however, …
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Barça NewsBarcelona heavyweight’s new contract to have an ‘escape route’ for the summer – report
Barcelona and Ronald Araujo have indeed come a full circle from where their situation was a week ago. The Uruguayan international, who appeared set to leave the club and join Juventus this month, turned his decision around after a discussion with Deco and is now set to stay until the end of the season. Barcelona …