How Barcelona could line up against Real Sociedad

Barcelona head coach Xavi is expected to make a couple of changes to his starting side for Monday’s La Liga clash against Real Sociedad. The Catalan outfit will again be without the services of three players through injury, with Alejandro Balde and Gavi remaining long-term absentees for the club. Frenkie de Jong, meanwhile, is sidelined with an ankle injury, with the Netherlands international …

AFTER PAU CUBARSÍ, BARCELONA READYING CONTRACT TALKS WITH 7 MORE PLAYERS

The powers that be at La Liga giants Barcelona are ready to sit down for contract talks with no fewer than seven members of the club’s first-team squad. That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who have this weekend provided an insight into the situation. Barcelona, of course, are fresh off confirming the contract renewal of an absolutely …

Barcelona will owe Bayern Munich €1.25 million if Lewandowski scores two more goals

In terms of competing for trophies, Barcelona’s season is done and dusted, with losses to PSG and Real Madrid proving to be the final nail in the coffin. But there are side quests that still offer a glimmer of hope for salvaging some pride and momentum heading into the next season. For example, making top …

Exclusive: Barcelona closing in on World Cup winner says Fabrizio Romano

Barcelona are closing in on their first signing of the summer as the Catalan club are waiting to get the transfer of Real Betis’ Guido Rodríguez over the line.  he World Cup winner will leave the Seville-based club at the end of the season when his contract expires and already has a deal in place to …

Xavi believes Barcelona veteran superstar will no longer regain his best levels – report

Having failed to recreate their success from last season, Barcelona have much to ponder in the upcoming summer transfer window. Fortifications in key areas of the squad are essential to recovering a competitive edge, while downsizing the squad will also be a priority to streamline the team and alleviate financial burdens. Among those potentially impacted …

Brazilian star could be sacrificed for new Barcelona target – report

As more and more time passes, FC Barcelona inch closer and closer to the summer transfer window. In terms of what the Catalan giants actually plan to do, drastic measures are to be expected from them. The disappointment of this season has to serve as a reminder to Barcelona as they plan for the future. …

Two Barcelona Legends Came to Training ‘Drunk’ – They Were Sold to Protect Messi

HIGHLIGHTS  Ronaldinho and Deco once turned up to Barcelona training drunk, according to Alexander Hleb.  They were sold by Pep Guardiola to protect rising star Lionel Messi from unwanted distractions.  Messi’s impact on Barcelona grew post-Ronaldinho and Deco, as he developed into football’s greatest player. Barcelona and Lionel Messi is a supreme tale of success but one that …

XAVI PLANNING POSITION CHANGE FOR KEY BARCELONA STAR NEXT SEASON

An insight into the plans of Barcelona head coach Xavi for a leading member of his defensive ranks beyond the summer has today been forthcoming online. The info comes courtesy of Mundo Deportivo, and surrounds Jules Koundé. Stopper Koundé, for his part, has of course continued to play a pivotal role for Barcelona across the season …

WHY BARCELONA OPTED AGAINST MOVING FOR CHELSEA-BOUND ‘MESSINHO’

An insight into the decision on the part of the powers that be at La Liga giants Barcelona not to sanction a move for Brazilian sensation Estêvão Willian has today been provided. The name of attacker Estêvão, nicknamed ‘Messinho’ in his home country of Brazil, has of course dominated the headlines across Europe over the …

BARCELONA ‘ALREADY WORKING’ ON DEAL FOR ATHLETIC CLUB STAR

The powers that be at La Liga giants Barcelona have begun work towards securing the signature of a headline member of the attacking ranks at Athletic Club. That’s according to Diario Sport, who point towards Nico Williams as the player in question. The name of wide-man Williams has of course taken its place front and centre …