Some players simply have instinct in front of goal. Fermin Lopez is one of those players. And it’s a quality that Barcelona will need going into next season. Robert Lewandowski has done his job this season. He’s right there in the middle of the Pichichi race down the stretch of the season. Raphinha has proven …
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Playing against bottom-placed Almeria at the Estadio del Mediterraneo on Thursday night, Barcelona were clear favourites to extend their lead over Girona to four points and claim on second place in the league standings. Fermin Lopez’s early goal gave the Catalans the perfect start against Pepe Mel’s side, but the energy soon fizzled out. Barcelona …
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The 21-year-old scored twice in a slightly uneasy victory for Xavi’s side against La Liga’s bottom side. A Fermin Lopez saved an otherwise languid Barcelona, as the Catalonians sealed a win to all-but secure a second-placed finish in La Liga. The Blaugrana were poor for long stretches, but timely goals from the academy graduate set …
Despite a rather stale performance, FC Barcelona emerged victorious against Almeria. A 2-0 scoreline is ultimately what gave Barça all three points, and they will be happy to take those away. Ultimately, Xavi’s Barcelona maintain a good four-point lead over Girona now, and that is what matters most for them. The hero of the hour, however, …
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Barcelona announced the squad travelling to Estadio del Mediterraneo to face Almeria earlier today and the list featured one notable absentee – Ronald Araujo. Xavi spoke about the Uruguayan international’s situation in his pre-game press conference yesterday, admitting that the defender was still struggling for fitness. “Araujo is still injured and tomorrow we will decide, there will …
After Girona fell to Villarreal in their last league encounter, FC Barcelona now have a clear path to finishing second in La Liga, and thus meet one of the revised objectives for this season, which will also guarantee them a spot in the next edition of the Spanish Super Cup. In fact, the Catalans can …
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Barcelona are back in La Liga action on Thursday night as they travel to bottom-of-the table Almeria. 2023/24 has been a campaign of tumult for the Catalans, who endured a miserable title defence and have already relinquished their crown to Clasico rivals Real Madrid. Thus, their primary objective with three league games remaining is to …
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Barcelona return to action in La Liga on Thursday night as competition takes one final acceleration before the conclusion of the season. Having returned to second place with a win over Real Sociedad over the weekend, the Blaugranas can extend their lead over Girona to four points tomorrow as Michel’s side dropped three points to Villarreal last night. Playing …
The 27-year-old missed the AFCON 2023 tournament due to a muscle injury but was reinstated into the Super Eagles team during the March International break with Finidi Goerge in charge during his interim spell. The former Enyimba Internal coach was officially unveiled as the head coach of the Nigerian Football team by the NFF on Monday, willing …
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After a disappointing 2023/24 campaign, Barcelona will be hoping to add some much-needed quality to the squad by bringing in fresh players in the coming summer. However, Barcelona’s pursuit of reinforcements this summer hinges heavily on overcoming their financial woes. One of Barça’s focus areas is to secure the services of a top-quality winger, especially …
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