Full match player rating below: Thibaut Courtois—4: A rare poor showing from the big Belgian. Needlessly came out on Ferran Torres’ late equalizer in the second half. Arguably could have done better on Kounde’s game-winner. Lucas Vazquez—6: A few poor passes in transition when the team was on the attack in the first half. Some…
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming Copa del Rey Final against Barcelona. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy, Tchouameni, Ceballos, Valverde, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius. Barcelona starting XI (TBC): Szczesny, Kounde, Cubarsi, Iñigo, Martin, Pedri, De Jong, Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha, Ferran. Which team will be able to focus on…
Saturday’s Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Seville is set to go ahead after a chaotic few hours. Real Madrid were said to be considering boycotting the game after being angered by match referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea. The club are thought to have wanted the official replaced but that isn’t…
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has raised a few eyebrows with his team selection for Tuesday’s clash against Real Mallorca. The German coach has made a number of changes to his starting XI, notably handing Ansu Fati a place in his team. Flick was asked about the decision before kick-off at Montjuic and spoke about his…
Barcelona have been hit with a major injury setback at the worst time possible, as the club recently confirmed a hamstring injury to left-back Alejandro Balde, and everything points to the fact that he will be out of action for around three weeks. This comes at a critical period in the season, with important matches…
Eric Garcia hailed the importance of Barcelona’s win over Leganes after Hansi Flick’s side won 1-0 at Butarque in La Liga on Saturday. The versatile star was back in the starting XI as the Catalans picked up a crucial win that sends Flick’s men seven points clear at the top of the table. Garcia spoke…
Barcelona were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Real Betis on Saturday in La Liga in a game that came just hours after title rivals Real Madrid had been beaten by Valencia. It feels like a missed opportunity for Barcelona, although the results do mean the Catalan giants finish the day now four points…
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has spoken of the club’s relief after the CSD confirmed on Thursday that Dani Olmo and Pau Victor can continue to play for the Catalans. The two players will remain registered which is great news for Barca. La Liga has already confirmed plans to appeal the decision in news that will…
Hansi Flick says “dreaming is allowed” after Barcelona booked their spot in the Copa del Rey final by beating Atletico Madrid. Barcelona overcame Atletico Madrid 5-4 on aggregate to set up another Clasico showdown at the end of April. Here’s what Flick had to say after the game. “I’m really happy with how we played….
Barcelona continue their hectic schedule with a monster Copa del Rey semi-final second leg as the Blaugrana travel to the capital to meet Atlético Madrid at the Estadio Metropolitano with a spot in the title match on the line. These two played out an insane 4-4 draw in Montjuïc in the first leg five weeks…
