Robert Lewandowski failed to score for the sixth straight game, and Barcelona seldom carved out any clear chances in a shock 1-0 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Poland striker, Barca’s most obvious attacking threat, was rendered anonymous by a dogged defence, as his side saw their hopes of getting…
We’ve had the era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but it now feels like the Englishman is about to dominate the biggest fixture in football Jude Bellingham’s first el Clasico appeared to be passing him by. Just like nearly every Real Madrid player around him, he was struggling to get into Saturday’s game at…
Ilkay Gundogan once again delivered in a big game as he scored the opener for Barcelona in El Clasico on Saturday. Gundogan handed Barca the lead Has now scored in Der Klassiker, the Manchester derby and El Clasico Fastest El Clasico goal since Neymar’s 2014 strike WHAT HAPPENED? The German midfielder, who joined the Catalan giants this…
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez revealed he could start some key players against Real Madrid on Saturday who have been out injured in recent weeks, if they arrive 100 percent fit. The Spanish champions have been without forwards Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, midfielders Pedri and Frenkie de Jong and defenders Jules Kounde and Sergi Roberto in…
Barcelona are hopeful of having Pedri and Robert Lewandowski available for selection for the El-Clasico clash against Real Madrid on October 28. Recall Pedri suffered a thigh injury in late August during training, while Lewandowski injured his left ankle during the club’s Champions League clash against FC Porto earlier this month. According to the Athletic,…
Barcelona’s injury woes continue yet again as defender Jules Kounde left the pitch during the match at Granada on Sunday, which ended in a 2–2 draw. The Frenchman, who had been Barcelona’s ‘most important’ defender this season, limped off after teammate Gavi crashed into him after the youngster tried to clear the ball. He seemed…
Lionel Messi appears to have magic powers, and he once predicted that he would score a Champions League hat-trick for Barcelona against Arsenal. Complete faith in his own ability Helped to down the Gunners Still going strong in the United States WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine superstar had his crystal ball in full working order back…
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal found the back of the net against Granada to become the youngest goalscorer ever in the Spanish top flight Scored first goal at 16 years and 87 days Fired home to halve Granada lead Took record from Malaga’s Fabrice Olinga WHAT HAPPENED? Yamal ghosted into the box and finished into an empty…
Inter Miami boss Tata Martino addresses Lionel Messi’s possible loan return to Barcelona following the team’s playoff elimination. Tata Martino downplays Messi loan rumors Messi’s possible return to Barcelona questioned Messi’s form and international commitments WHAT HAPPENED? After Inter Miami’s playoff hopes dwindled with a 1-0 loss to Cincinnati, Martino addressed rumours of Messi’s potential loan move…
Xavi believes Frenkie de Jong is one of the world’s best midfielders and Barcelona’s players’ performances do not get the credit they deserve. Barca boss Xavi defends his players Says they don’t get the credit they deserve Hails De Jong as ‘world class’ WHAT HAPPENED? Barcelona won last season’s La Liga with a 10-point cushion over…
