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Xavi confirms Vitor Roque January plan: “It’d be crucial for the team”

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández confirmed in his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s La Liga match against Atlético Madrid that the club is working on the registration of new signing Vitor Roque in the January transfer window. Barça signed Roque last summer and announced he would only join ahead of the 2024-25 season, but rumors began circulating that the club would try to sign him in January if there was enough salary cap room. The season-ending injury to Gavi will …

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Xavi: Ter Stegen ruled out for Atlético clash

Barcelona will be without the world’s best goalkeeper for a third consecutive game as Xavi Hernández confirmed on Saturday’s pre-match press conference that the German has been ruled out of Sunday’s La Liga clash against Atlético Madrid at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium due to his back injury. Xavi: “Ter Stegen tested it out and he has discomfort. He is ruled out for tomorrow. He is sad that he can’t play, because he is one of the captains and is very …

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Barcelona vs Atletico: What to look out for this weelend

Barcelona enjoyed a good win over Porto in midweek in the Champions League but there’s little time to celebrate with an other big game up next against Atletico. Both teams sit on 31 points going into the game, albeit Atletico have a game in hand, and there’s plenty to play for if the two clubs are going to fight for the title this season. Let’s take a look at what to look out for at Montjuic: Joao Felix has a …

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FC Barcelona News: 2 December 2023

Penultimate session before the big game against Atlético Madrid – FC BarcelonaOne of the clashes of the season is just around the corner at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys with Atlético Madrid the visitors on Sunday, kick off 9pm CET. Both Barça and the visitors are coming off the back of wins in midweek in the Champions League which have secured their places in the last 16 of the competition. The lowdown on Atlético Madrid – FC BarcelonaGames between FC …

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Joao Felix says ‘it’s not enough to just win’ at Barca

-Joao Felix seems to be learning exactly what it’s like to play for Barcelona as he adjusts to life at the Camp Nou. The Portugal international has admitted in a new interview he’s realised that winning is not enough when it comes to playing for the Catalan giants after scoring against Porto in midweek. “At Barça the responsibility is greater than anywhere, it is not enough to win, you also have to play well and that means more pressure that …

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Barcelona identify reason for Balde’s drop in form

Barcelona have reportedly identified the main reason for Alejandro Balde’s drop in form this season after a stunning campaign last time out. Balde established himself as a regular in the first team last season, above both Marcos Alonso and Jordi Alba, but hasn’t hit the same heights consistently in the current campaign. Xavi has even preferred to switch Joao Cancelo at left-back at times, with the Portugal international putting in a stellar showing in midweek against Porto. Tot Costa have …

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Barca to miss out on Moscardo, Inaki signs on with Athletic

Barcelona are always being linked with dozens of players across the two world but are set to miss out on two stars who have been rumored targets of the Catalan giants. Up first is Athletic forward Nico Williams who has just put pen to paper on a new deal with the Basque side. There had been whispers that Barca wanted Williams in the summer on a free transfer, particularly as he’s good mates with Lamine Yamal, Gavi and Alejandro Balde. …

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Lionel Messi opens up on feud with Robert Lewandowski

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has admitted he was pretty upset with Robert Lewandowski after the striker spoke out about missing out on the Ballon d’Or in 2021. Messi took the award instead and spoke kindly about Lewandowski, saying how he had deserved it the previous year when it was cancelled due to the pandemic. Lewandowski reportedly questioned whether Messi’s words were sincere, comments he has since said were misinterpreted, which did not go down well with the GOAT. The ill-feeling …

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Barcelona come up with Cancelo and Felix plan

Barcelona reportedly want to take steps towards signing Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo in the January transfer window. The two players are on loan for the season at Barcelona, and it seems the Catalans have already decided to keep hold of the duo. Mundo Deportivo reckon Barca are hoping they can land Felix by offering €40 million and a player for the Portugal international. Atletico are thought to want around €80m for Felix, and it remains to be seen whether …

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