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Barcelona's Bernal suffers ACL rupture

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 - 08:02 GMT

The 17-year-old Bernal sustained the injury to his left knee during Tuesday's 2-1 victory at Rayo Vallecano, where he was forced off the pitch in the final minutes.

Olmo thrilled after scoring on dream Barcelona debut

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 - 12:29 GMT

Barcelona's attacking midfielder Dani Olmo said on Tuesday he was delighted with his dream debut for the Spanish giants, coming off the bench to score the winner in a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory at Rayo Vallecano.

Lewandowski strike earns Barcelona 2-1 win over Athletic

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 - 10:43 GMT

Striker Robert Lewandowski smashed home a rebound to earn Barcelona a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao in an absorbing LaLiga clash on Saturday.

Lewandowski double as Barcelona fight back to beat Valencia

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 - 05:32 GMT

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski's brace earned depleted Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at Valencia in their opening game of the LaLiga season on Saturday.

New Barcelona boss Flick satisfied with squad ahead of LaLiga start

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 - 07:12 GMT

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has no complaints over his squad and fully trusts the club, the German said on the eve of Saturday's LaLiga opening clash at Valencia.

Barcelona bank on teen sensation Yamal to help dethrone Real

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 - 03:19 GMT

Barcelona hope the stunning rise of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal will elevate a talented young squad under the guidance of new manager Hansi Flick and help them regain the LaLiga title from a star-studded Real Madrid.

Barcelona sack Xavi after season of turmoil

Sat, 25 May 2024 - 12:28 GMT

Barcelona sacked manager Xavi Hernandez on Friday, four weeks after confirming their former midfielder would honour the last year of his contract and lead them through next season.

LaLiga title race on the line at Clasico against Real, Xavi says

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 - 03:32 GMT

Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez said winning Sunday's "El Clasico" in the Spanish capital is the only way his side can hold off Real Madrid's run to the LaLiga title - the only remaining major silverware Barca could win this season.

Felix bicycle kick earns Barcelona win at Cadiz

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 - 01:22 GMT

Barca moved to 70 points, eight behind leaders Real Madrid, whom they will face in the "El Clasico" at the Santiago Bernabeu next weekend.

Luis Enrique confident PSG can recover to win tie against Barcelona

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 02:25 GMT

Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique said he is still confident his team can overcome a 3-2 home loss to Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final and shine against the Spanish side next week to progress.

Raphinha scores twice to help Barca fight back and win at PSG

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 11:23 GMT

Brazil forward Raphinha scored twice to help Barcelona secure a 3-2 win at Paris St Germain in a lively Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, earning the Spanish side their first win in the knockout stage in four years.

Man City draw Real Madrid in Champions League quarters, Barca face PSG

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 11:51 GMT

Arsenal returned to the quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years and they play Bayern Munich which will give the German club's star striker Harry Kane -- who has scored 36 goals this season -- another crack at his former north London rivals

Superb Yamal strike hands Barcelona 1-0 win over Mallorca

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 - 12:54 GMT

Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal struck a fine late goal to secure a hard-fought 1-0 home win against plucky Mallorca on Friday to move within five points of leaders Real Madrid.

Barcelona have not given up hope of winning successive LaLiga titles, says coach Xavi

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 - 04:34 GMT

Champions Barcelona are determined not to let their crammed schedule get in the way of their bid to win back-to-back LaLiga titles even though they are third in the standings, coach Xavi Hernandez said ahead of Saturday's clash against Getafe.

Napoli fight back to draw with Barcelona in dull game

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 05:29 GMT

Napoli fought back to hold visitors Barcelona to a dour 1-1 draw in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday as Victor Osimhen cancelled out Robert Lewandowski's opener.

Barca cannot afford any more slip-ups, says boss Xavi

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 - 12:20 GMT

Barca are third in the standings with 51 points from 24 matches, 10 behind leaders Real and five less than Girona, and Xavi is aware that anything other than a win against 17th-placed Celta on Saturday would make matters worse for his team.

Barca's Laporta to 'rethink everything' if Super League doesn't start in 1-2 years

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 - 10:56 GMT

Barcelona President Joan Laporta said the European Super League could take off next season or at least by the 2025-26 campaign, but if it fails to, the LaLiga side will have to reevaluate everything.

Barcelona knocked out of Cup as Athletic hit extra-time double

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 09:17 GMT

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday as brothers Inaki and Nico Williams struck in extra time in a breathtaking quarter-final.

Barcelona to face Real Madrid in Super Cup final after 2-0 over Osasuna

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 10:00 GMT

Barca set up a dream showpiece clash on Sunday with Real Madrid, who had beaten city rivals Atletico Madrid in a breathtaking 5-3 derby earlier in the week. It will be a re-match from last year's final, which Barca won 3-1.

Barca defender Cancelo sidelined with knee injury

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 - 11:43 GMT

Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo will be out for a period of time due to a knee injury he sustained during their win against Las Palmas in LaLiga, the club said on Friday.

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