Barcelona
Ancelotti Exposed as Madrid Struggles to Accommodate Mbappe
Real Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Arsenal has left coach Carlo Ancelotti on shaky ground. The 5-1 aggregate defeat has exposed the team’s flaws, and Ancelotti’s inability to accommodate Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior together without destabilizing the team has been a major factor. Tactical DilemmaAncelotti has deployed Mbappe in a […]
Barcelona’s Narrow Escape: Hat-Trick Not Enough for Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona may have appeared one-sided on aggregate, but the second leg was a far more intense and closely contested affair than the 5-3 scoreline suggests. Serhou Guirassy’s hat-trick for Dortmund brought the German side tantalizingly close to an upset, but an own goal from Ramy Bensebaini ultimately proved decisive. […]
Barcelona Edges Leganes 1-0, Extends La Liga Lead
Barcelona secured a crucial 1-0 win over Leganes in La Liga matchday 31, played at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque today. The only goal of the match came in the 48th minute when Jorge Saenz deflected Raphinha’s cross into his own net, giving Barcelona the lead they would hold onto for the rest of the […]
Flick Warns of Leganes Threat as Barca Aims to Extend Lead
LaLiga leaders Barcelona will face a tough test against Leganes on Saturday, with manager Hansi Flick warning that the home side will not be taken lightly. Despite having the opportunity to extend their four-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid, Flick emphasized that Leganes are fighting for survival and will be a challenging opponent. “They’re a […]
Barcelona Thrash Dortmund 4-0 in Champions League Quarter-Final
Robert Lewandowski scored twice against his former club Dortmund as Barcelona stormed to a 4-0 victory in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Match ReportBarcelona dominated possession from the start, forcing Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel into early action. Lamine Yamal saw a curling effort saved and fizzed another wide after a sensational […]
Man City Launch Record-Breaking Bid for Lamine Yamal
Manchester City has reportedly launched a “historic offer” for Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, which would set a new world record if accepted by the La Liga side. The offer, valued at €275million (£235m approx), would surpass Neymar’s €222m/£200m move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, the current world record. City’s interest in Yamal is driven by […]
Barcelona Extends La Liga Lead Despite Betis Draw
Barcelona moved four points clear of rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga despite being held to a draw at home by Real Betis. Hansi Flick’s side will be disappointed, though, that their dominant performance did not result in victory as their seven-match winning run in all competitions was ended by the disciplined […]
Araujo Open to Liverpool Move as Talks Intensify
Liverpool are reportedly plotting a potential move for Barcelona defender, Ronald Araujo, this summer. It appears that Anfield is becoming a more likely destination for the Uruguay international, who may be given permission to leave Barca at the end of the current season. Araujo is wanted by Liverpool owing to concerns about Virgil van Dijk’s […]
Flick Wants Lookman Ahead of Diaz — Report
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has reportedly picked Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman as his primary transfer target for the Catalan club’s attacking reinforcement, ahead of Liverpool’s Luis Diaz. The Nigerian forward has been in outstanding form for Atalanta, contributing significantly to the Italian club’s success this season. “Lookman has already informed Atalanta of his desire […]
Barcelona Edge Atletico to Reach Copa del Rey Final
Barcelona secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, advancing to the Copa del Rey final with a 5-4 aggregate score. Ferran Torres’ 26th-minute goal proved decisive, as Barcelona withstood a late Atletico surge to book their spot in the final against Real Madrid. The match was a tense and […]