FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona

A wave of top center backs is approaching the end of their current deals, and the timing could trigger a scramble across Europe's biggest clubs. With several high-profile defenders free to negotiate from January ahead of contracts expiring in June 2026, teams like Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and Barcelona are watching closely. Among them is Andreas Christensen, whose situation at Barcelona mirrors a broader trend.

Gerard Piqué has taken on thousands of aerial challenges in his career, but one incident stands out to Andreu Gabarrós, head of neurosurgery at Hospital de Bellvitge. Reflecting on a match in which the defender briefly lost consciousness, Gabarrós recalled thinking, "If he gets another impact, he could die." That moment, he says, illustrates how dangerous head trauma in football can be.

It has been a memorable start to the week so far for FC Barcelona, with the reopening of the redeveloped Spotify Camp Nou being announced for this Saturday. The Catalans will finally play a game at their iconic stadium after two and a half years, when they take on Athletic Club on 22 November. And, there is more good news leading up to the match, as manager Hansi Flick is set to welcome some important players back from injury.

"I wasn't surprised that Xavi was there and I thought he was free to do whatever he wants. I'm not surprised because in the past he had a relationship with Victor Font," he told RAC1. "All Barça fans can do what they think is appropriate. We're not in the middle of an election campaign yet, so I won't comment on everything. "When I said 'mestretites' (know-it-alls), I didn't specify names or positions.

"I like the Barça coach, I think he's a decent person, but I heard what Luis said and I think it was blown out of proportion. De la Fuente certainly didn't mean to offend him."

Pep Guardiola, still regarded as one of the most influential figures in Barcelona's modern history, has quietly extinguished one of the most persistent fantasies held by many Blaugrana supporters. While the Manchester City manager continues to be admired in Catalonia for everything he achieved as both a player and a coach, he has now addressed, and dismissed the possibility of becoming FC Barcelona's president in the future.

Sometimes, when I talk to Ronald Araujo I tell him. When he scores goals or when he wins something, I tell him, remember, people have no memory and every three days they are going to demand the same from you, and that's what happens to him, he has to perform every game between an 8 and a 10 because if not the people will already ask him. It's what Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético demand of you. Be at a high level and constantly.

I asked Dani Olmo before making my final decision so he could tell me a bit about it. He said that the league was improving, but that if I was fit, I wouldn't have any trouble playing. It's a very good league for developing and gaining experience.

His left-footed profile, style of play, and tactical reading make him the closest match to what Iñigo offered, but with even more dynamism. Schlotterbeck is widely praised for his superb ability to break lines with pinpoint passes, carrying an "exquisite left foot" that allows him to deliver long balls with ease. His natural aggressiveness, commanding duels, and quick recovery pace make him an ideal partner for a ball-playing defender like Cubarsi.

"I think everything starts with the number 7, because it's my favorite number, and for the history that connects us. Throughout my life, I've worn it, whether in the youth categories at the academy or with the age-group national teams-so, the ability to take this step and wear it here with the senior team is a very special moment for me," he told the media.