See you on Tuesday at Camp Nou, it could be a magical night. Fresh from a standout performance against Villarreal, the teenager sent a message through the club's official social media accounts, holding the match ball after his hat trick.
In the end, fair play is when a player is on the ground and you kick the ball out of play. We did it once, maybe twice, and at that moment Lamine was lying on the ground, I expected that from the opponent, and that's what I told him.
I wasn't feeling well myself, it was a mix of everything, plus the pubalgia which I think is now behind me, but I wasn't happy playing and I think it showed. For the last week or so I've been feeling much better, I have that desire to smile on the pitch that I haven't had for a long time and I'm very happy, now I'm happy playing.
Agreement for the incorporation of the player Alex Gonzalez to the Juvenil A team of Barça from CF Damm. The whole process was completed earlier today in the presence of Jose Ramon Alexanco, the director of youth football for Barcelona.
We needed the confidence. I'm happy with the result and the performance, although we could have scored a few more goals. Everyone played well. Playing with the ball was important. Also, the finishing touch that we lacked in matches like the one against Real Sociedad.
Barcelona are holding discussions with the Catalan police authorities to have a group of around 500 supporters in the stadium who previously formed part of the groups that made up the Grada d'Animacio (fans' cheering section). The intention is for this body of fans to lead the chanting and generate an atmosphere capable of overturning the 4-0 first-leg deficit.
For Gerard: Happy birthday and good luck in your career. Sincerely, Paolo Maldini," were the words written on the specially dedicated shirt given by the AC Milan legend. While the player's fond nickname may have initially started as light-hearted humour, Martin has stepped up his game and provided some good performances for Barcelona at centre-back to the point where he appears to be ahead of even Ronald Araujo.
Barça Atlètic player Toni Fernandez has a syndesmosis injury to his left ankle, which occurred during Wednesday's match in Castelló. The estimated recovery time will be around four weeks.
Physically, Newcastle are hard to handle. Bruno Guimarães is the heartbeat of their midfield, capable of breaking up play and distributing long passes. Alongside Sandro Tonali, Newcastle has a midfield that mixes grit with skill. The good news for Barcelona, is that Guimarães is currently sidelined and not expected back for the two games.
Pedri is an extraordinary player. He has enormous potential, is technically fantastic, and the way he moves the ball and sees the game is impressive, especially for a striker. Playing with him in behind is simply easier.
Before, it was stressful because I'd look at the clock when there were 60 seconds left and think, 'Let's see when they'll arrive'. It's something I don't like because it's also pressure for me, so I decided to talk to the captains and leave the decision up to them. Since then, no one has been late, so I guess we made the right decision.
Barça had a full week to rest, recover and prepare for this one but have a monster game against Atlético Madrid in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals just three days later, so Flick's lineup decisions for this one could be affected by his plans for next Tuesday.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the 30 million euro purchase option has been agreed with Manchester United and is set to be paid in three annual installments of 10 million. The remaining step is to adjust the salary and contract length to fit within La Liga's financial fair play rules.
