Real Madrid, who have presented themselves as private prosecutors in the court investigation, have been at war with the Blaugrana, especially after the latter decided to sever ties with the Super League project and strengthen their relationship with UEFA and EFC. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has publicly attacked Barcelona on more than one occasion.
It all starts with believing in a comeback. From what I'm reading, the players and coaches have this mentality. Honestly, I think it's possible. The opponent is very strong, but when I scored my last goal, we were facing one of the best teams in the world, PSG.
It is decisive when you are 1-0 up and then concede a penalty and then have one player less. The foul was outside the box and the foul should be given where it starts, not where it ends.
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.
Against Villarreal, we saw the very best of Hansi Flick's Barcelona. Attack after attack, which resulted in four goals, while their opponents, a formidable goal scoring team, could barely generate offense. The intensity was high, the pressing was effective, and the game from start to finish was never in doubt.
First-team player Robert Lewandowski suffered trauma during yesterday's match against Villarreal. The tests carried out today have diagnosed a bone fracture on the inner side of the left eye's orbit. The player will be sidelined for Tuesday's match against Atlético de Madrid.
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.
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.
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.
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has pretty much ruled out a last dance at the Spotify Camp Nou, at this point, and has informed all the presidential candidates of the same. The current Inter Miami megastar, though, would be open to a return in a different role sometime in the future, but a comeback in a playing capacity is off the table.
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.
