Barcelona’s three games so far have only generated positive takeaways as the club sit clear at the top of the table with nine points. Yet, that does not go on to say that the team has not had its share of hurdles. While the finances plague the club on the outside, injuries have not been kind in any measure either. …
Read More »Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Barcelona: Olmo’s perfect debut, Pedri magic and a heartbreaking injury
Three matchdays into the new La Liga season, Barcelona are the only team to sit strong on a complete package of nine points. For a team in jeopardy in terms of finances and injuries, that is remarkable. Hansi Flick’s side completed their third win of the season at Estadio de Vallecas last night, putting an end to a three-game winless …
Read More »DFB-Pokal: Carl Zeiss Jena vs Bayer Leverkusen
Match Preview Bayer Leverkusen begin their defence of the German Cup with a trip to Carl Zeiss Jena’s Ernst Abbe Sportfeld on Wednesday. Their opponents play in the north-east regional division of the fourth tier of German football and have made an impressive start to the season, winning all five of their matches to establish a four-point lead at the …
Read More »Three players that could replace injured Marc Bernal at Barcelona
Barcelona’s emerging talent Marc Bernal, who has quickly become a fan favourite, is facing a significant spell on the sidelines due to a recent ACL injury. Reports suggest the young midfielder could be ruled out for several months due to his most recent knock, which has forced Barcelona to step up their efforts in finding a replacement. Here at Barça …
Read More »Barcelona management believes latest signing can play ‘in all positions’ in the attack and midfield
Barcelona’s acquisition of Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig has already begun to pay dividends, with the versatile midfielder making an immediate impact in his debut against Rayo Vallecano. Signed in a high-profile deal earlier this summer, Olmo’s registration was delayed due to ongoing financial complications at the club. However, his debut, which came just a day before the Rayo Vallecano …
Read More »Marc Guehi update – Good and bad news after chaotic night for Crystal Palace
The Marc Guehi saga took another twist last night, adding to the tedious transfer saga that has dragged on now for almost the entire month of August. Starting with the ‘bad news’, not only did Guehi play the full 90 in their 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Norwich, the Eagles suffered another setback at centre-back just 10 minutes, with £14m …
Read More »Barcelona shift priority to a midfield signing before deadline day following injury chaos
Barcelona’s injury woes deepened last night as the club lost Marc Bernal to a serious ACL injury during the win over Rayo Vallecano. The young midfielder’s long-term injury shadowed the club’s narrow win over Rayo, with many expecting the player to be out for months. This is a serious blow for Barcelona, especially considering the kind of start the young …
Read More »Nottingham Forest (A) Pre-match thoughts, team news, possible XI and prediction
This feels like one of the biggest weeks -we’ve had – both on and off the pitch – since the takeover three years ago. Points wise, we’ve made a solid start to 2024/25 with four from a possible six, but we were really poor in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, struggled with 11 men against Southampton and have work to …
Read More »EFL Cup: Slonina, Pines, Holmes among Americans to advance
Gabriel Slonina and Donovan Pines are dancing their way into the third round of EFL Cup. Barnsley earned a 1-0 derby victory over EFL Championship visitors Sheffield United on Tuesday, with both American players contributing to the result. Slonina registered a four-save clean sheet while Pines logged 90 minutes for the first time this season. Max Watters’ finish in the …
Read More »Ronaldo to provide a blast from a glorious past at new-look Champions League draw
August 27 – With UEFA set to unveil the match-ups for its new look Champions League this Thursday at the League Phase Draw, the confederation will also pay homage to its past and Champions League all-time leading goalscorer, Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo will be honoured with a special award from UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin “in recognition of his remarkable legacy in …
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