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2+ hour, 11+ min ago (368+ words) Barcelona will welcome Atletico Madrid at the Nou Camp this Tuesday night as they hope to secure a win at home in La Liga. The Catalan giants managed to earn an impressive 3-1 win over Alaves recently, which should give them a ton of confidence ahead of this game. Hansi Flick will opt for the 4-3-3 formation once again and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this clash. Jules Kounde, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong could all play from the start of this game. Joan Garcia will function in goal for Barcelona after conceding one goal in his last appearance. Eric Garcia will operate alongside Pau Cubarsi at the heart of the Barcelona backline as they hope to keep a good shape on the defensive end of the field. Jules Kounde will try to prove his worth…...

4+ hour, 9+ min ago (181+ words) Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has confirmed that attacking star Raphinha participated in only one aspect of team training on Monday. Speaking during his pre-match press conference ahead of facing Atl'tico Madrid on Tuesday, Barca's headmaster was drawn on Raphinha's absence from several training drills at the Ciutat Esportiva this morning. And Flick went on to explain: "Raphinha? He only participated in rondos today but he's ready now to play a full 90." Though he did not specifically state as much, the understanding is that Raphinha's reduced load came in an effort to minimise the risk of any potential injury setback. The 28-year-old is fresh off his first start since all the way back in September over the weekend, following a lengthy spell on the treatment table with a hamstring problem. With the fixtures now coming thick and fast, and Raphinha…...

5+ hour, 59+ min ago (762+ words) Barcelona have scored 12 goals in their last 5 league games vs Atletico Atletico concede less than 1 goal per away match this season Atletico create one of La Liga's highest shots per counter-attack Hansi Flick said the time has come for Barcelona to lay down a marker by beating another of LaLiga's standout teams, ahead of Tuesday's meeting with Atletico Madrid. Atletico travel to Camp Nou on Tuesday with just three points separating the teams in the LaLiga standings. Barca are top with 34 points from 14 games, having overcome Alaves 3-1 on Saturday. Real Madrid are second with Villarreal in third, and Simeone's side round out the top four. Flick's team were beaten 2-1 by their Clasico rivals in October, and have also finished on the losing side against Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea in the Champions League this season. The head coach believes a win…...

7+ hour, 21+ min ago (238+ words) Lamine YamalWith just a few months to go before the 2026 World Cup, Lamine Yamal is radiating absolute confidence in Spain's chances.After clinching the Euro 2024 title, Spain is among the top favorit... With just a few months to go before the 2026 World Cup, Lamine Yamal is radiating absolute confidence in Spain's chances. After clinching the Euro 2024 title, Spain is among the top favorites to lift the trophy at the 2026 World Cup. The global showdown will run from June 11 to July 19. For Lamine Yamal, there is no doubt: Spain will claim its second star on American soil. "Will Spain win the World Cup? Yes," replied the Barcelona prodigy, flashing a confident smile, during an interview on CBS Sports' 60 Minutes. Argentina, France, England, and Portugal have been put on notice. With just a few months to go before the 2026 World Cup, Lamine…...

9+ hour, 3+ min ago (334+ words) Barcelona manager Hansi Flick went viral at the weekend, after images of a heartfelt conversation with Raphinha after their 3-1 win over Alaves. The German manager was seen on the bench after the match looking deeply upset with something. It was an image that has concerned the Blaugrana fanbase, perhaps betraying Flick's true feelings about his side's struggles this season. The following morning, it was reported that Flick was unhappy with the fact assistants Marcus Sorg and Jose Ramon de la Fuente were sent off during the game. It was the second question that Flick was asked by the press during his pre-match duties, as Barcelona prepare to take on Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou. Flick backed up the version that had been reported in the local media. Further expanding on his constant calls for his side to improve both off…...

9+ hour, 42+ min ago (696+ words) Barcelona goes down 1-0 early, but quickly responds for the 3-1 win over Alav's. (1:12) There's been understandable consternation from those who are either of an Barcelona persuasion or who simply like and respect Hansi Flick, when they saw the state of the German coach on Saturday. The Spanish champions had beaten Alav's 3-1 at home to go clear at the top of LaLiga despite the visitors taking the lead after 44 seconds. - Barcelona vs. Atl'tico: Stream LIVE 12/1, 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+ (U.S.) - Chaos for Barcelona: Reranking Champions League after MD5 - Bonmat" breaks leg in training ahead of Nations League decider Flick had watched his team struggle to contain a nomadic striker named Lucas Boy', and his heart sunk in the knowledge that the genuine article, a guy who makes Boy' look like a docile lightweight, is coming to town. That man is Atl'tico Madrid striker Alexander S'rloth....

11+ hour, 29+ min ago (255+ words) As reported last week, FC Barcelona had set their sights on Al-Ahly teenage prodigy Hamza Abdelkarim. Just 17 years old, the young striker has emerged as one of the most exciting prospects in African football and the Catalans seemingly have taken note of his promise and potential. Building on the early reports, journalist Achraf Ben Ayad now claims that Barcelona's interest in Abdelkarim is official and genuine. In fact, the La Liga champions have already made initial moves to explore the signing of the 17-year-old striker. A centre-forward by trade, the 17-year-old starlet has made two senior appearances for Al-Ahly thus far " one each in the Egyptian Premier League and the CAF Champions League. Meanwhile, Abdelkarim has bagged 12 goals in 19 matches for the Egyptian U-17 national team. Two of those goals came in the FIFA U-17 World Cup from four games. Barcelona have…...

13+ hour, 41+ min ago (318+ words) During their time in Barcelona, Hritik Roshan and Saba Azad visited Shoronpo, a Japanese restaurant famous for its piping hot ramen and soup dumplings. Roshan and Azad enjoyed Shoronpo's food to their heart's content in a video the multi-talented actress uploaded. "Just two hungry hippos eating their way through the world!! Some people eat to live, others live to eat; we wholeheartedly belong to the latter bunch," Saba Azad captioned the post. Saba and the Kites actor were completely blown away by the ramen at Shoronpo. "We recommend the homemade ramen in chicken broth," Azad added. She said the place also had minced pork as an add-on option. The couple jointly endorsed the restaurant, calling it "our favourite ramen joint" in Spain. Love for food can make people do wonders. Saba Azad and Hritik Roshan enjoyed the food so much…...

14+ hour, 13+ min ago (1350+ words) Welcome to the latest edition of Inside Barcelona, our weekly series to follow throughout the 2025-26 La Liga season. Every week, we will bring you information and analysis on the biggest talking points, cutting through the noisy world of all things Barca with reporting you can trust. Barca won their fourth consecutive game in La Liga on Saturday and are top of the table after Real Madrid's draw at Girona on Sunday night. Despite that, spirits are not high at the club. After beating Alaves 3-1, images broadcast by DAZN of Hansi Flick slumped on the bench captured the moment the Catalans are going through. The German manager appeared completely dejected following the final whistle in a game Barca won without a convincing performance. Raphinha went over to console him, leaning in close to speak with the 60-year-old. Flick's expression did not…...

15+ hour, 39+ min ago (35+ words) Colombia were the only side to stop Argentina from winning en route to the Copa America final in March and many expected another tight contest here. A pair of well-struck Rossi strikes, with a ......