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Barcelona have confirmed that Aitana Bonmati has been ruled out of action for the next five months after undergoing surgery on a fractured fibula.

The three-time Ballon d’Or win suffered the injury after falling badly during training with the Spain international team and has been forced to go under the knife.

Here’s the club’s official statement:

“First-team player Aitana Bonmatí has undergone successful surgery for the transdesmal fracture of her left fibula. This surgery was performed by Dr. Antoni Dalmau at the Hospital de Barcelona, under the supervision of the Club’s Medical Services. The expected recovery time will be around five months.”

The news means that Aitana’s not due back until early May 2026 in what is a huge blow to Barcelona and Spain.

The national team have vowed to try and win the Nations League for Aitana and play the second leg of their tie against Germany later today, with the scores still goalless after the first leg.

Get well soon, Aitana!

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The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana welcome Atlético Madrid for a huge La Liga game at the Spotify Camp Nou, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 22 players for Tuesday’s clash:

Goalkeepers: 13. Joan Garcia, 25. Wojciech Szczesny, 31. Diego Kochen

Defenders: 3. Alejandro Balde, 5. Pau Cubarsí, 15. Andreas Christensen, 18. Gerard Martín, 23. Jules Kounde, 24. Eric Garcia, 26. Jofre Torrents

Midfielders: 8. Pedri, 17. Marc Casadó, 20. Dani Olmo, 22. Marc Bernal, 27. Dro Fernández, 43. Tommy Marqués

Forwards: 7. Ferran Torres, 9. Robert Lewandowski, 10. Lamine Yamal, 11. Raphinha, 14. Marcus Rashford, 28. Roony Bardghji

There’s a surprising last-minute absence on the list as Frenkie de Jong, who had returned to the team after missing out at the weekend for personal reasons, is ruled out for this one after waking up with a fever, according to reports. He’s one of five first team players not available tonight, along with the injured Fermín López (calf), Marc-André ter Stegen (back) and Gavi (knee), while Ronald Araujo remains away from the team to take care of his mental health.

Predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1):

Joan; Kounde, Cubarsí, Eric, Balde; Casadó, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski

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The match kicks off at 9pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 8pm GMT (UK), 3pm ET, 12pm PT (USA), 1.30am IST (India, Wednesday), and you can join us to follow and comment all the action.

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Focus on Atlético – FC Barcelona
This is a big week for Hansi Flick and his men, and on the first day of the last month of the year they were at the training ground to prepare for a big clash at home to Atlético Madrid in the knowledge, following Real Madrid’s draw at Girona on Sunday, they are the new league leaders.

Flick: ‘We will have to be at our best against a great team’ – FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick cast his eye over Tuesday’s game against Atlético Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou in the pre-games press conference on Monday at the Ciutat Esportiva. The Barça boss is happy to be back on top of the table after Saturday’s win over Alavés but also recognised that his team will need to be at their best against Diego Simeone’s team.

FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid: Winning points by different routes – FC Barcelona
This Tuesday at 9pm CET, Barça face one of the real red-letter fixtures of the season: Atlético Madrid’s visit to the Spotify Camp Nou. Hansi Flick’s side host Diego Simeone’s men in this brought-forward clash that was rescheduled due to January’s Super Cup. And the visitors arrive in Barcelona in outstanding form, backed by some eye-catching numbers.

Demanding December to round off the year – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona are looking to round off the year well to start 2026 in the best possible position. December looks to be a demanding month with six games spread across three competitions: La Liga, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey.

Flick explains his conversation with Raphinha: “I’m strong” – Mundo Deportivo
The German coach admitted that he “was angry about the lost balls” and revealed that he had argued with his assistant, Marcus Sorg, about the red card he received.

Araujo’s agents spring into action – Mundo Deportivo
There was a meeting at the Ciutat Esportiva with Deco after a week full of criticism following his sending-off at Stamford Bridge, criticism that Laporta had already described as “unfair”.

Deco: “We’re betting on La Masia because they’re good, not because of the economic situation” – Mundo Deportivo
Barcelona’s sporting director told The Times that he was convinced to take the job by Laporta because he was “a very brave president” and praised Rashford, “a fantastic striker who waited a long time to come.”

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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick faced the press on Monday morning and faced questions about why he looked so dejected after beating Alaves last time out.

Flick’s chat with Raphinha after the game went viral and created plenty of headlines, and the Barca boss offered up the following explanation at his pre-match press conference ahead of Tuesday’s match with Atletico Madrid.

“I was disappointed because we lost possession a lot, two players on the bench were sent off… when we scored the third goal, Marcus got a red card, and I’d spoken to him—he’s my friend, the most important person I have here—and I had that conversation on my mind. I wanted to clear my head a bit; I didn’t want to argue,” he told reporters.

“But I’m fine, and ready for whatever the club throws at me. I’m very happy to be here. It’s normal for things to go wrong in a match like that. These matches affect you; you dedicate a lot of energy. But then I get home and relax. I wasn’t sad or thinking about other things. We’re not at our peak like last year, but we have potential.”

Flick also spoke about his team’s performance in the game and what he felt had been missing.

“We need more control. We have the quality, and we want to see it,” he added.

“I said it after the game. We made too many mistakes. We usually have the quality to control the game, and that’s what I’ve been missing in recent matches. I want to see that quality.”

Barcelona’s win did sent them top of the table and they have stayed there thanks to Real Madrid dropping points against Girona on Sunday.

Both teams play again in midweek with Barca up against Atletico and Madrid away at Athletic Club.

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Real Madrid TV has gone on the attack against La Liga referees once again in the wake of Los Blancos’ 1-1 draw with Girona on Sunday night.

The result means that Barcelona stay top of the table by one point, with both teams back in action in midweek in Spain’s top flight.

Xabi Alonso’s side needed a second-half penalty from Kylian Mbappe to rescue a draw against Girona, but the folk at Real Madrid were still furious with the officials after the match once again, per Marca.

“De Burgos has made egregious and unjustifiable errors against Real Madrid. He is the individual who has harmed them the most,” was the verdict on match referee Ricardo De Burgos.

“LaLiga is being corrupted. Real Madrid has four points deducted because of the Negreira brothers. De Burgos is one of the referees with the most egregious record against Real Madrid.

“There’s an irregularity because the VAR doesn’t call the referee . It happened in Vallecas and it happened in Girona. And it already happened last year when Real Madrid was six points ahead of Barcelona.

“There was the Espanyol incident, the Pamplona incident… and it’s happened again this year. Regardless of whether Real Madrid isn’t playing well, the reality is that the referees are tripping Real Madrid up, those who have to make the decisions are absent, and their president justifies them.  And who is the vice president of the Federation? Javier Tebas.”

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been critical of Real Madrid TV’s repeated criticism of match officials, saying earlier this season “They’re influencing the referees; it’s a strategy for winning that shouldn’t exist.”

In the meantime, there’s more La Liga action coming up in the next few days: Barcelona host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, while Real Madrid face Athletic Club on Wednesday.

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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has given a new interview to CBS Sports and been asked once again about the continued comparisons with club legend Lionel Messi.

The teenager has had to live with such talk throughout his young career so far but has made it clear once again that he is very much his own player.

“I think that I respect him, in the end, for what he’s been, for what he is to soccer, and if we ever meet one day on a soccer field, there’ll be that mutual respect. He’s the best in history,” he said.

“We both know I don’t want to be Messi, and Messi knows I don’t want to be him. I want to follow my own path, and that’s it.“

Much has been made of Yamal’s rapid rise and huge famous in recent months, and the teenager was also asked whether those close to him are able to stop him from dropping anything he wants.

Yamal replied: “The truth is that everyone says ‘No.’ Everyone in my circle says ‘No’ to everything. If I want to go out: ‘No.’ If I say that I want to go out to eat: ‘No.’ The question should be: ‘Who do you listen to?’ My mother.”

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Barcelona’s search for a left winger reportedly took them to Milan over the international break to watch Antonio Nusa in action for Norway against Italy.

The Catalan giants have been linked with the winger previously, and the latest update suggests he’s still on their radar.

According to Diario Sport, Joao Amaral – Barca’s new head of scouting – was in attendance to see him score in the 4-1 win for Norway over Italy.

It was an eye-catching goal from Nusa as well. You can check it out below:

🇳🇴 Antonio Nusa se déjoue de la défense italienne 🌟#EQpic.twitter.com/tOdLJBuX7V

— UEFA EURO 🇫🇷 (@EURO2024FRA) June 8, 2025

Left wing seems to be an area Barca want to strengthen. Marcus Rashford is one option, and is enjoying himself on loan, but it remains to be seen if he will stay past the end of the campaign

Barca do have an option to sign Rashford for another €30 million, and it’s thought he’s eager to continue, but it seems the club are also looking at alternatives.

Would Nusa be a good signing for Barca? Tell us what you think in the comments below!

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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has revealed his admiration for Raphinha ahead of Tuesday’s meeting with Barcelona in La Liga.

Raphinha is back from injury and expected to start against Simeone’s side, with the Atletico boss wary of the threat offered by Barca’s fit-again stars.

“I like how they play, I love Raphinha, his movement, his runs, his teamwork. Pedri came in very well, and the absence of those players at the start of the season weighs on the team, despite having great players. But they are game-changers, and game-changers make the difference,” he told reporters.

Atletico head into the match on the back of six straight league wins, but Simeone isn’t getting carried away by his team’s form.

“I don’t dwell on these situations. Football is always about the present, the next match, the moment you face whoever you face. It’s about the responsibility to do well. We need to improve, maintain consistency, which is the hardest thing in this tough tournament with its ups and downs,” he added.

“The team is competing well. Seven different players came on Wednesday, and there was a very good start: the team was aggressive, intense, looked for the goal, and could have had an even bigger lead given the chances they created. That’s the way forward.

“I don’t think as much as you do. We won a match we had to win, and now comes a very tough one, a difficult one, against an opponent we know very well and who has enormous potential, even more so with the return of Pedri and Raphinha. We’ll face a very tough opponent.”

Just three points separate the two teams ahead of kick-off, although Barca can stretch that to six with a win.

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FC Barcelona 3-1 Alavés: Very happy birthday – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona have celebrated their 126th birthday by going temporarily top of the league after what was far from a routine victory against Alavés this Saturday.

Hansi Flick: ‘Three important points’ – FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick’s was in a very contented mood after FC Barcelona’s 3–1 win over Alavés on on Saturday at the Spotify Camp Nou. “Given everything we did, we managed it well, and the three points were the most important thing,” said the German coach. Despite the victory, the Barça manager, always chasing excellence, insisted that they can “improve many more things and we are working on them.”

Pedri back after a month out – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona have one of their most important players back. Pedri suffered a hamstring injury at the end of October having only missed one game in Hansi Flick’s 73 games in charge, illustrating his importance for the German coach.

Cata Coll stars in Nations League Final – FC Barcelona
The Spanish women’s national team played out a 0-0 draw in Kaiserlautern in the first leg of the Nations League final on Friday against Germany. The home side had the better of the first half but after the break Sonia Bermúdez’s team came back into the game although they were unable to find the goal that would have given them victory. The title is still up for grabs with the second leg to come in the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on Tuesday.

Raphinha: “We will return to our best version” – Mundo Deportivo
The Brazilian forward was happy to be back in the starting lineup and made it clear that both he and the team are working to rediscover the form that impressed last season.

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Barcelona are back on top of the La Liga table for at least the next 24 hours thanks to a hard-fought 3-1 victory against Deportivo Alavés at the Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday afternoon. The Blaugrana had a bad start and conceded in the very first minute, but Raphinha returned to the starting lineup with a vengeance and played a decisive role along with Dani Olmo as the Catalans came from behind to secure an important win at home.

Reactions & Observations

• Nightmare start for Barça as nobody marks two Alavés players after a corner and Pablo Ibáñez has an easy tap-in.
• Quick response thanks to a great finish by Lamine Yamal. The pre-assist by Alejandro Balde and the perfectly weighted cross by Raphinha were the highlights.
• Raphinha… HOLY COW. He clearly missed being away from the starting XI for two months and was an absolute beast in the first half. He was everywhere, pressing like a madman, running in behind the defense to create passing options, and assisting Dani Olmo with a perfect pass to put Barça in front.
• Alavés had two big chances to equalize, but Joan Garcia made a sensational save and Gerard Martín made a miracle block inside the box.
• Speaking of Martín, he had a big hand to play in Barça’s second goal and had a very good overall half. He’s starting to look more and more comfortable at center-back, and his left foot creates so many options in possession that he’s starting to become a real asset in that position.
• Marc Bernal returned to the starting lineup for the first time in 15 months, and you could tell: the youngster was clearly off the pace and struggled to keep up with the speed of the game, and while he had a couple of good passes and movements in midfield he was pretty non-existent for most of the half. That’s completely fine, by the way. Again, first start in 15 months.
• Raphinha departed after 60 sublime minutes to a deserved ovation. What a performance.
• Barça had two giant chances to put the game away for good, but Yamal missed one just before halftime and Olmo missed the other midway through the second half. The Catalans played better in the final period and Alavés did very little going forward, but Barça couldn’t kill the game off and it was still undecided with 10 minutes remaining.
• Alavés came close a couple of times to creating a big chance to equalize, but Barça’s offside trap worked well at the end and stopped the visitors from having any real hope of a late upset.
• Yamal found Olmo inside the box, Dani found the net, and Barça finally secured the win in the 94th minute.
• This was far from a vintage performance, but Alavés have a very good defense and Barça created enough to score at least four or five goals against them. It’s a solid win and three big points, and we move on to a monster clash with Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.

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The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana play their second straight La Liga game back at the Spotify Camp Nou against Deportivo Alavés, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 22 players for Saturday’s clash:

Goalkeepers: 13. Joan Garcia, 25. Wojciech Szczesny, 33. Eder Aller

Defenders: 3. Alejandro Balde, 5. Pau Cubarsí, 15. Andreas Christensen, 18. Gerard Martín, 23. Jules Kounde, 24. Eric Garcia, 26. Jofre Torrents

Midfielders: 8. Pedri, 17. Marc Casadó, 20. Dani Olmo, 22. Marc Bernal, 27. Dro Fernández, 43. Tommy Marqués

Forwards: 7. Ferran Torres, 9. Robert Lewandowski, 10. Lamine Yamal, 11. Raphinha, 14. Marcus Rashford, 28. Roony Bardghji

The big news for this one is the return of Pedri, who comes back to the matchday squad after missing a month with a hamstring injury, but the good news stops there: Frenkie de Jong is a last-second absentee due to personal reasons, according to reports, Fermín López is ruled out for a couple of weeks with a calf issue and Ronald Araujo also misses out due to a stomatch virus, and they join Marc-André ter Stegen (back) and Gavi (knee) on the list of absentees for this one. The lack of numbers in midfield means a first call-up for promising La Masia midfielder Tommy Marqués, who has been training for several weeks with the first team and gets his first chance today.

Predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1):

Joan; Eric, Cubarsí, Martín, Balde; Casadó, Bernal; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski

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The match kicks off at 4.15pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 3.15pm GMT (UK), 10.15am ET, 7.15am PT (USA), 8.45pm IST (India), and you can join us to follow and comment all the action.

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WELCOME TO THE SPOTIFY CAMP NOU!!! The Greatest Stadium on Earth opens its doors for another Barcelona match as the Catalans take on Deportivo Alavés in La Liga action. Barça badly need three points and a good performance to bounce back from a tough defeat at Stamford Bridge, but Alavés have a solid counter-attacking team ready to cause a big upset against a vulnerable Blaugrana side. This should be fun, and you’re welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!

LINEUPS

To be announced.

MATCH INFO

Competition/Round: 2025-26 La Liga, Matchday 14

Date/Time: Saturday, November 29, 2025, 4.15pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 3.15pm GMT (UK), 10.15am ET, 7.15am PT (USA), 8.45pm IST (India)

Venue: Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Referee: Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias

VAR: Jorge Figueroa Vázquez

HOW TO WATCH

On TV: ESPN Deportes (USA), SuperSport (Nigeria), others

Online: ESPN+ (USA), LaLigaTV (UK), FanCode (India), DAZN (Spain), others

Matchday Thread Rules

We don’t have a lot of rules here, but there are a few things to keep in mind when joining our matchday threads:

Even if the referee sucks or we lose the game, watch the swearing. It’s just unnecessary. Also, don’t discuss illegal streaming links. Those who do it will be warned, and those who post links will be instantly banned. Finally, be nice to each other. This is a Barcelona community and we don’t need to offend one another.

Have fun with the game! Forever and ever, no matter the competition, VISCA EL BARÇA!

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Lamine Yamal did not have his best night in Barcelona’s terrible loss to Chelsea in the Champions League in midweek, with the teenager having to deal with plenty of criticism for his performance against Spain teammate and Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella. But the teenager’s coach is still backing him.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Hansi Flick was asked about Yamal’s physical and mental condition following his struggle and reaction to his substitution midway through the second half at Stamford Bridge, but the coach says Lamine is feeling good and issued a public challenge for the teenager to remind the world of his quality in the games to come.

“Lamine is fine and feels good. Many players aren’t happy when we substitute them. I was a player myself, and many times I didn’t react as I should have. Cucurella is one of the best full-backs in the world; he’s a very good player, very intelligent. But, for me, now it’s Lamine’s turn to step up and show that we have to forget the Chelsea game. Now is the time for him to show how good he is.”

Yamal was playing really well and looking very healthy in the three or four games prior to the Chelsea match, and the simple truth is he ran into one of the very best defensive full-backs in Europe in Cucurella who had an inspired night. Sometimes it happens, but it doesn’t take away from Lamine’s talent or ability to decide games.

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Hansi Flick remains optimistic that his Barcelona side can improve after the awful defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League in midweek.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the coach said there are good signs in training and that he will not change his defensive approach, and once again challenged his forwards and midfielders to contribute in the pressing game to avoid exposing the defenders.

“When we lose and when we concede three goals, it’s easy to say it wasn’t a good game or that it wasn’t the Barça we’d like to see. Ultimately, some people don’t understand what we need to play with that high defensive line. It’s our own style; it’s not just about the defenders. The forwards and midfielders also initiate the press. That’s what I need from the players.

“The blame seems to fall on the defense, but that’s not fair. If we don’t all press effectively, we’ll have problems, I want to make that clear. I said I was optimistic because we did some things well, but we need to improve in attack when we start the press. I want to see what I see in training, and I like what I see. The players are very focused and have a lot of quality. Pedri, Raphinha, and Marcus will contribute even more. I have to tell the players what I see.

“In today’s training session, I saw good dynamism and more intensity, more confidence with and without the ball. That’s what we were missing in the match against Chelsea.”

Flick has talked about the lack of pressing from his forwards and midfielders all season long, and we haven’t seen any meaningful improvement on their effort, especially in big games. The players certainly must take responsibility and accept their part of the blame, but at what point does Flick’s message start to fall on deaf ears if the coach is this stubborn about his tactics?

What if Flick was just a little more willing to adapt and give his team a less risky defensively platform in certain moments in matches? Is that really impossible?

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When and where to watch FC Barcelona v Alavés – FC Barcelona
It’s time to take flight in the league and put the recent Champions League defeat behind us with a win against Alavés in the matchday 14 fixture, the second match back at the Spotify Camp Nou.

Pedri back with the group – FC Barcelona
On a cold Thursday, 27 November, Pedri began working with the group in a session featuring all available players, except the injured Fermín.

Fermín López injury news – FC Barcelona
First-team player Fermín López has a small injury to the soleus muscle in his right leg, and his estimated recovery time is around two weeks.

Preliminary agreement for Eric’s renewal – Mundo Deportivo
Talks between FC Barcelona and Eric Garcia to secure the long-awaited contract renewal for the player from Martorell are in their final stages. Both parties have reached an agreement in principle after weeks of negotiations, and Eric , who had an offer on the table from Luis Enrique’s PSG.

Flick’s summer requests – Mundo Deportivo
The Barcelona coach has already agreed with the club on the positions to reinforce for next season: a left-footed centre-back, a winger and a striker.

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End of a goalscoring run – FC Barcelona
The longest goalscoring run in FC Barcelona history came to end at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. After failing to score in the Champions League against Chelsea, Hansi Flick’s team’s streak of finding the net in 53 straight fixtures came to an end.

“Estêvão has a special affection for Barça” – Mundo Deportivo
André Cury, the Chelsea player’s agent, admitted that he offered the Brazilian footballer to the Catalan club on several occasions, but the club’s financial situation prevented the signing.

The English press criticizes Barça and praises a Chelsea side unleashed at Stamford Bridge – Mundo Deportivo
The media agreed on the overall superiority of the ‘Blues’ and portrayed a Barcelona overwhelmed and without a response to Maresca’s intensity and plan.

Shearer and the Barça high line: “It’s like four dummies stand up and ask how you want to attack them” – Mundo Deportivo
The former footballer criticized Barcelona’s defensive approach, calling it “completely crazy” and asserting that it was “very easy for Chelsea.”

Robert Sanchez, very harsh on Lamine: “Cucurella has him in the bag” – Mundo Deportivo
“Everyone is very good until they come to the Premier League,” said the Spanish international goalkeeper for Chelsea after beating Barça.

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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca masterminded a 3-0 win over Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday night and spoke about his approach for the game.

The Blues deservedly took three points against Hansi Flick’s side, and Maresca says he wanted to make sure Barcelona didn’t have the ball and had to run instead.

“I think the feeling with the 11-on-11 game was that we were doing well, controlling the match and not conceding anything,” he told reporters.

“You know it better than I do: Barcelona is comfortable with the ball, and without it they struggle more. We wanted to make Barcelona run because we know that’s where they suffer. If you give them the ball, they’re comfortable, so we had to take it away from them as quickly as possible.

“It’s a great victory because it’s against Barcelona, ​​but it doesn’t change who we are or what we want to achieve. It’s an important match, but it’s just one match, because we have another one this Sunday.”

Chelsea now move up into fifth place in the Champions League standings, ahead of tonight’s fixtures, while Barcelona are down in 15th.

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Chelsea 3-0 FC Barcelona: Defeat in London – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona and Chelsea have enjoyed some amazing battles over the years, but the latest clash is one that Culers will prefer to forget. On a cold night at Stamford Bridge they were soundly beaten, 3-0, on a night when they had to play the entire second half with ten following Ronald Araujo’s red card.

Hansi Flick ‘positive about the future’ – FC Barcelona
If Hansi Flick’s post-match press conference could be summed up in a single line, it would be this: “We have to accept the defeat and stay positive about what comes next.”

UEFA YOUTH LEAGUE | Chelsea 1–1 Barça – FC Barcelona
Agood point in London. Barça U19 came away with a valuable draw from their visit to Chelsea’s training ground in Surrey after a second-half strike from Adri Guerrero put the young blaugranes ahead, but Chelsea (second in the competition before the match began) managed to rescue a point in the closing stages.

Flick: “We need to be more aggressive: they were more physical and dynamic” – Mundo Deportivo
The Barça coach acknowledged the difficulty of competing with ten men after Araujo’s sending off against a powerful Chelsea side and lamented “the losses under pressure” following the heavy 3-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge.

Eric Garcia: “It’s a damn defeat, we need to be a bit more competitive” – Mundo Deportivo
The center back and Joan Garcia pointed to the lack of intensity and how Chelsea’s second goal ended up disconnecting them.

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WELCOME TO STAMFORD BRIDGE!!! The home of Chelsea in the English capital is the site of a massive Champions League league phase match between the hosts and Barcelona, who come to the home of the reigning Club World Cup champions looking for three big points to remain in the fight for a Top 8 spot. This should be all kinds of fun, and you’re welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!

LINEUPS

To be announced.

MATCH INFO

Competition/Round: 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, League Phase, Matchday 5

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 9pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 8pm GMT (UK), 3pm ET, 12pm PT (USA), 1.30am IST (India, Wednesday)

Venue: Stamford Bridge, London, England

Referee: Slavko Vinčić (SVN)

VAR: Christian Dingert (GER)

HOW TO WATCH

On TV: TUDN (USA), SONY TEN 2 (India), SuperSport (Nigeria), Movistar (Spain), others

Online: Paramount+ (USA), Amazon Prime Video (UK), Sony LIV (India), Movistar+ (Spain), others

Matchday Thread Rules

We don’t have a lot of rules here, but there are a few things to keep in mind when joining our matchday threads:

Even if the referee sucks or we lose the game, watch the swearing. It’s just unnecessary. Also, don’t discuss illegal streaming links. Those who do it will be warned, and those who post links will be instantly banned. Finally, be nice to each other. This is a Barcelona community and we don’t need to offend one another.

Have fun with the game! Forever and ever, no matter the competition, VISCA EL BARÇA!

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Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been asked about speculation that Barcelona are keen to bring him to the Camp Nou.

The Catalan giants are thought to be eager to sign a new No.9 next summer, with Kane reportedly having emerged as a top target

The question was put to Kane ahead of Bayern’s Champions League clash with Arsenal, and he offered up the following response.

“I haven’t had any contact with anyone, nobody has contacted me. I feel very comfortable in the current situation, even though we haven’t yet discussed my situation with Bayern.

“There’s no rush. I’m really happy in Munich. You can see that in the way I’m playing. If there’s contact, then we’ll see. But I’m not thinking about the new season yet.

“First up is the World Cup in the summer. And it’s very unlikely that anything will change after this season.”

Kane was then asked if Bayern fans should be worried and added: “No, I don’t think so.”

The striker’s contract at Bayern expires in 2027, and it’s been reported he has a 65 million euro release clause that can be activated in the summer.

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When and where to watch Chelsea v FC Barcelona – FC Barcelona
Time for the Champions League once again. FC Barcelona travel to London to resume one of the great rivalries of recent years in Europe against Chelsea. The two sides are currently bubbling under the top eight positions in the League Phase, so this is a crucial encounter for both with just three more games to come after.

The squad for the trip to London – FC Barcelona
Tuesday sees Barça face their latest challenge, this time in Europe as they travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea on Match Day five of the Champions League. Coach Hansi Flick welcomes back Frenkie de Jong from suspension, a one match ban forcing him out for the win over Athletic Club on Saturday, and Marcus Rashford who missed the victory at Spotify Camp Nou due to illness.

Chelsea v Barça: Did you know? – FC Barcelona
One of the standout fixtures circled back in August when the draw was made is finally here: Chelsea v Barcelona, this Tuesday 25 November (9pm CET). Memories of that iconic night in London still give Barça fans goosebumps, but the present brings a very different reality. Both sides arrive in a delicate position, sitting outside the Champions League top 8 and in need of a statement result.

Flick, on the management of some injured players: “We all make mistakes, me too” – Mundo Deportivo
“We’ve made mistakes with Raphinha, he’s human, but we trust our fantastic staff,” the coach said regarding a report about the recovery work.

Flick leaves open the option of starting Eric as a defensive midfielder again – Mundo Deportivo
The FC Barcelona coach did not rule out the possibility that the player from Martorell could play again as a pivot after his great performance in that position against Athletic Club.

“I hope Pedri comes back this weekend” – Mundo Deportivo
Hansi Flick is confident that the Canary Islander can return against Alavés, after the match at Stamford Bridge.

Raphinha: “The main objective is to win the Champions League” – Mundo Deportivo
The Brazilian winger expressed ambition ahead of the clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and admitted that he had a “very tough time” during his absence because he couldn’t help the team.

Rashford returns with Barcelona against his favorite opponent in England – Mundo Deportivo
The England international, now cleared to play after illness, returns to his country to visit Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, a team that has seen 6 goals and 5 assists from the Barcelona striker.

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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has previewed Tuesday’s clash with Barcelona in the Champions League and shared his thoughts on Hansi Flick’s side.

Maresca highlighted in-form striker Robert Lewandowski as a real threat to his side and vowed to defend aggresively against the Catalan giants.

“Without a doubt, he is a fantastic player. He has shown all his life that the most important thing in football is to score goals. We’re going to try to defend as a team, be aggressive, as always. But they have a lot of players: Lamine Yamal, Fermín, Frenkie de Jong. But we’re going to try to win the game,” he told reporters.

“The (high) line is a factor, for sure, but we also have to pay attention without the ball. They can create a lot of chances and score goals every time. We need to find the right balance between attack and defense.”

Maresca also had plenty of kind words for Flick’s side and is expecting a difficult test at Stamford Bridge.

“I think they’re spectacular, it’s a team that whenever I look at it there are things that can be learned, things that can be looked at, how they attack, how they defend, which in the end has given them the chance to win La Liga last year, to get to the Champions League semi-final,” he added.

“They do a lot of things very well and it’s a team that always wants initiative, always wants value and we try to do the same on our side.”

Chelsea currently sit second in the Premier League table and, like Barcelona, have seven points from their opening four Champions League games so far in 2025-26.

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Marc Cucurella will face former employers Barcelona on Tuesday in the Champions League in a clash that will see the Chelsea star come up against Lamine Yamal.

The left-back spoke about the match at a pre-game press conference and told Chelsea they must take the ball away from Barcelona if they are to get anything out of the game.

“The key will be to take the ball away from them and the physical aspect as well,” he told reporters.

“Barça is a great team. This year they may not have completely controlled the matches, but they are the league and cup champions. They are doing things well, they have a lot of talent.

“It will be a very exciting match and we are eager to prove ourselves. It’s a great game. We have two of the best young squads in the world. It will be very entertaining. People who watch the match will enjoy it a lot.”

Cucurella also spoke about the prospect of taking on Yamal and knows he will be up against it when he faces the teenage star.

“Tomorrow isn’t Lamine versus Cucurella. It will be a tough battle, but hopefully we can play a good match and win,” he added.

“ Against these players you never know what they’ll do, but I know him a little and I have the support of my team. It’s eleven against eleven. We hope to take the three points, which are very important for us.”

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Barcelona have been hit by a series of injuries to key players so far this season which has seen stars such as Joan Garcia, Gavi, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Pedri and Alejandro Balde all sidelined.

A new report from The Athletic has now delved into the situation and come up with a pretty damning report of Barcelona’s medical department.

Raphinha has been out for longer than originally expected after suffering two setbacks in his recovery. The report claims the Brazilian “was given a heavy workload in training” which resulted in one setback and Raphinha being ruled out of El Clasico. He only finally returned to action last time out against Athletic Club as a substitute.

Lamine Yamal’s current pubalgia issues have been well-documented but the teenager is said to have complained about the treatment he has received.

The report states that Yamal “was not satisfied with the way his recovery had been handled. He asked to be treated by other members of club staff — a request that was granted.”

As for Balde, he apparently sustained a hamstring problem during training “after he used a piece of gym equipment incorrectly, with the player feeling he had been wrongly advised on it.”

The report goes on to state the many players have been left “unsatisfied with the readaptation process they have had to follow after injury” and that there have been “multiple disagreements between the sides over the treatment injured players should follow.”

This has been reported previously with regards to Gavi, who initially underwent conservative treatment on a knee injury, and was then forced to go under the knife. He was supposed to be only sidelined for several weeks but was subsequently ruled out for five months after surgeons discovered more damage than expected.

The Athletic states that the situation has now led to Barca removing Julio Tous’ personnel from the readaptation department in a bid to ease tensions and potentially improve the injury situation. The move has apparently been “warmly received by the dressing room.”

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Post-match recovery session as Rashford returns – FC Barcelona
Rashford returns after illness and the blaugranes train at the Ciutat Esportiva just two days out from the mouth-watering Chelsea v Barça match.

First game back at Spotify Camp Nou in figures – FC Barcelona
Saturday 22 November will go down in history as the day when the Spotify Camp Nou doors reopened after two and a half years of matches on Montjuïc. It was a memorable afternoon for all, with a great atmosphere and a resounding 4-0 win against Athletic Club.

Goals spread around at Barça – FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick’s Barça side are known for creating chances and scoring goals. The blaugranes found the net four more times on Saturday in their win over Athletic Club on their return to Spotify Camp Nou, showing that whoever is in the starting XI, they have the talent to open up defences and find the net.

Levante UD 0-4 Barça Femení: Culer efficiency – FC Barcelona
Barça beat Levante 4-0 in a match they dominated from start to finish. Pajor opened the scoring, Kika and Pina extended the lead in the second half, and Alexia completed the rout by converting a penalty in stoppage time.

Rashford returns and Flick is still waiting on Pedri – Mundo Deportivo
The English winger has recovered from the flu for the match against Chelsea, while the Canary Islander midfielder is still not training with the available players.

In Brazil, there are reports of a Barça offer for a left-back from Santos – Mundo Deportivo
According to the website ‘Diario do Peixe’, which specializes in Santos news, Barcelona want to strengthen the squad with the 19-year-old João Victor Souza.

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