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Barcelona have confirmed that Raphinha will miss Tuesday’s Copa del Rey quarter-final tie with Albacete due to an overload.

Raphinha went off at half-time of Saturday’s 3-1 win over Elche and will now sit out the midweek cup game.

A club statement read: “Raphinha is suffering from an overload in the adductor muscle of his right leg. As a precaution, he will miss tomorrow’s match against Albacete, and his recovery period is expected to be one week.”

𝗜𝗡𝗝𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘
Raphinha is suffering from an overload in the adductor muscle of his right leg.

As a precaution, he will miss tomorrow’s match against Albacete, and his recovery period is expected to be one week. pic.twitter.com/cRyjRFVRz1

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 2, 2026

Hansi Flick said after the game against Elche that the plan had always been to take Raphinha off early. He told reporters: “We knew Raphinha would play 45 minutes and then we’d substitute him. He’s fine, just a little tired.”

Barcelona’s statement suggests that he may also miss their next La Liga game against Real Mallorca at the weekend, but he should be fit for the trip to Girona on Monday, February 16th.

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LaLiga and Copa del Rey the focus in February – FC Barcelona
The Blaugranes take a break from European commitments as the domestic league and Cup take center stage.

Six players reach 10-goal mark – FC Barcelona
Six players score more than 10 goals for Barça so far this season, more players than any other team in the major European leagues.

50 years since Cruyff wore the ‘Senyera’ armband – FC Barcelona
Match against Athletic Club on 1 February 1976 the first time FC Barcelona express their Catalan identity via the captain’s armband.

FC Barcelona Women 4-1 Sevilla: League win before Copa test – FC Barcelona
The fans in the Estadi Johan Cruyff witnessed Barça Women’s 4-1 victory over Sevilla and the team’s 700th victory in the top two divisions of Spanish Football. Before the game Pere Romeu’s side also showed off the recently claimed Spanish Super Cup trophy.

700 league wins for Barça Women – FC Barcelona
Barça Women just cannot stop winning. The FC Barcelona Women’s team have won the last six league titles and with that they have reached some important milestones.

Terrassa FC 0-2 Barça Atlètic: A well-deserved victory away from the Johan – FC Barcelona
The Barcelona B team secured a great victory with two goals from Joaquín Delgado after overcoming a good Terrassa side.

Hamza Abdelkarim joins Barça Atlètic – FC Barcelona
Loan agreement reached between FC Barcelona and Al Ahly for the Egyptian forward until 30 June, with an option to buy at the end of the season.

Onstein, new Barcelona player – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona and KRC Genk have reached an agreement for the transfer of the Dutch centre-back, who signs until June 30, 2028 with an option for an additional season.

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Barcelona have confirmed the arrival of exciting youngster Hamza Abdelkarim from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahly.

Abdelkarim has joined Barcelona Atletic until the end of the season, although the transfer does include the option to make the deal permanent.

Here’s the club’s official statement:

“FC Barcelona and Al Ahly have reached an agreement for the loan of Hamza Abdelkarim until June 30, 2026. The agreement includes an option to buy for the Catalan club at the end of the season.

“The Egyptian striker joins Barça Atlètic, after having passed the usual medical tests and getting to know the Club’s facilities, and in the coming days he will start training with his new teammates.”

🤝 Acuerdo con el Al Ahly para la cesión del jugador Hamza Abdelkarim hasta final de temporada, con una opción de compra para el FC Barcelona

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🙌🏼 ¡𝐵𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑑𝑜, 𝐻𝑎𝑚𝑧𝑎!

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— Barça Atlètic (@FCBarcelonaB) February 1, 2026

Abdelkarim is the latest exciting addition to Juliano Belletti’s side and joins Juwensley Onstein in making the switch. Barca are also expected to complete a deal for Patricio Pacífico before the transfer window closes.

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Lamine Yamal put in another impressive showing on Saturday night as Barcelona eased to a 3-1 win over Elche in a La Liga.

The teenager scored his ninth league goal of the season against Eder Sarabia’s side and walked off with another MVP award.

Hansi Flick was happy to see the youngster star again for his side but thinks he can still improve even further.

“He’s important for the team and the club. He’s also young enough to improve and take his game to the next level. He was very important for the team today,” he told reporters.

“I usually prefer to talk about the team, but it’s important that he’s playing at this level. He creates space for us, he creates chances. I’m happy.”

Flick also spoke about the importance of the win, although he did feel his side should have scored more after coming up with a host of chances.

“We played a fantastic game except for the last third. We created chances. I congratulated the lads on the three points and on their overall performance,” he said.

“It was important to win here. We had many chances; we need to score more, but we are creating chances. We deserved to win, and this is the style of play we want. It’s 90 minutes, and it’s easier when you score more goals. Our focus is on winning matches, and the team is doing well.”

Barcelona now switch focus back to the Copa del Rey and a quarter-final tie with Albacete.

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Barcelona once again lived up to their reputation as an attacking machine against Elche.

By the end of the night, they produced 30 shots, yet only three went in.

In the big picture, you have to be happy with the result. Barca got a win on the road against a clever opponent. The offense continues to click, just as Hansi Flick designed it to be.

Still, the coach will feel it necessary to call out all those wasted chances.

If he does, he’ll have a very good example to illustrate how finishing is done.

Frenkie de Jong went box to box, and when his final ball was delivered, it was given to Ferran Torres on a sliver plater. The striker simply couldn’t miss if he tried.

And that’s saying something, because just about every Barcelona forward and attacking midfielder misfired against Elche with open nets in front of them. Scoring goals is never easy, and one thing you can’t do is force it.

Barcelona tend to do all the hard work in the build up really well. Against Elche, who play openly and with an attacking mindset as well, the Blaugrana were always going to find their way through.

The opening goal came early, but after that Barcelona were too casual, and eventually, they were made to pay for it with a familiar late run behind their high line.

Frenkie was the one player who was switched on in every part of the field. He made defensive interventions, carried the ball forward, and even made some nice runs to get behind Elche’s defenders. He does such a great job of reading the game.

With Pedri out, Barcelona are going to depend on Frenkie being at his best to keep their lead at the top of the La Liga table.

You could the ways that he influences the game.

He doesn’t score many goals himself, and for some of his critics that’s a knock against him.

In this particular system that Flick has created, he doesn’t have to. His industry is what matter most. In that game winning goal against Elche though, you saw how inventive he can be. While his teammates tried breaking down the goal with a sledge hammer, he simply pulled out a key, and the ball gracefully found its way in.

There’s skill, which he has and certainly utilized on the play, and then there’s intelligence.

That’s Frenkie for you, and that’s why he continues to be an indispensable player for Barcelona.

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Hamza Abdelkarim is already in Barcelona. The Egyptian forward arrived this weekend to complete his medical checks, the final step before Barça Atlètic make his signing official.

The operation has been moving quietly since early December, when the club identified the 18-year-old as a reinforcement for Juliano Belletti’s side. However, it took longer than expected. Administrative hurdles slowed everything down, but thankfully, those issues were cleared in the last few days, allowing the player to travel.

Before leaving Egypt, Abdelkarim extended his contract with Al-Ahly until 2028. The renewal was a non-negotiable condition for his parent club. They wanted to protect themselves if FC Barcelona decide not to exercise the purchase option at the end of the loan, allowing the player to return to Al-Ahly and not leave for free. Images of Abdelkarim re-signing circulated earlier this week, confirming that part of the deal was finally done.

Barça will not pay a loan fee. The agreement includes an option to buy set at around three million euros, with variables that could push the total closer to five. The striker’s medical was scheduled for Saturday, and once completed, the club is expected to announce the move.

Al-Ahly president Walid Salah had already spoken openly about the transfer. “Yes, Hamza Abdelkarim is going to Barcelona. I wish him great success so that he can continue his career there and establish himself at Barça and not return to Egypt,” he said.

In Egypt, Abdelkarim is considered one of the standout talents of his generation. The media spotlight made Al-Ahly less flexible than usual, but the player’s insistence on making the jump to Europe played a key role in unlocking the deal.

At Barça Atlètic, expectations are high, but there’s also patience. The idea is for Abdelkarim to contribute immediately in the second half of the season, with promotion still in sight. If his adaptation goes smoothly, the club could have him join the first team’s preseason next summer. He would also become the first Egyptian player to wear the blaugrana shirt.

Abdelkarim’s arrival is part of a busy winter window for the reserves. Uruguayan center-back Patricio Pacífico has also been seen in Barcelona to finalize a loan from Defensor Sporting, with an option to buy set at 1.8 million euros plus variables that could become mandatory depending on appearances. Dutch defender Juwansley Onstein is expected to follow, after already passing his medical earlier this week.

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Marcus Rashford has been enjoying himself on loan at Barcelona this season but his future past the end of the current campaign is yet to be decided.

Hansi Flick has regularly praised the England international, while the Manchester United loanee has said publicly he wants to stay at the Camp Nou past the end of his current deal.

However, a new report from The Telegraph claims that Michael Carrick will want Rashford back at Old Trafford if he is given the manager’s job on a permanent basis.

Carrick has replaced Ruben Amorim at the helm until the end of the season and has started off in well, overseeing wins over Manchester City and Arsenal in his first two games in charge.

The report states that “Carrick would like his former team-mate back” if he takes over but adds “it is hard to see that happening” particularly after United handed his No. 10 shirt to Matheus Cunha.

Rashford is doing all he can to try and convince Barcelona that he deserves to stay, and his record of nine goals and nine assists so far this season is a good return.

However, it’s still not clear if Barcelona will activate the £26m buy clause in his contract at the end of the season or look elsewhere to strengthen in the summer transfer window.

What do you think will happen with Rashford this summer? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Further preparation for Elche – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona will close out the month of January at the Martínez Valero, home of Elche, and in preparation for the game this Friday morning they completed another training session at the Ciutat Esportiva.

When and where to watch Elche CF v FC Barcelona – FC Barcelona
Our guide to the international kick-off times and TV channels for the blaugranes’ trip to the Martínez Valero in La Liga.

Hansi Flick: ‘I like watching Elche’ – FC Barcelona
Work and work to improve. That’s the message Hansi Flick repeated time and again in his press conference ahead of his team’s date with Elche. However, many of the German coach’s answers also revolved around the Champions League, where Barça, now aware of the upcoming ties, are still awaiting their opponent.

Fermín contract extension agreed – FC Barcelona
Agreement has been reached between FC Barcelona and first team player Fermín López to extend and improve his contract for a further two seasons up to 30 June 2031.

Lamine Yamal makes the difference – FC Barcelona
The Blaugrana forward has come back into form in the last few months to make a big impact on matches for the team.

Champions League playoffs confirmed – FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick’s side will face the winner of one of two ties: Monaco vs PSG or Qarabag vs Newcastle, depending on how the bracket is configured. This will not be known until 27 February, when the draw that determines the final bracket takes place.

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Hansi Flick has spoken for the last time about Dro Fernández’s surprising decision to leave Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain this week.

Dro shocked the entire club when he informed them of his choice to leave in search of more playing time in France, and Flick had a very strong initial response in which he didn’t address Dro directly but made it very clear he was hurt and angry with the people around Dro who influenced the teenager’s decision to leave so abruptly.

But speaking at a press conference on Friday, Flick had a softer stance on the matter, saying he respects Dro’s decision and that he accepts that things are out of your control in football.

“I’ve changed my mind, I don’t want to say anything anymore. I really loved this boy. Of course I am disappointed. But it’s football. We have to respect this decision. I am disappointed of course. He knows it, but I loved this boy. Here he also had a great future. He made another decision. I respect it, this is football.

The phrase “I really loved this boy” is kind of heartbreaking to read now that the saga is over, and it makes it very clear that Flick truly believed in Dro’s potential even if he wasn’t playing much. But hey, time for all of us to move on.

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Recovery after qualification for the last 16 – FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick’s side in for a mild session after the win against Copenhagen confirmed fifth place in the UCL League Phase.

The Barça UCL League Phase in stats – FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick’s side finish in the top eight of the UCL League Phase for second year in a row and as second highest scorers.

Rashford leading the way in the Champions League – FC Barcelona
His free-kick goal against Copenhagen makes it now five goals in Europe this season.

Mbacke transferred to St. Louis City – FC Barcelona
Club retains a sell-on percentage for any future transfer for the Senegalese defender, who returns to the MLS after two and a half seasons as a Blaugrana.

Agreement for the transfer of Adrian Gill to Atlanta United – FC Barcelona
The Club retains a percentage of any future sale of the US midfielder who brings to an end seven and a half seasons as a Blaugrana.

Bernal isn’t leaving Barça: “It’s my life, it’s my club” – Mundo Deportivo
Marc Bernal will not leave in this winter transfer window; he was clear that he was staying and his performance against Copenhagen and Flick’s confidence in him confirmed it.

Arsenal want to sign Ona Batlle for free – Mundo Deportivo
The full-back’s contract with Barça expires at the end of the season and ‘The Athletic’ reports that the London club is negotiating her arrival as a free agent.

Aitana puts down the crutches and enters a new phase of her recovery – SPORT
The Barça midfielder is already training daily at the Ciutat Esportiva, although her return to the pitch is not expected until the final stretch of the season.

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has told fans not to expect any more no more ins and outs at the club in the January transfer window.

The Catalan giants have had a quiet window so far, adding just Joao Cancelo to the first-team squad, and Laporta isn’t envisaging any more players arriving.

“There are still a few days left, but I don’t want to generate false expectations. In principle, we have already fulfilled what we wanted. We have signed Cancelo, a very versatile defender, and we have renewed Fermín, since we considered it necessary to retouch his contract,” he told La Vanguardia.

“Deco is also working on other issues more related to grassroots football and Barça Atlètic. I think that, for the moment, we are working very well to achieve the objectives that we have set ourselves, which are to do a very good season.”

Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has left for Girona, while there’s been speculation about possible January exits for Marc Bernal and Marc Casado.

Both players have said they want to stay at the club and Laporta says they are going nowhere.

“Yeah, yeah. They are ruled out, because they are two players we have. Bernal and Casadó are home-trained footballers. They are part of the formula that we believe works: a mixture of Masia players with other great football talent who come from different cultures. This is what works for us and against Copenhagen it was seen.”

Barcelona are expected to strengthen further in the summer transfer window, although the financial situation will once again have a major impact on the club’s plans for adding to the squad.

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Raphinha has opened up on his relationship with Hansi Flick and what he told the Barcelona manager when the pair shared an emotional moment after the win over Alaves in November.

The Brazilian was spotted consoling Flick, who looked close to tears on the touchline, and Raphinha says he did his best to look at the positives when the pair spoke at the end of the game.

“About that scene… I think he was upset with his assistant, who was sent off. There were two red cards on our bench. He was upset,” he told Sofascore.

“Later he said he was also unhappy with the team’s performance. I tried to reassure him, saying we would come back, that we were reconnecting again, and that the most important thing in that moment was the team’s victory — which we achieved.

“And I think we are reconnecting once again.”

Raphinha and Flick also enjoyed an emotional moment after Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup in January and the forward says the two have built a strong relationship at Camp Nou.

“Like I told you at the beginning, it’s natural. It’s not forced. It’s a relationship that developed over time — a mutual affection on both sides.

It’s a trust we’ve been building, a freedom we created. He feels free to talk to me about anything, and he also makes me feel free to talk to him about anything.

“That trust is the most important thing for us to work in the best way possible.”

Raphinha is once again playing a leading role for Barcelona this season. He’s missed time through injury but still has 13 goals and five assists in 21 games in all competitions.

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Marcus Rashford was on target for Barcelona again on Wednesday after coming on as a substitute in the 4-1 win over FC Copenhagen in the Champions League.

The England international scored Barcelona’s fourth from a free-kick, Barca’s first direct free-kick goal in the competition since Lionel Messi’s effort against Liverpool in 2019.

Rashford spoke after the game about how he’s still getting used to life at Barcelona and Hansi Flick’s set-up.

“I think for the front guys we have to put as much pressure on the ball as possible because the problem is when players have time on the ball to pick the passes and to see what our backline is doing,” he told TNT Sports.

“If they do have time then the backline have to adjust. But it’s our way of playing, it brings an intensity to the game. I think when we play at this intensity it’s difficult for teams to match us.

“For me it takes a little bit of learning to get used to because you can’t let them rest on the ball. Whoever is closest to the ball always has to put pressure. So it’s a little bit different to what I’d done before. But this is the style of defence we play and when it works it’s really good.”

Flick was full of praise for Rashford after the match, explaining he didn’t play against Real Oviedo due to a knock and adding “it’s amazing to have him.”

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All’s well that ends well for Barcelona in the group phase of the Champions League.

They didn’t start the campaign in top form, but they made a spirited run at the end to claim a very valuable top eight finish, and with it, a direct spot in the round of 16.

The accomplishment was even more impressive when you consider that they had to get the win without Pedri and Frenkie de Jong. This Barcelona team continues to show that getting results is a team effort.

That being said, Lamine Yamal was not just the best player on the field against Copenhagen, he was Barca’s leader. Not a bad encore after grabbing headlines for a golazo of bicycle kick against Real Oviedo.

Barcelona as a club will always be judged by what they do or don’t in the Champions League. Lamine, an aspiring Ballon d’Or winner, will also be judged by what he does for his team in this competition. That’s the biggest reason why Ousmane Dembele won the last award.

Barcelona needed to win, and even better given the close standings, if they could do so by a margin. Unfortunately, once again, they conceded the first goal early on, and had to play catch up.

The first half was full of frantic energy, but you could see a Barcelona team who were motivated, and knew what was at stake.

Flash forward to the end of the night. Real Madrid, PSG, and Newcastle, who started day in the top eight, are now on the outside looking in. They will have to play two extra games in the playoff round. One of the big reasons Barca made it to the semi-finals last year, and minutes away from the final, is because of their streamlined path, and relatively easier matchups against Benfica and Dortmund.

This was a big accomplishment, and they didn’t have the luxury of looking down on Copenhagen, who could have made it into the top 24 with a win. Instead, it was Benfica, with a stunning last minute goal against Real Madrid, who claimed the final spot.

Barcelona is showing a championship mentality of late, and Lamine Yamal is continuing to mature. As a result, he is able to impact games when it matters most.

The charge down the field that set up Robert Lewandowski’s equalizer was pure heart and desire. Lamine followed it up with the game winner, and then a set up that drew the penalty that sealed the deal for Barcelona.

All eyes will be on Lamine Yamal in the Champions League knockouts.

Not everyone around the world watches La Liga week to week, but everyone now knows his name. Lamine will have an opportunity to show he is the best player in the world for Barcelona, and then for Spain this summer in the World Cup.

The best way to do it is to not force things.

For Barcelona and Spain, he is surrounded by the best players in the world.

He doesn’t have to be fancy every time, he just needs to pick his spots, and make the plays that help lead his team to victory.

As he said after the game, “We all came here tonight thinking about finishing in the top eight. We’re very happy with the victory. In the Champions League I have more freedom and at least I’m one against two. Very happy. I’m getting used to it, it is what it is. When I can give the team an advantage I’m happy too.”

Focus on the mission, and do what you can to help the team. You talent will take care of the rest when your number is called.

When the pressure was on in the Champions League, Lamine had a second half to remember against Copenhagen, and it could be very consequential in setting up Barcelona for future success in the tournament.

Barcelona will be looking to Lamine for more leadership going forward.

The 18 year old superstar is young, but he’s growing up fast.

The spotlight is on him. What will he do next?

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FC Barcelona 4-1 Copenhagen: Mission accomplished! – FC Barcelona
Sixteen teams will be competing in the Champions League playoffs in February, but FC Barcelona will not be one of them. And that’s all thanks to a marvellous 4-1 win against FC Copenhagen on the final day of the League Phase, meaning that they have finished among the top eight teams and will instead be going directly into the Last 16!

Possible Last Sixteen opponents – FC Barcelona
One out of PSG, Newcastle United, Monaco and Qarabag will be FC Barcelona’s opponent in the Champions League knockout stage.

Lewandowski matches Messi for goals against most different Champions League teams – FC Barcelona
It’s now 40. With his goal against Copenhagen, Robert Lewandowski has become the player to have scored against the greatest number of different opponents in the history of the UEFA Champions League, level with a Barça legend: Leo Messi. The Polish striker, now 37, shows no signs of slowing down in Europe’s premier competition, as he once again demonstrated against the side from the Danish capital.

Hansi Flick: ‘Finishing fifth is fantastic’ – FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick is aware that it may not have been Barça’s best performance, but the goal of reaching the Last 16 of the Champions League has been achieved. Being constructively critical is key to continuing to improve and the German coach did not hide his dissatisfaction with the team’s first‑half performance in the 4-1 win over Copenhagen.

Women’s Spanish Super Cup: The Movie – FC Barcelona
Our behind the scenes look as the women’s team go on to become Spanish Super Cup winners.

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WELCOME TO CAMP NOU!!! The Greatest Stadium on Earth is the site of a huge European night as Barcelona welcome Copenhagen for the league phase finale in this season’s Champions League. Barça need to win by multiple goals and hope other results go their way to secure a Top 8 finish, while a dangerous Copenhagen side hope to pull of a major upset to try and secure an unlikely Playoff 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 8

Date/Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 9pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 8pm GMT (UK), 3pm ET, 12pm PT (USA), 1.30am IST (India, Thursday)

Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Referee: Benoît Bastien (FRA)

VAR: Bram Van Driessche (BEL)

HOW TO WATCH

On TV: Not Available (USA, UK, India), SuperSport (Nigeria), Movistar (Spain), others

Online: Paramount+ (USA), discovery+ (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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Barcelona are being tipped not to pursue a move for Etta Eyong this summer after making a final decision on the 22-year-old forward.

The Catalan giants had been linked repeatedly with Eyong this season as a potential low-cost option to take over from Robert Lewandowski.

However, it’s now being reported that Barcelona have decided to drop their interest in Eyong and look elsewhere.

Diario Sport say that Barcelona were keen last summer when he was available for around €3 million but aren’t willing to pay the €30m it’s likely to take to bring him in at the end of the season.

A host of Premier League clubs are also said to be willing, and financially able, to active his release clause and Barcelona don’t want to enter the bidding.

The Catalan giants are also currently thinking that if Lewandowski does leave, then his replacement must be a top striker, with Julian Alvarez and Dusan Vlahovic still believed to be options.

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The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana play a huge Champions League league phase finale against Copenhagen at Camp Nou, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 21 players for Wednesday’s game:

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

Defenders: 3. Alejandro Balde, 4. Ronald Araujo, 5. Pau Cubarsí, 18. Gerard Martín, 23. Jules Kounde, 24. Eric Garcia, 26. Jofre Torrents

Midfielders: 16. Fermín López, 17. Marc Casadó, 20. Dani Olmo, 22. Marc Bernal, 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 Ferran Torres, who is back after missing the last two games with a hamstring issue, and his return is crucial to boost a Barça squad missing two key pieces in the suspended Frenkie de Jong and the injured Pedri (hamstring), while Gavi (knee) and Andreas Christensen (knee) are also ruled out with long-term injuries.

Predicted starting XI (4-3-3):

Joan; Kounde, Cubarsí, Martín, Balde; Fermín, Eric, Olmo; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha

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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, Thursday), and you can join us to follow and comment all the action.

VISCA EL BARÇA!

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Last session before Copenhagen – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona’s first team completed their final training session this morning ahead of hosting FC Copenhagen at Spotify Camp Nou, in what will be the last match of the UEFA Champions League league phase.

Hansi Flick wants goals – FC Barcelona
Against Copenhagen, only a win will do. And by as many goals as possible. The reward is a biggie. Finishing in the top eight of the UEFA Champions League league phase and qualifying directly for the Round of 16. A challenge that carries special importance for Hansi Flick, as the German coach explained in his pre-match press conference.

Dani Olmo: ‘The goal is to do better than last season’ – FC Barcelona
Before the game against Copenhagen the Barça midfielder says the team are completely focused on the challenge of a Top 8 finish.

Joan Garcia wins LALIGA EA SPORTS Best Save of the Month award for January – LALIGA
The FC Barcelona goalkeeper repeats his LALIGA EA SPORTS Save of the Month award, having won it in August.

Luis Enrique says that “Dro can be important for the future” – Mundo Deportivo
The Asturian coach spoke about the former Barça player, about whom he had avoided commenting in his previous press conference.

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Wednesday night brings the league phase of the UEFA Champions League to a close, with all 18 matches kicking off at the same time and very little settled. FC Barcelona go into the final round ninth on 13 points, hosting Copenhagen at the Spotify Camp Nou, and the uncomfortable truth is that a win alone may not secure direct passage to the round of 16.

Eight teams sit on 13 points between sixth and thirteenth place, and the margins separating them are thin. Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle are best positioned thanks to a +10 goal difference, followed by Chelsea on +6. Barcelona are next with +5, level with Sporting CP, while Manchester City (+4), Atlético de Madrid (+3) and Atalanta (+1) trail slightly behind.

One fixture guarantees movement. PSG and Newcastle meet in Paris, meaning at least one of them will drop points. If Barcelona beat Copenhagen, that alone would push them past the loser of that game. What happens elsewhere is where things start to get unpredictable.

Chelsea travel to Naples, Sporting visit Athletic Club at San Mamés, Manchester City welcome Galatasaray, Atlético host Bodø/Glimt and Atalanta are away to Union Saint-Gilloise. If those matches finish with similar scorelines, Barcelona’s position improves. If one of the teams behind them runs up a big win, the situation changes quickly.

Goal difference is decisive. A Sporting victory by a single goal more than Barcelona’s would be enough to edge past them. City would need a win by two more goals than Barça, Atlético by three, and Atalanta by five. A comfortable home win, even something like 3-0, would still leave Barcelona exposed if one of those sides delivers a heavy result of its own.

Hansi Flick has tried to strip the equation back to basics. “The main objective is to keep a clean sheet and win the match,” the Barcelona coach said ahead of the game. He made it clear the squad will not be distracted by other scorelines, saying, “We won’t look at the other matches. We have to focus on playing at our best level. It’s the Champions League, and the Champions League demands your best.”

That focus on defending reflects recent history. Barcelona have not kept a clean sheet in Europe since last season’s quarter-final first leg against Borussia Dortmund, a 4–0 win at home. Since then, they have conceded 23 goals across ten Champions League matches, seven of them this season. Flick underlined the need for caution against a Copenhagen side that also need points, noting, “We have to respect Copenhagen, because they need to win to reach the next round. We have to do our job, defend well and play at our best. It won’t be an easy match.”

There is also a theoretical route to catching teams above the 13-point cluster. Real Madrid and Liverpool are both on 15 points, Tottenham on 14, and none of the three are mathematically safe. Barcelona would need help there too, combined with their own victory, for that scenario to open up.

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Barcelona will welcome Ferran Torres back from injury for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with FC Copenhagen at the Camp Nou.

Torres has been out with a minor hamstring injury but was back in training ahead of the game. Hansi Flick then confirmed at his pre-match press conference that Torres is fit and available.

“He had his final tests yesterday, and he trained today. He’s fine and ready for tomorrow. I’m happy he’s recovered so quickly,” he said.

Flick must now decide between Ferran and Robert Lewandowski for a place in the starting XI, with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal also set to feature.

Barcelona are hoping to win the game and secure automatic qualification to the knockout phase and know that goal difference may be crucial.

Flick says Barcelona know it won’t be an easy game but is confident his team can get the job done.

“We are confident and we respect Copenhagen because they also need to win to advance to the next stage,” he added.

“I tell them to play at their highest level because it won’t be easy. We want to reach the top eight; that’s our job.”

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When and where to watch FC Barcelona v FC Copenhagen – FC Barcelona
International kick-off times and viewing guide for UCL League phase matchday eight fixture at Spotify Camp Nou.

João Cancelo’s debut in a Barça shirt at Spotify Camp Nou – FC Barcelona
The Portuguese defender is in his second spell with the blaugranes but the win over Oviedo was his first ever at the Club’s famous home ground.

Agreement with PSG for the transfer of Dro – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona and PSG have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Pedro Fernández ‘Dro’ to the French club. The Club wishes him all the best for the future both on and off the field.

Fermín will renew his contract with Barcelona until 2031 – La Vanguardia
The homegrown player, very happy at the club this season, will sign a contract that doubles his current salary and also his release clause, which is now 500 million euros.

A French referee to finish the Champions League group stage – Mundo Deportivo
Benoit Bastien has been appointed to officiate the Barça-Copenhagen match and will referee a match involving the Catalan team for the second time.

All the details of the Patricio Pacífico deal with Barça – Mundo Deportivo
The young full-back from Uruguayan club Defensor Sporting will travel to Barcelona between Tuesday and Wednesday to join Barça Atlètic.

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Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign exciting teenage defender Patricio Pacifico from Defensor Sporting.

The 19-year-old will move initially on loan, but the transfer includes a buy option set at an initial €1.8 million, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The transfer has been rumored for a few days but looks like being made official very shortly. Pacifico will then join up with Barcelona Atletic and could end up staying permanently if he can impress.

🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona agree deal to sign Uruguayan 19 year old left back Patricio Pacifico from Defensor Sporting, here we go!

Loan deal with €1.8m buy option clause plus add-ons, could become mandatory under certain conditions. 🇺🇾

Pacifico will start joining Barça B. pic.twitter.com/uekfZGtnKi

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 26, 2026

The deal looks like being one of several Barca Atletic hope to get over the line this winter in a bid to boost Juliano Belletti’s squad and add even more exciting talent to the club.

Barcelona are also being linked with moves for Norwich winger Ajay Tavares and Dutch defender Juwensley Onstein, while Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahly have confirmed that young striker Hamza Abdelkarim is set to join the club in the January transfer window.

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Barcelona are stepping up the hunt for a successor to Robert Lewandowski who is out of contract at the Camp Nou in the summer.

A new report from ESPN states that Barcelona are planning for life without their veteran striker even though a final decision has not yet been made on his future.

With that in mind, Barcelona have two names in the frame to take over from Lewandowski – Julian Alvarez and Dusan Vlahovic.

We’ve heard both names before but ESPN say that Joan Laporta is “still dreaming” of signing Alvarez even though he would likely cost over 100 million euros.

The report quotes a club source as refusing to rule out a move for Alvarez, despite his lofty price and the fact Arsenal are also thought to be keen, saying “a lot of things could happen, but we’re attentive to the situation.”

However, Deco is said to be looking at cheaper options and has come up with Vlahovic. The Juventus star has been linked with Barca many times before but is out of contract in the summer and available on a free transfer.

Alvarez, Vlahovic or somebody else? Which striker is the best fit for Barcelona? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Dro Fernandez has stunned Barcelona and manager Hansi Flick this winter by telling the club he wants to leave.

The midfielder, who’s been tipped for big things at Barca, is now expected to sign for Paris Saint-Germain.

Fernandez’s decision comes as he wants more game time, with his decision to leave cemented after Barcelona’s Copa del Rey win over Guadalajara, according to Sport.

The teenager had been expecting to play in the game but didn’t see a single minute, leaving him “hurt and angry” and ready to call time on his Barcelona career.

Fernandez didn’t play in Barcelona’s next Copa del Rey game either against Racing, reportedly due to injury, and informed Flick after that match of his desire to leave.

Sport say that Fernandez was also not particularly happy at dropping back down to help out Barcelona Atletic in November and January, feeling “he did not want to cut short his progress in a season that he considers key to his career.”

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