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Hansi Flick has enjoyed plenty of success already since taking charge of Barcelona, winning La Liga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup titles.

The German coach also has Barcelona playing exciting football, has handed nine youngsters first-team debuts and has his team still in contention to win La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League this season.

Flick is currently contracted to Barcelona until 2027, but president Joan Laporta has already admitted he would love the head coach to stay for a long as he likes.

Of course Flick’s tenure hasn’t been perfect. His infamous high line has drawn plenty of critics, he’s seen Dro Fernandez leave for PSG and last season’s Champions League defeat to Inter was a tough one to take.

So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is this:

What has Hansi Flick gotten most right so far – and what still worries you about his Barcelona?

Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and answers in the comments section below!

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Dro Fernandez made his debut for PSG on Sunday as a second-half substitute in a 5-0 win over Marseille in Ligue 1.  

The teenager joined the club in the January transfer window from Barcelona and spoke after the game about why he had decided to make the switch.

“Luis Enrique is an incredible coach. Everyone told me he was an incredible coach, and that’s one of the reasons I signed here. He has a lot of faith in young players. Paris is the best place for me,“ he said.

“I’m making the most of the minutes I’m given, I’m in no hurry. I’m going to keep working so that things continue this way and I can play more. Everything has been very easy, to be honest. Since I arrived, it’s as if I’ve been here since the beginning of the season; I must thank everyone for this welcome.

“Playing here is incredible. I was really looking forward to coming here and discovering it. We knew that Marseille is a very difficult team, but if we did things right, they would find it difficult to trouble us at home. Yes, it was a very special match. I hope to be here for many years and have many experiences.”

Hansi Flick has spoken of his disappointment at losing Dro but handed another youngster a chance on Saturday, as Tommy Marques became the ninth La Masia graduate to debut under the German coach at Barca.

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Premier League big spenders Chelsea have become the latest club to be linked with a move for Atletico striker Julian Alvarez.

The Argentina has also been regularly linked with Barcelona and you can expect his name to crop up over the next few weeks now the club’s presidential elections are underway.

At the same time, there’s talk he could be heading back to the Premier League to sign for Liam Rosenior’s side.

A report from ESPN Argentina claims the Blues are making moves for Alvarez. Reporter Jorge Baravalle says:

“I insist, people are talking about a lot with Barcelona and Arsenal. But I’m being told that the team slowly moving forward is Chelsea. Chelsea, quietly, are advancing for Julián Álvarez.

“I’m told there are conversations. In fact, part of the agency handling Julián’s transfer was in London this week, watching Chelsea v Arsenal.

“They know both clubs want him, but what I’m being told is that, as of today, the most advanced contacts are with Chelsea.”

Alvarez is currently having a tough time at Atletico. He hasn’t scored for the club in La Liga since November and comes up against Barcelona next in the Copa del Rey.

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Elections underway for Barcelona presidency | FC Barcelona

Barcelona’s presidential elections have now officially begun. The Board of Directors will meet on Monday to announce the resignation of the direcftors who will be standing for re-election.

This is how Flick convinced Bernal: “Stay put, stay calm, work and everything will come little by little.” | Marca

Hansi Flick convinced Marc Bernal to stay at Barcelona this winter by telling the midfielder to stay calm and keep working. Bernal did end up staying and scored his first goal for the club at the weekend against Mallorca.

Barça recovery training but still without Raphinha | Mundo Deportivo

Barcelona returned to training after the win over Real Mallorca but were once again without Raphinha. The Brazilian continues to work alone as he recovers from an overload.

Real Madrid beat Valencia to close gap on Barcelona | BBC Sport

Real Madrid closed the gap to Barcelona at the top of the table in La Liga to just one point by beating Valencia 2-0. Alvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappe were on target for Los Blancos.

Galatasaray made €30m offer for Marc Bernal in January | Football Espana

Galatasaray are said to have made a €30m offer for Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal in the January transfer window but the Catalans made it clear they would not let him go.

PSG presents Dro with a message to Barça… and he makes his debut! | Diario Sport

Dro Fernandez made his debut for PSG on Sunday against Marseille. The club posted a video of him on the pitch at Parc des Princes with the message: “You are loved here!”

Laporta: “The relationship with Real Madrid is not good; the Super League was constant discomfort.” | Marca

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has given a wide-ranging interview where he has spoken about the tension with Real Madrid and why the decision was finally made to quit the European Super League.

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Jan Virgili came up against his former team on Saturday as he faced Barcelona with Real Mallorca at the Camp Nou.

The winger enjoyed himself during the match, giving Barcelona plenty of problems, and took to social media after the game to share a selection of pictures from the game.

Virgili included one of him giving Hansi Flick a hug and added the caption: “Special day, keep working.”

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There’s already been talk that Virgili is in Barcelona’s thoughts ahead of the summer transfer window as they have the right to first refusal on the youngster, and his post is likely to get the rumor mill very excited.

Flick was asked about Virgili before the game and told his pre-match press conference: “What I can say is what I see, which is that he’s doing a great job at Mallorca. I’m very happy for him.” 

Virgili has already been tipped to move on in the summer and may not lack for offers if he can continue to shine in La Liga.

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As crazy as it may sound, one of the best parts about being a fan of a sports team is that one tough loss. That one truly painful memory, the moment you realized hurt so deeply that you can’t help but root for that team to finally get over the hump.

Barcelona fans have experienced a lot of joy in the 21st century and even before that, but there have also been some dark times and a few defeats that will not leave you, and they hurt to even think about.

So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is this:

What’s the Barça match you still can’t bring yourself to rewatch?

Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and answers in the comments section below!

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It is official now. FC Barcelona confirmed on Saturday that it has formally withdrawn from the European Super League, notifying both the European Super League Company and the clubs that were still tied to the project. Even if it stopped feeling like a secret a long time ago, this was the final nail in the coffin for Barcelona’s commitment to the project.

The statement was barely three lines long and deliberately dry: “FC Barcelona informs that today it has formally notified the European Super League Company and the clubs that have formed part of it of its withdrawal from the European Super League project.”

No reasons were offered. None were really needed.

Barça’s involvement in the Super League dates back to April 2021, when the idea of a closed competition backed by Europe’s biggest clubs detonated across the sport and then quickly fell apart. Public opposition, coupled with political pressure and UEFA resistance, pushed club after club to back away. Over time, Atlético de Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan, and the entire English contingent all exited. Now, only Real Madrid remains. Barcelona was the last holdout and even that was more symbolic than real.

Joan Laporta will step down on Monday to launch his re-election campaign ahead of the March 15th vote, and his relationship with Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez could be seen as a liability rather than an asset. This makes the timing of the announcement very relevant.

Before the Spanish Super Cup final last month, Laporta did not sugarcoat it. “Relations between Barça and Madrid are bad, they are broken. There are various issues that have distanced us,” he said.

The Super League was the last visible thread tying the two presidents together. It is gone now, but it wasn’t always so.

Almost five years ago and just days after Lionel Messi left the club, Laporta, Pérez, and former Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli appeared side by side in Barcelona, presenting a united front around the Super League vision. Back then, Laporta spoke openly about its economic upside and about a competition where elite teams would face each other every week. But support evaporated faster than expected and staying attached to it meant open confrontation with UEFA.

That confrontation came at an awkward time for Barça. The club was already under scrutiny for Financial Fair Play breaches and had been fined 60 million euros by UEFA, of which 15 have been paid while appeals continue. This made it even trickier to continue the confrontation over the Super League. According to reporting in the Catalan press, Laporta gradually accepted that the cost of isolation outweighed whatever leverage the Super League still offered.

The shift toward UEFA did not happen overnight. But there have been signs. Last October, Laporta attended the annual European club assembly in Rome, where he positioned himself as a bridge between the Super League and UEFA.

“You know we are on the path of building bridges between the Super League and UEFA. Barça has a clear position, and those affected already know it,” he said.

Later, at an event for the Cruyff Foundation, he reinforced the message: “We are for pacification and for the clubs in the Super League to return to UEFA. We feel very close to UEFA and the EFC [European Football Clubs association.]”

Laporta reportedly rebuilt ties with Aleksander Čeferin, president of UEFA. He has also grown closer to Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, Paris Saint-Germain’s president and now the president of the EFC (formerly known as the ECA). Barcelona had been excluded from the EFC, so that was important.

The revamped Champions League format, with more matches and higher revenues, helped make the decision easier. That made the Super League no longer look like the future, but an idea that had worn out its welcome.

There was also a practical detail. Barcelona’s exit carries no financial penalty, despite earlier talk of a potential 300 million euro sanction. Reportedly, that has already been settled by Laporta, and it has allowed the club to walk away even more easily.

According to La Vanguardia, one of the next objectives for the Catalan club is to regain a prominent role within the EFC, a step that will coincide with Laporta’s resignation and that of club treasurer Ferran Olivé, both of whom held positions linked to the Super League.

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FC Barcelona 3-0 Mallorca: Rock solid – FC Barcelona
Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal and Marc Bernal score the goals that ensure another week at the top of the La Liga table.

HIGHLIGHTS | FC Barcelona v Mallorca – FC Barcelona
All the action from the La Liga clash at Spotify Camp Nou.

Hansi Flick: ‘La Masia is how we do things’ – FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick spoke to the media after FC Barcelona’s 3-0 defeat of RCD Mallorca at Spotify Camp Nou, with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal and Marc Bernal.

Lewandowski moves into top 15 on all time goalscoring list at Barça – FC Barcelona
In three and a half season Robert Lewandowski has now amassed 114 goals for FC Barcelona, his most recent coming in the 3-0 win over Mallorca on Saturday in La Liga. That total takes him into the top 15 on the Club’s all time list, level with Estanislau Basora.

Tommy Marqués makes official FC Barcelona debut – FC Barcelona
La Masia graduate gets first minutes in the senior team late in the 3-0 defeat of Mallorca, while his team-mate celebrates his maiden goal for the club.

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Barcelona have opened up a temporary four-point gap at the top of the La Liga standings thanks to a strong 3-0 win against Mallorca at Camp Nou on Saturday afternoon. After a tough start the Blaugrana were in complete control in the final 60 minutes, and Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal and Marc Bernal found the net as the Catalans sealed a big win in front of the home crowd.

Reactions & Observations

• The story of the first 30 minutes of the game was Jan Virgili: the former Barça winger was quite simply unplayable to start the contest, using his pace and skill to win pretty much every duel against whatever defender was on him, and he created at least three massive chances by himself. Mallorca should have taken the lead, but a combination of bad luck and poor finishing stopped them from going ahead.
• Barça finally woke up and started to create danger of their own thanks in large part to Marcus Rashford, who was the brightest and most active of the Blaugrana attackers and came very close a couple of times before one of his shots from outside the box was saved by the goalkeeper and the rebound fell to Robert Lewandowski, who showed his composure in front of goal and gave the home team the lead.
• The Catalans finished the half as the stronger team, and should have doubled their advantage just before the break when Rashford’s free-kick was saved by Leo Román and Jules Kounde found Lamine Yamal all alone with an open net in front of him at the far post, but the teenager somehow missed one of the easiest chances he’ll ever have and Barça had to settle for a 1-0 lead at halftime.
• Barça were able to build on the momentum from the end of the first half and dominated the second period, and should have had a penalty when Yamal was clearly fouled by Johan Mojica inside the box right in front of the referee, but both the on-field official and VAR completely ignored a very obvious penalty.
• Marc Casadó almost doubled the lead when he hit the crossbar with a strike from the edge of the area, but Barça finally found the net for the second time thanks to a gorgeous long-distance shot by Yamal at the hour mark.
• But the best goal was saved for a substitute: after a truly breathtaking passing sequence from the back to break the Mallorca press, Marc Bernal was played through on goal and showed incredible composure to sit down his defender inside the box and find the net to finish a remarkable team goal in glorious fashion.
• Another great moment was the debut of promising La Masia midfielder Tommy Marqués, who come on with 10 minutes to go and got a very nice reception from the home crowd.
• Not everything was perfect, though, as Barça gave the ball away in bad positions a couple of times and Joan Garcia was forced into action to make sure he’d keep a clean sheet. Other than that the second half was truly a joy to watch, and the final whistle came to seal a really good win for the home team.
• Barça were really good in the final hour of the match, and the second half was really, really strong. Flick was able to rest some key players ahead of a big Cup tie with Atlético Madrid, Marc Bernal’s goal was incredible, and Barça will remain top of the table for another week. A pretty good Saturday, if you ask me.

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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has explained his decision to start Marc Casado over Frenkie de Jong in midfield for Saturday’s La Liga clash with Real Mallorca.

De Jong has been in excellent form this year for the Catalan giants but has been left out of the starting XI for the match at Camp Nou.

Flick admits that it’s not strictly a tactical decision as De Jong is struggling physically. He told Movistar: “Frenkie wasn’t 100%, so we’ve decided to put him on the bench.”

Barca are already without Pedri and Gavi for the match against Mallorca, along with Raphinha who will hopefully return in midweek.

Casado is joined in midfield by Dani Olmo and Fermin Lopez, with Flick going with Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford in attack.

Barcelona know that victory on Saturday will see them extend their lead at the top of the table to four points ahead of Real Madrid’s clash against Valencia at Mestalla on Sunday night.

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WELCOME TO CAMP NOU!!! The Greatest Stadium on Earth is the site of another important La Liga match for Barcelona as the leaders welcome Mallorca for some Saturday afternoon action. Barça are looking for a big win to finish another weekend at the top of the standings, while Mallorca will try to pull of a huge upset in their fight against relegation. 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 23

Date/Time: Saturday, February 7, 2026, 4.15pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 3.15pm GMT (UK), 10.15am ET, 7.15am PT (USA), 8.45pm IST (India)

Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Referee: Alejandro Quintero González

VAR: Javier Iglesias Villanueva

HOW TO WATCH

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

Online: ESPN+ (USA), LaLigaTV (UK), FanCode (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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Being a Barcelona player is almost always a beautiful thing. You’re paid good money, you get to live in one of the best cities on Earth, and you play for titles every season as part of a special club that means just that little bit more to its fans.

There can also be some tough times, however, and the same fanbase that loves you can turn on you very quickly if things don’t go well. The pressure to perform at the highest level all the time is unlike almost any other team on the planet, and players will definitely hear about it they’re not at their best.

So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is this:

Which Barça player is getting the most unfair criticism right now? Make the case.

Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and answers in the comments section below!

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Barcelona have been drawn to face Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals of the 2025-26 Copa del Rey.

Hansi Flick’s side secured their place in the last four on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over Albacete thanks to goals from Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo.

Meanwhile, Diego Simeone’s side crushed Real Betis 5-0 on Thursday to make it through.

The second semi-final is also a tasty affair as it’s a Basque derby.

Here’s a look at the two semi-final fixtures:

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona

Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club

The semi-finals are both two-legged affairs, with the first game set to take place in Madrid next week between 10-12 February.

Fans will then have to wait a few weeks for the return, as the second legs are not due to take place until 3-5 March.

The winners of both teams head into the final which will be held at La Cartuja in Seville in April.

Which two teams do you think will make this season’s Copa del Rey final! Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has said he will keep Hansi Flick on as coach but does not want Deco to be the club’s sporting director if he is elected president.

Font is set to go up against Joan Laporta again in next month’s presidential elections and has been talking about his plans for the future if he wins.

“My coach will be Hansi Flick, but Deco won’t be my sporting director,” he told RAC1. “We’ll make sure the existing structure is a better fit for Hansi Flick , and that there isn’t someone like Alejandro Echevarría, who doesn’t hold an official position but has undue influence.”

Font, who has previously said the first phone call he’ll make will be to Lionel Messi if he’s elected president, also said he won’t use the GOAT’s name to help his cause.

“I don’t have his phone number, but I do have his family’s. We have a project to rebuild bridges,” he added.

“We’ve spoken with his inner circle. I haven’t asked him to take a stand for me. What I won’t do is deceive the members by using Messi like Laporta did during the campaign. What seems clear is that he won’t be coming back with Laporta.”

Font did also speak about Xavi, who is set to support him in the elections, adding: “He’s been through Barça, he’s suffered a lot, he feels very deceived by people at the club.”

The elections are due to take place on March 15th.

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Back at work – FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick’s side start preparations for the La Liga clash against Mallorca after qualifying for the Copa del Rey semifinals.

Five stats about Barça v Mallorca – FC Barcelona
A look at the facts and figures surrounding the upcoming visit of the Balearic Islands side to the Spotify Camp Nou.

Raphinha remains sidelined and is aiming for the Cup – Mundo Deportivo
The Brazilian winger has not trained with the group due to an overload in his right adductor muscle, and the club does not want to take any risks with his return for the match against Mallorca.

Barcelona consider Lewandowski renewal at lower rate – sources – ESPN
Barcelona are considering offering Robert Lewandowski a contract extension to remain at the Camp Nou for at least another season but only on reduced wages, sources have told ESPN.

Barça’s final decision on Marcus Rashford – SPORT
Both the sporting department and the coaching staff are fully satisfied with the performance and adaptation of the English winger, and the decision is unanimous: Barça will activate the €30 million purchase option to permanently acquire the player.

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Barcelona’s squad has been tested to the full plenty of times this season with key players such as Raphinha, Gavi, Pedri and Lamine Yamal all having spent time on the sidelines with various injuries.

The Catalans added only Joao Cancelo to the squad in the January transfer window, and the Portugal international looks like he will only play a back-up role during his loan spell from Al-Hilal.

Speculation already abounds regarding which players Barcelona may go for in the summer transfer window, with the the rumor mill having already churned out a host of names.

Barca are expected to go for a centre-back, particularly after losing Inigo Martinez at the end of last season, while a replacement for Robert Lewandowski may be needed up front.

So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is this:

Where are Barcelona thinnest right now—and which competition exposes that weakness the most?

Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and answers in the comments section below!

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Lamine Yamal says he’s not thinking about winning the Ballon d’Or and is instead focused on doing his best for Barcelona this season.

The teenager finished second behind Ousmane Dembele in the rankings for the 2025 Golden Ball and has been tipped by many to go on and become a serial winner of the prestigious prize.

However, Yamal has told Mundo Deportivo it’s not something that’s on his mind right now.

“I don’t think about it. It’s an award that, if you’re thinking about it, you won’t have an answer. It depends on what you win, how you play, who votes; it’s not something decided by your performance. I just want to enjoy myself and win with Barça and the national team,” he explained.

Barca have already claimed the Spanish Super Cup this season and are still in the mix in La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League.

Yamal, who is in a rich vein of form right now, knows he needs to step it up as the business end of the season approaches.

“Now the important moments are coming and this is where the quality players of our team have to step up. I’m enjoying this moment and I’m going for more,” he added.

“My game isn’t based on [goals]. It’s true that it creates controversy because when I play well it’s because I don’t score, and when I score it’s because I don’t play well, but I want to play well, for the team to win, and to keep going like this.”

Yamal has been involved in 33 goals in his last 37 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 18 times and providing 15 assists.

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Lamine Yamal, goal machine – FC Barcelona
The teenager had scored in four games in a row making him the youngest FC Barcelona player ever to achieve the feat.

Eric Garcia reaches 150 appearances – FC Barcelona
Catalan defender has reached a ton and half of games in an FC Barcelona jersey at a time when his form has truly peaked.

Araujo and the Copa del Rey quarter-final – FC Barcelona
The captain started and scored as the Blaugranes qualified for the semi-finals.

Gavi can now see the light at the end of the tunnel – Mundo Deportivo
On Wednesday he trained on the field alongside the also injured Pedri and will soon rejoin the group, the step prior to receiving medical clearance.

Confirmed: Ter Stegen will undergo surgery – Mundo Deportivo
The Girona goalkeeper will have surgery on his left hamstring this Friday, and the recovery time will be determined after the operation.

Barça are closely monitoring Mika Godts, Ajax’s new star – Mundo Deportivo
The 20-year-old Belgian winger is attracting interest from several European clubs, although the Dutch club is postponing any potential departure until next summer.

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Girona have confirmed that Barcelona loanee Marc-Andre ter Stegen will undergo surgery on Friday on his hamstring injury.

Michel’s side have offered an update on the goalkeeper after he sustained the injury last time out but are yet to confirm how much time he will miss.

“Marc-André ter Stegen will undergo surgery this Friday for the injury he suffered to the hamstring of his left leg during the match against Real Oviedo. The recovery time will be determined after the procedure,” read a club statement.

We’ll have to wait and see how much time Ter Stegen will miss, but the fear is that will be sidelined for several months due to the injury.

Ter Stegen moved to Girona in January in a bid to player regularly again after losing his place at Barcelona to Joan Garcia and this injury situation is a brutal blow to the Germany international.

Let’s hope the operation is a success and he can return to action as quickly as possible.

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Barcelona legend Lionel Messi could be heading back to boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys before he finally hangs up his boots.

Messi started off at Newell’s before jetting over to Europe and signing for Barcelona. He’s always said he’d love to play for his boyhood club again and could be granted his wish.

The club’s vice president Juan Manuel Medina has now revealed they are working on a plan to have Messi play for the club once more.

“We are working on Leo playing for Newell’s in the first half of 2027,” the Medina told TN. “It’s a project that goes beyond Newell’s.

“It’s a project for the city of Rosario, the province, and Argentine football. It all depends on what we can offer in terms of infrastructure and a competitive sports program.”

The plan seems to be for Messi to play for Newell’s potentially on loan during the MLS off-season. A ‘transition season’ is planned for 2027 as the MLS attempts to align with European leagues.

Messi is currently at Inter Miami and has signed a contract that runs until 2028. That could be his last in professional football, with the 38-year-old having previously revealed he does want to return home to Barcelona to live with his family.

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Albacete 1-2 FC Barcelona: Into the next round of the Copa del Rey! – FC Barcelona
Lamine Yamal and Araujo lead the Blaugranes into another Copa del Rey semi-final after avoiding another upset at the Carlos Belmonte stadium despite a tense finale.

HIGHLIGHTS | Albacete v Barça – FC Barcelona
All the action from the Copa del Rey tie in the Carlos Belmonte stadium.

16th Copa del Rey semi-final in 20 years – FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick becomes the eighth Barça coach to make it to the semifinals in his first two seasons in charge.

FC Barcelona official announcement – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona, City Council and Government of Catalonia present candidature to host Champions League Final 2029 at Spotify Camp Nou and in the city of Barcelona.

Joan Laporta: ‘Call for elections on February 9’ – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona president confirms that his board will present their resignation in order to stand for re-election.

Flick: “These are the games you have to win, and we deserved the victory” – Mundo Deportivo
The German coach highlighted the team’s mentality after a demanding week and stressed that Barça deserved to reach the semi-finals despite the tense ending at the Carlos Belmonte Stadium.

Ter Stegen, nervous after an injury that changes everything – Mundo Deportivo
New tests could worsen the prognosis for the Girona goalkeeper, as fears of a prolonged absence are growing and the 2026 World Cup is once again up in the air.

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The January transfer window has now closed with Barcelona having had a pretty quiet winter window when it comes to ins and outs.

The Catalan giants continue to be affected by financial issues which has played a part, but it’s also difficult to find good deals midway through the season.

Barca did manage to bring in Joao Cancelo as well as several promising youngsters, while Marc-Andre ter Stegen made the move to Girona.

Yet there was also a late shock for Hansi Flick and his side, as highly-rated midfielder Dro Fernandez decided to leave and join PSG.

Let’s have a look at the full list of January transfers for Barcelona.

INS

Joan Cancelo (on loan from Al-Hilal)

Patricio Pacifico (on loan with buy option)

Hamza Abdelkarim (on loan with buy option)

Juwensley Onstein (permanent deal from KRC Genk)

Joaquín Delgado (loan with buy option)

OUTS

Marc-Andre ter Stegen (on loan to Girona)

Dro Fernandez (permanent move to PSG for €8m)

Andres Cuenca (on loan to Sporting Gijon)

Mamadou Mbacke Fall (St Louis City)

Adrian Gill (permanent move Atlanta United)

So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is this:

Now that the January window is closed: what grade do you give Barça’s transfer business and why?

So now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and answers in the comments section below!

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The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana play a huge Copa del Rey quarter-final against Albacete, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 21 players for Tuesday’s clash:

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

Defenders: 2. João Cancelo, 3. Alejandro Balde, 4. Ronald Araujo, 5. Pau Cubarsí, 18. Gerard Martín, 23. Jules Kounde, 24. Eric Garcia

Midfielders: 16. Fermín López, 17. Marc Casadó, 20. Dani Olmo, 21. Frenkie de Jong, 22. Marc Bernal, 43. Tommy Marqués

Forwards: 7. Ferran Torres, 9. Robert Lewandowski, 10. Lamine Yamal, 14. Marcus Rashford, 19. Roony Bardghji

Barça will be without Raphinha for this one as the Brazilian has been given a week off to recover from a minor adductor issue, and he’s ruled out along with the injured Pedri (hamstring), Gavi (knee) and Andreas Christensen (knee).

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

Joan; Eric, Araujo, Martín, Cancelo; De Jong, Bernal; Yamal, Fermín, Rashford; Lewandowski

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Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta is tipping Lamine Yamal to keep on improving and go on to “become one of the greatest” players in the world.

Yamal has long been tipped for superstardom and is currently shining at Barcelona. He’s already won La Liga and Copa del Rey titles with the Catalan giants and is hoping for more silverware this season.

Iniesta thinks that the 18-year-old has all it takes to go down as one of the greats in the game but says he must challenge himself to keep on getting better every single year.

“Lamine has the potential to become one of the greatest. That’s the challenge he has ahead of him. To improve every year. He can do it, obviously, and we hope he continues to do so,” he told Catalunya Radio.

Iniesta also looked forwards to Barcelona’s next match against boyhood club Albacete. Real Madrid have already been dumped out of the tournament by Albacete, but Iniesta isn’t expecting another shock.

“Everyone is well aware of how the match in Albacete can be. The elimination of Madrid is enough. But if Barça is at their level, it is very difficult for Albacete to win,” he said.

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Final training session before trip to Albacete – FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick’s team workout at the Ciutat Esportiva ahead of the trip to the Carlos Belmonte stadium in the quarter finals of the Copa del Rey.

When and where to watch Albacete v FC Barcelona – FC Barcelona
Our guide to the international kick-off times and TV channels for the Blaugranes’ trip to the Carlos Belmonte Stadium.

Raphinha injury news – FC Barcelona
The first team player Raphael Dias, Raphinha, has a strain in the adductor muscle in his right thigh. The players will miss the game against Albacete as a precaution and his recovery time will be a week.

Flick: ‘Cup always brings surprises’ – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick spoke to the media on Monday ahead of the Copa del Rey quarter-final against Albacete, a single-leg tie to be played at the Carlos Belmonte on Tuesday.

Albacete: Two special connections – FC Barcelona
Leo Messi and Andrés Iniesta both have close associations to this week’s Copa del Rey opponent.

Patricio Pacifico joins Barça Atlètic – FC Barcelona
The Uruguayan defender arrives from on loan from Defensor Sporting Club with an option for a permanent move at the end of the season.

Andrés Cuenca, contract extended to 2027 and loaned to Sporting Gijón – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Andrés Cuenca to extend his contract with the club for a further season. His previous deal, which was due to expire on 30 June, has now been renewed until 30 June 2027.

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