Barcelona FC news

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.”

Source: barcablaugranes.com

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.”

Source: barcablaugranes.com

FC Barcelona 3-0 Oviedo: Perfect storm – FC Barcelona
The goals took their time coming but they did in the end and FC Barcelona have beaten bottom-of-the-table Oviedo 3-0 to hold onto their one-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the Liga table.

Hansi Flick: ‘After the first goal we were much better’ – FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick praised the team’s performance following the 3-0 win over Real Oviedo at Spotify Camp Nou. The Barça coach admitted that the first goal was a turning point that allowed them to secure the victory.

10 consecutive home wins in La Liga, six years later – FC Barcelona
Despite last Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at the Reale Arena, FC Barcelona remain in fine form at home in La Liga. With the latest win at the Spotify Camp Nou, 3–0 over Oviedo, the team have won every one of the ten league matches they have played at home so far this season.

Super Cup and Lamine Yamal celebrated before Barça v Oviedo – FC Barcelona
The year 2026 began at the Spotify Camp Nou with applause. There was a special moment ahead of kick-off for FC Barcelona v Oviedo, as the Spanish Super Cup win and La Liga MVP winner for December Lamine Yamal were celebrated.

UD Poblense 1-0 Barça Atlètic: Unlucky defeat away at leaders – FC Barcelona
Despite a performance that deserved some sort of reward, Barça Atlètic went down to 1-0 defeat in the Municipal de Sa Pobla against league leaders UD Poblense.

Raphinha: “We were blown away by Lamine’s goal” – Mundo Deportivo
The Brazilian, who scored another stunning goal in Barça’s 3-0 win against Oviedo, defended his form: “With eight goals in thirteen games played, and you think I’m not at the same level as last season? I’m always striving to be at my best.”

Marc Casadó on Atlético’s interest: “Wearing the Barça shirt will always be my priority” – Mundo Deportivo
The midfielder, who is rumored to be a possible winter signing for Atlético Madrid, recalled after playing the full 90 minutes of the Barça-Oviedo match that “playing for Barça is a dream I’ve had since I was a child and I hope it stays that way for many years.”

Dro’s transfer to PSG will be finalized on Monday – Mundo Deportivo
Barcelona has finalized an agreement with the Parisian club, which will not pay the release clause and could pay a little over 8 million euros.

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The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana play their first home game of 2026 against bottom of the table Real Oviedo in La Liga action, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 22 players for Sunday’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, 26. Jofre Torrents

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

Forwards: 9. Robert Lewandowski, 10. Lamine Yamal, 11. Raphinha, 14. Marcus Rashford, 19. Roony Bardghji

Barça welcome Lamine Yamal back to the squad today after the teenager served a suspension in midweek, but that’s where the good news stop as Pedri has been ruled out for the next month with a hamstring injury, and he joins Ferran Torres (hamstring), Gavi (knee) and Andreas Christensen (knee) on the list of absentees for this one.

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

Joan; Cancelo, Cubarsí, Martín, Balde; Eric, De Jong; Yamal, Fermín, 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.

VISCA EL BARÇA!

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WELCOME TO CAMP NOU!!! The Greatest Stadium on Earth opens its doors for a Barcelona match for the first time in 2026 as the Blaugrana welcome bottom of the table Real Oviedo for their second meeting of the season in La Liga. Barça need all three points to return to the top of the standings, while Oviedo are looking for a monster upset to boost their survival hopes. 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 21

Date/Time: Sunday, January 25, 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: Juan Martínez Munuera

VAR: Mario Melero López

HOW TO WATCH

On TV: ESPN Deportes (USA), Premier Sports 1 (UK), SuperSport (Nigeria), others

Online: ESPN+ (USA), Premier Sports Player (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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Barcelona’s search for talented youngsters seems to have led the club to Uruguay and impressive defender Patricio Pacífico.

The 19-year-old currently plys his trade for Defensor Sporting but, according to multiple reports, he’s now heading to Barcelona before the January window closes.

Barcelona have agreed to sign Pacifico on loan for the rest of the season and he will join up with Juliano Belletti’s side. Pacifico is viewed by many as one of Uruguay’s most promising young defenders.

💣🔵🔴 𝐁𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋: 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐂̧𝐀 𝐆𝐎 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 "𝐔𝐑𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 WALL"
𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐎 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐈́𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐎(19)🇺🇾💎!

Pacifico (Defensor Sporting 2025), 1.87m Tall (6ft 2in)Left-Footed LB/CB 64% Aerial Duels Won👀

He is Tall and fast🤩
pic.twitter.com/dGUAwxcLxZ

— The Stat Guy (@The_Stat_Guy_10) January 24, 2026

“Next week the transfer should be signed,” a Defensor Sporting source told Mundo Deportivo. “We had been working on it very quietly, only three or four leaders knew about the operation.”

The deal is also thought to contain some kind of purchase option. MD say the deal includes an option to buy 50% of the player’s rights and more clauses to acquire the other half. Over at Diario Sport, the word is that Barca can activate a purchase option if he plays at least 10 games.

Barcelona are said to have been following Pacifico for some time now but have decided to move now as Andres Cuenca is set to join Como.

Source: barcablaugranes.com

Al Ahly sporting director Walid Salah Eddine has confirmed that Hamza Abdelkarim is set to complete a move to Barcelona in the January transfer window.

The two clubs have been in negotiations over a deal for the young star for some time now and it seems an agreement has finally been reached.

Al Ahly Sporting Director Walid Salah El-Din said: “Hamza Abdelkarim is going to Barcelona!  I wish him much success so that he continues his career there and establishes himself with Barça and doesn’t return to Egypt.”

Abdelkarim is expected to join on loan for the rest of the season and link up with Juliano Belletti’s Barcelona Atletic side initially.

The deal will include a purchase option set at around €3 million, although with variables it could rise as high as €5m.

Abdelkarim looks to being one of several new recruits at Barcelona Atletic this January, with the club said to also be working on deals for Juwensley Onstein, Patricio Pacifico and Ajay Tavares.

Source: barcablaugranes.com

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick addressed the reasons behind the team’s defensive issues ahead of Sunday’s La Liga match against Real Oviedo.

Barça have conceded six goals in the last four games after a run of four straight clean sheets, including two bad set piece goals in the win over Slavia Prague in the Champions League in midweek.

Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Flick said there are a few reasons for the defensive slump, such as the inherent danger of conceding counter-attacks baked into his system, a lack of focus, and the general lack of height and physicality of his defenders because of who’s currently available.

“We’ve made some mistakes, and that’s why the goals have come. Perhaps we need to be more focused, for the full 90 minutes. Teams defend with everything they’ve got against us. Defending is more complicated. We have to be prepared. We’ve talked about it, and we have to do it.

“We don’t have much time to train [set pieces], but we’ve talked about it. In Prague it was different. I don’t want to make excuses, but it was very cold and they had very tall players. On the second goal, Lewandowski didn’t have time to react. It’s important to be well-positioned, and we’ve discussed it. At Barça, we don’t usually have tall players, and they’ve always been able to manage it.”

Blaming the cold for conceding two set pieces in Prague certainly sounds a little strange, but Flick’s overall message is pretty clear: Barça’s center-back are not as physically impressive as the ones in other teams because they are more technical players, and the combination of a high line and the majority of opponents playing a very low block with the clear goal of counter-attacking against the high line creates a natural risk defensively.

Barça won’t change the way they play, or the types of center-backs they target, so the reality is the defending will always be a little suspect, but it doesn’t need to be this poor as long as players execute well and are fully focused for 90 minutes, even if it’s super cold.

Source: barcablaugranes.com

Paris Saint-Germain are being tipped to pay Barcelona more than €6 million to land midfielder Dro Fernandez in the January transfer window.

Fernandez is said to have already agreed to move to Luis Enrique’s side, in search of more game time, and the two clubs are now reportedly in negotiations.

The teenager has a release clause in his contract set at €6m but both Le Parisien and Diario AS say that PSG will pay more than that to land Dro.

The reason given by AS is that the Ligue 1 side want “to symbolize a return to the good relations” the two clubs now enjoy, following previous bad feeling which began after Neymar’s transfer to the French capital.

Yet Le Parisien point out that it also due to financial reasons, highlighting how tax is due when release clauses are paid (around 47% which would cost Dro another €3m), and that’s why it could just turn into a “classic transfer” instead.

Barcelona are now said to be asking for between €8-10m for Dro but an agreement is still yet to be reached.

Source: barcablaugranes.com

Focused on Barça v Oviedo – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona returned to training on Friday after a rest day to begin their preparations for the return of La Liga and the visit of Real Oviedo to Spotify Camp Nou.

When and where to watch FC Barcelona v Oviedo – FC Barcelona
International kickoff times and viewing guide to the upcoming LaLiga game at the Spotify Camp Nou.

Another comeback for the collection – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona’s reputation for fighting back from behind continues. In Prague they did it for the eighth time this season!

FC Barcelona back at the Spotify Camp Nou for first time in eight games – FC Barcelona
It’s been a month and a half playing away from home, but FC Barcelona are now finally back at Spotify Camp Nou. The last home game for the Blaugranes was on 13 December, the LaLiga matchday 16 fixture against Osasuna (2-0). Since then, Hansi Flick’s side have had a long run of games either as an away side or playing at a neutral ground that has seen Barça equal a historic record.

Galatasaray wants Casadó, but the midfielder is only thinking about Barça – Mundo Deportivo
In addition to the Turkish club, several other teams have expressed interest in the midfielder’s situation, but he is currently reluctant to leave.

Revolution at Barça Atlètic: Hamza, Tavares, Onstein and all the cases – SPORT
The arrivals of Joaquín Delgado, Hamza Abdelkarim, Ajay Tavares, and Juwensley Onstein, plus others that could materialize, will radically change the face of Juliano Belletti’s Barcelona B team in their quest for a necessary promotion.

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Barcelona are reportedly planning to offer Fermin Lopez a new and improved contract at the club as reward for his impressive performances.

Lopez is contracted to Barcelona until 2029 but his camp met with the club this week to discuss an improved deal, according to Diario Sport.

The Catalan giants are said to be already working on a renewal that will include an increased salary and another two years.

Barcelona have made the move to lock down the future of a player who is becoming increasingly vital to Hansi Flick’s side. He has 10 goals and 10 assists already this season for the Catalans.

The club are also well aware that Lopez has attract interest in the past, as he turned down a move to Chelsea last summer, and is likely to have more suitors if he can continue to impress at Camp Nou.

Flick made it clear after the Champions League win over Slavia Prague that he was thrilled Lopez opted to stay at the club.

“He’s a fantastic player. The decision was up to him, and I’m happy he stayed,” he told reporters. “He’s a player who breathes and has Barcelona DNA. I really appreciate his performance today.”

Meanwhile, Lopez has since said he wants to stay at the club for a long time. “I never doubted being here,” he explained back in September. “I’ve always wanted to be here, and I’ll fight to be here for many years to come.”

Source: barcablaugranes.com

Marc Casado’s future at Barcelona is generating headlines in the January transfer window as he struggles for minutes under Hansi Flick in the 2025-26 campaign.

The rumor mill has already claimed interest from Atletico Madrid and now says that Galatasaray are also keen on Casado, per Diario Sport.

Casado has only made six La Liga starts this season, which does not seem to have gone unnoticed at the Turkish side, and his situation does not look like improving any time soon.

Marc Bernal now seems to be ahead of him in the pecking order, while Gavi is due back in February or March and young Tommy Marques is becoming a regular in first-team training.

There has been speculation that Casado is not happy with his game time currently at Barcelona, but Hansi Flick has made it pretty clear he does not want him to leave in January.

The Barca boss was asked about Casado and Marc Bernal after news that Dro Fernandez has asked to leave and insisted “my idea is for everyone to stay.”

With Dro leaving and Pedri out for a month, Casado may be hoping for more chances in the coming weeks. He may not move this winter, but he does seem to be in a difficult situation at the moment at Barca.

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Barcelona are reportedly keen on Albacete left-back Dani Bernabeu and have already been in touch with the club to enquire about a possible transfer.

Bernabeu caught the eye during Albacete’s Copa del Rey win over Real Madrid as they dumped Alvaro Arbeloa’s side out of the competition in the last 16.

According to reporter Angel Garcia, both Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested in the 19-year-old who has a €6 million release clause in his contract.

Barcelona will get the chance to take a closer look at Bernabeu when the two teams come face to face in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey in February.

Hansi Flick’s side have been paired with the minnows and will be favorites to progress to the semi-finals of the tournament.

The Barca boss currently has Alejandro Balde as his first choice left-back at Barcelona, and he’s been backed up for Gerard Martin so far this season.

Martin has also been playing in central defence more recently, with Joao Cancelo another option to play at left-back following his arrival on loan this January.

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FC Barcelona official statement – FC Barcelona
The Board of Directors has agreed to call elections for the club presidency on Sunday 15 March 2026. In the coming days, and in accordance with the deadlines established in the FC Barcelona Statutes, the official call will be published, including the schedule and all details of the electoral process.

Pedri injury update – FC Barcelona
Tests conducted on Thursday morning have confirmed that first team player Pedro González “Pedri” has a right hamstring injury, which he picked up during the game against Slavia Prague yesterday. The recovery time is expected to be one month.

Top 8 finish well within reach – FC Barcelona
It has been an almost perfect 24 hours for FC Barcelona. They started the penultimate Champions League matchday in 15th place and finished it ninth, knowing that qualification for the Top 8 (which grants direct access to the round of 16) is now in their own hands.

Fermín in scintillating form – FC Barcelona
His performances this season have been special. The decisiveness of Fermín López in the final third is key for how Hansi Flick plays and the coach is delighted with how he is progressing. In terms of numbers, the Andalusian midfielder is one of the most productive players in the team and across LaLiga.

Dani Olmo: great goals to help earn the points – FC Barcelona
The away match to Slavia Prague involved Barça having to overcome a number of factors to come through and win. There were the weather conditions, as it was -6ºC when the match was played, while the atmosphere in stands at the Fortuna Arena was feverish. Things became even more difficult after kick-off too.

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Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez scored twice for the Catalans on Wednesday night as Hansi Flick’s side won 4-2 in the Champions League.

It was another impressive performance from the 22-year-old, with Slavia Prague’s Michal Sadílek showering his opponent with praise after the match.

“I think the two goals we conceded in the first half wouldn’t have happened in the league. Fermín’s runs behind the defense are incredible; I’ve never seen anything like it and I’ve probably never played against a better player in this respect,” he said afterwards.

Flick also praised Lopez after the game and made it clear he was happy that he ignored transfer interest from Chelsea last summer to stay at Barca.

“He’s a fantastic player. The decision was his, and I’m happy he stayed,” he said. “He’s a player who lives and breathes Barcelona and has that Barcelona DNA. I really appreciated his performance today.”

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Barcelona have offered an update on midfielder Pedri after he was forced off with a hamstring injury in Wednesday’s 4-2 win over Slavia Prague in the Champions League.

Pedri has now undergone further tests to determine the severity of the injury, with the Catalan giants have confirming he will miss the next month of action for Barcelona.

“Tests carried out this morning have confirmed that Pedri has a muscle injury to the biceps femoris of his right leg, which he sustained in the match against Slavia Prague. The recovery time will be one month,” read a club statement.

INJURY UPDATE

Tests conducted this morning have confirmed that first team player Pedro González “Pedri” has a right hamstring injury, which he picked up during the game against Slavia Prague yesterday.

The recovery time is expected to be one month. pic.twitter.com/b5xGJdKjuw

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 22, 2026

The news will be a blow to Barcelona and Hansi Flick, although the club will be relieved it’s not a more serious injury that requires more time off.

Pedri now looks set to miss La Liga games against Real Oviedo, Elche, Real Mallorca, Girona and Levante. The midfielder will also sit out Barca’s final Champions League group phase game against FC Copenhagen and the Copa del Rey quarter-final tie against Albacete.

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