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Andreas Christensen - Back in team training Christensen (achilles) is training with the team again, according to his club.

Impact Christensen is back in training following his small operation, already back working with him teammates. This should leave him for a return soon, probably needing another week or two. That said, a return against Atletico Madrid on Dec. 21 int heir next contest has not yet been rule out.

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Ansu Fati - Trains with team Fati (hamstring) is out for Sunday's match against Leganes but is training with the team, according to manager Hansi Flick.

Impact Fati is back in team training, a huge boost for the attacker. This leaves him nearing a return, probably only a week or two away. That said, he will eye a return against Atletico Madrid on Dec. 21, although he will probably only see a spot on the bench.

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Barcelona vs. Leganes lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news, injuries: Raphinha doubtful, Flick suspended | Sporting News Canada Barcelona host Leganes in their penultimate La Liga game of 2024.

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Hansi Flick considering Robert Lewandowski rest to boost Barcelona's La Liga title push | Sporting News Canada Barcelona are aiming to start 2025 as La Liga leaders.

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Hansi Flick considering Robert Lewandowski rest to boost Barcelona's La Liga title push | Sporting News Barcelona are aiming to start 2025 as La Liga leaders.

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Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Catalans suffer Jonathan David blow, Chelsea want Raphinha, and more - December 12, 2024 Barcelona secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday, December 11, in the Champions League.

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"Everyone will say Lamine" - Gerard Pique names Barcelona defender as his favourite current Blaugrana star Barcelona legend Gerard Pique has named Pau Cubarsi as his favourite active player at the club. The legendary defender was a part of the Cam...

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Dani Olmo - Assists opener Wednesday Olmo assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Olmo set up the opening goal Wednesday as his through ball in the 53rd minute assisted Raphinha's strike. It marked his second straight UCL match with a goal contribution. He also took one on-target shot and won one tackle before he was subbed off in the 71st minute for Fermin Lopez.

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Lamine Yamal - Assists winner Wednesday Yamal assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Yamal set up the match-winning goal Wednesday as he set up Ferran Torres' strike in the 85th minute which took the 3-2 lead. It was one of two chances he created in the match to go along with his four shots (two on target). He now has three goal contributions through five UCL starts this season.

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Raphinha - Scores prior to exit Raphinha was injured and subbed out in the 71st minute of Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund. He scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero a...

Impact Raphinha scored the opening goal of Wednesday's match, a strike in the 53rd minute assisted by Dani Olmo. He was subbed off the pitch in the 71st minute with an apparent injury, although head coach Hansi Flick said that Raphinha was just tired. That is a good sign for his chances to suit up Sunday versus Leganes.

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Ferran Torres - Scores brace off bench Wednesday Torres scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute.

Impact Torres was subbed onto the pitch in the 71st minute Wednesday and made a massive impact. He took the 2-1 lead with an unassisted strike in the 75th minute, then scored the match-winning goal in the 85th minute off a Lamine Yamal assist. The two goals were his first in the Champions League this season. He now has four goals in his last three matches (UCL and La Liga), so it's fair to say he's over his hamstring issue.

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Inaki Pena - Concedes twice in win Pena recorded no saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Pena saw just two shots on target in Wednesday's win and let both of them in, a Serhou Guirassy penalty in the 60th minute and then an outside-the-box strike from Guirassy in the 78th minute. It marked his second time in his last two UCL starts that he conceded multiple goals. Next up in the Champions League he heads to Benfica on Jan. 19, a side which has scored 10 goals through six UCL matches this season.

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Lamine Yamal's trademark trivela: Dissecting the Barcelona star's work of art Yamal is fast making the outside-of-the-boot pass known as the trivela his trademark. Where does it come from and how does he do it?

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"Whenever I feel any problem, I always give him the ball" - Marc Casado hails 'world-class' Barcelona teammate Barcelona youngster Marc Casado has praised teammate Pedri.

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Champions League: Arsenal and Barcelona end 2024 on a high, unlike Manchester City

Just two rounds of games remain in the expanded first round of this season's UEFA Champions League. Here are three quick takeaways from Wedn...

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Gio Reyna starts for Dortmund in Champions League clash vs. Barcelona

USMNT midfielder Gio Reyna will start for Borussia Dortmund in their UEFA Champions League group stage match against FC Barcelona on Wednesd...

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Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona live score: UEFA Champions League result, updates stats as Robert Lewandowski faces old club | Sporting News Two top-eight sides battle for a leg up in the hunt for a Round of 16 bye as Barcelona travel to the Rhineland to meet Borussia Dortmund on...

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Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona live score: UEFA Champions League result, updates stats as Robert Lewandowski faces old club | Sporting News Canada Two top-eight sides battle for a leg up in the hunt for a Round of 16 bye as Barcelona travel to the Rhineland to meet Borussia Dortmund on...

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Jose Mourinho snubs Lamine Yamal by admitting he's 'more of a Nico Williams fan' with Fenerbahce boss hopeful Athletic Club winger will sign for Real Madrid instead of Barcelona | Goal.com US Jose Mourinho snubbed Lamine Yamal by admitting he's "more of a Nico Williams fan" before facing Athletic Club with Fenerbahce in the Europa...

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"He is an extraordinary talent" - Hansi Flick names Barcelona star who can 'always make the difference' ahead of UCL clash Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has termed attacker Lamine Yamal as a difference-maker ahead of his side's UEFA Champions League visit to Borussi...

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Ronald Araujo - Questionable to face Dortmund Araujo (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's match against Dortmund, according to manager Hansi Flick. "We're all happy that Ronald is back. We will see how he is tomorrow. I...

Impact Araujo was expected to need another match before he was ready but could be making his return to play Wednesday, as he has not yet been ruled out after returning to training. This is solid news for the club, as he is a regular starter when fit but has yet to play this season due to his injuries. Once he returns, he will look to work his way back into the starting role, starting in 29 of his 33 appearances last campaign.

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Ronald Araujo - Makes squad list Araujo (Hamstring) is on the squad list for Wednesday's game against Dortmund.

Impact Araujo has been included in the squad for upcoming UCL action, indicating a potential return after a lengthy recovery from a hamstring injury. While he may not be fit to start immediately, he could feature as a center-back or right-back later in the match. He has yet to make his season debut for Barcelona.

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Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news, injuries: Pedri passed fit, Araujo returns | Sporting News Barcelona head to Borussia Dortmund in a key UEFA Champions League clash on December 11.

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Barcelona concerned by Frenkie de Jong's contract plan in 2025 | Sporting News Canada Barcelona face a key call on Frenkie de Jong's future at the club in 2025.

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