Barcelona Team News Page 136 - Soccer

Alejandro Balde - Sets up opening goal Alex Balde assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Betis.

Impact Alex Balde set up Barcelona's opening goal that was tapped in by Raphinha from very close range. The Spain international has four assists in league play, but this was the first one since Sep. 17 in a regular role for him at left-back. He's made 15 starts in 17 league outings for Barca.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha - Scores against Betis Raphinha scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Betis.

Impact Raphinha has gone a full 90 just once in league play this season, but he has been productive of late with one goal and one assist in five outings (four starts) since the end of the 2022 World Cup. The former Leeds United star has struggled to get things going at times, but he seems to be trending in the right direction in recent weeks.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Lewandowski - Scores in return Wednesday Lewandowski scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Betis.

Impact Lewandowski returned from a three-game absence and didn't miss a beat, shooting at least four times for a third consecutive game and finding the back of the net for a second time in that span. The Polish forward has been an instant success for Barca, scoring 14 goals in 16 matches in league play.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen - Concedes once in win Ter Stegen made one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Betis.

Impact The German goalkeeper was beaten by Jules Kounde with an own goal, but that wasn't enough to prevent Barcelona's victory against a tough opponent. Ter Stegen has allowed one or fewer goals in 10 games in a row, keeping seven clean sheets in that span.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona nearing $4.3 million transfer for LA Galaxy star Julián Araujo

Julián Araujo will be under contract with Barcelona's B team, Barça Atlètic, through 2026.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Barcelona nearing $4.3 million transfer for LA Galaxy star Julián Araujo

Barcelona given green light to register Gavi to first-team

Gavi will be registered as a first-team player with Barcelona after a commercial court ruled in the club's favor.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Barcelona given green light to register Gavi to first-team

MATCHDAY: United aims to reach cup final; PSG without Neymar

Manchester United’s place in the League Cup final looks to be assured ahead of the second leg against Nottingham Forest in the semifinals

JANUARY 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Slow transfer day in Spain; Barcelona gets to register Gavi

Forget about signing new players

JANUARY 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Barcelona's January window: Gavi's contract, Bellerin's future & the 'Cold War' with La Liga It might seem like Barcelona's January transfer window has been quiet, but behind the scenes tension and confusion have been on the rise

JANUARY 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lionel Messi dishes on World Cup, regrets actions in Netherlands match

Lionel Messi spoke in depth about the experience of winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, including his actions in the quarterfinal aga...

JANUARY 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Lionel Messi dishes on World Cup, regrets actions in Netherlands match

Real Madrid and Barcelona to meet in Copa del Rey semifinals

Real Madrid will get a chance for revenge against Barcelona when the Spanish teams meet in the Copa del Rey semifinals

JANUARY 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Ferran Torres - Eligible for selection Torres is available to return from a two-match ban for Wednesday's trip to Betis.

Impact Torres is set to return from suspension after picking up a two-match ban. The forward has been a consistent contributor when available, though he has often come off the bench, with two bench appearances since returning from the World Cup.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Lewandowski - Eligible to return Lewandowski is eligible to return from a three-match suspension against Betis.

Impact Lewandowski's suspension was appealed all the way through the Spanish court system before eventually being upheld. He has now served all three matches and is available to return for a Wednesday trip to Betis.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool back in Brighton, Madrid chasing Barca

Liverpool travels to Brighton in the fourth round of the FA Cup

JANUARY 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Barcelona winger Dembélé out after left thigh injury

Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembélé will be sidelined for an undetermined time after he injured a muscle in his left thigh in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Girona in the Spanish league

JANUARY 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Resumen de Girona FC vs FC Barcelona (0-1)

JANUARY 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Pedri leads win at Girona in 100th game for Barcelona

Pedri has scored to help Barcelona eke out a win 1-0 at Girona and increase its Spanish league lead

JANUARY 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Jules Kounde - Keeps clean sheet in win Kounde made a clearance and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Girona.

Impact Kounde returned to right-back Saturday as his side kept a third consecutive clean sheet in La Liga in shutting out Girona.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen - Keeps clean sheet against Girona Ter Stegen made two saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Girona.

Impact Ter Stegen kept a third consecutive clean sheet in La Liga on Saturday, and his 14th in 18 games overall this season in the competition. He will want to make it four in a row Wednesday against sixth-placed Betis, which have scored 20 goals in 18 matches.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordi Alba - Records assist against Girona Alba subbed into Saturday's match against Girona at halftime, taking a shot and recording an assist in the 1-0 victory.

Impact Alba set up Pedri's game winner on Saturday, the second consecutive La Liga game in which he's been a halftime substitute after returning from a red card suspension.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedri - Scores goal against Girona Pedri subbed into Saturday's match against Girona in the 26th minute, and he scored a goal and created a chance in the 1-0 victory.

Impact Pedri replaced an injured Ousmane Dembele in the first half on Saturday and he scored the game winner for a second consecutive game in La Liga. It was his fifth goal of the season, which is a new personal record for the midfielder.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ousmane Dembele - Forced off with quad injury Dembele was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Girona due to a thigh injury.

Impact Dembele left the match in the 26th minute after succumbing to the injury and being replaced by Pedri. The attacker has a notable injury history and will be evaluated for the severity of injury following the match.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man U in FA Cup action; Barça visits Girona

Several English Premier League clubs will be looking to avoid famous upsets in the fourth round of the FA Cup

JANUARY 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Marcos Alonso agrees to contract extension with Barcelona Barcelona says that defender Marcos Alonso has agreed to extend his contact until the end of the 2023-24 season

JANUARY 27, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Marcos Alonso agrees to contract extension with Barcelona BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona and defender Marcos Alonso have reached an agreement to extend his contract until the end of the 2023-24 s...

JANUARY 27, 2023 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

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Barcelona nearing $4.3 million transfer for LA Galaxy star Julián Araujo

Barcelona given green light to register Gavi to first-team

MATCHDAY: United aims to reach cup final; PSG without Neymar

Slow transfer day in Spain; Barcelona gets to register Gavi

Lionel Messi dishes on World Cup, regrets actions in Netherlands match

Real Madrid and Barcelona to meet in Copa del Rey semifinals

MATCHDAY: Liverpool back in Brighton, Madrid chasing Barca

Barcelona winger Dembélé out after left thigh injury

Pedri leads win at Girona in 100th game for Barcelona

MATCHDAY: Man U in FA Cup action; Barça visits Girona