Barcelona Team News Page 140 - Soccer

MATCHDAY: Man City-Chelsea again this week in FA Cup

Manchester City and Chelsea meet for the second time in less than 72 hours, this time in the FA Cup

JANUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Setién's Villarreal beats Real Madrid 2-1 in Spanish league

Villarreal has beaten Real Madrid 2-1 in a vibrant Spanish league match that will help rehabilitate the reputation of former Barcelona coach Quiqué Setién

JANUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Liverpool hosts Wolves in FA Cup, Real eyes lead

The third round of the FA Cup continues with Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle in action

JANUARY 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Biggest preseason long-shot underdogs to win a championship in sports betting history

Ahead of TCU's fairytale run to the title game, read about teams across various leagues that had the longest preseason odds to win champions...

JANUARY 6, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Biggest preseason long-shot underdogs to win a championship in sports betting history

Luis Suárez welcomed by 30,000 fans at Brazil's Gremio arena

More than 30,000 Gremio fans filled the Brazilian club’s arena in Porto Alegre to welcome striker Luis Suárez

JANUARY 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Barcelona needs extra time to advance past Intercity in Copa

Barcelona struggled to advance in its Copa del Rey debut and needed extra time to defeat third-division club Intercity 4-3

JANUARY 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Lewandowski's 3-game suspension upheld by sports court

Spain’s administrative court for sports has upheld a three-game suspension for Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski

JANUARY 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Robert Lewandowski - Three-match ban handed down Lewandowski's three-match ban has been confirmed by Spanish courts, RDS reports.

Impact Lewandowski had his suspension lifted while Barcelona appealed the decision through the legal system, but the suspension has now been confirmed. The forward will be ruled out until a Feb. 1 clash with Betis, sidelining him from La Liga action for the remainder of January.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Espanyol files complaint over Lewandowski's eligibility

Espanyol has challenged the result of the derby against Barcelona to the Spanish soccer federation

JANUARY 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Robert Lewandowski - Takes four shots versus Espanyol Lewandowski took four shots (one on target), created one chance and made one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Espanyol.

Impact Lewandowski co-led his side in shots in the match, but couldn't find the back of the net to help them win at home. The forward has 18 goals in the season so far, leading the club as their top scorer. He also logged two goals during World Cup with Poland.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedri - Creates three chances in draw Pedri registered one off-target shot, three chances created, one tackle (won), one interception and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Espanyol.

Impact Pedri co-led his side in chances created, but it wans't enought to earn three points at home. The midfielder also received his first yellow card of the season in the proccess. He's been a regular starter so far with three goals to his name, but has yet to assist.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gavi - Takes two shots in draw Gavi registered two shots (one on target), two chances created, one tackle (won) and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Espanyol.

Impact Gavi had a quiet outing and couldn't do much during the frustrating draw at home. The midfielder did received his fifth yellow card of the season, though, third in La Liga play. He logged his 15th start in 20 games so far, with one assist and no goals.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha - Takes four shots in draw Raphinha registered four shots (two on target), three chances created, six crosses (five accurate), two clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Espanyol.

Impact Raphinha had a good outing, but couldn't help them earn the win at home. The forward co-led his side in both shots and crosses before subbing off in the 62nd minute. He also received his second yellow card of the season, though.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Christensen - Assists against Espanyol Christensen assisted one goal from his only chance created, took one shot on target, made one tackle (zero won), five clearances and one block in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Espanyol.

Impact Christensen assisted Marcos Alonso's opener in the seventh minute, but it wasn't enough to earn the home win. That was his first assist in the season, to go with one goal. The centerback also led his side in clearances during the match.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Alonso - Scores opener in draw Alonso scored one goal from two shots, created two chances, sent in two accurate crosses, made one tackle (zero won) and two clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Espanyol.

Impact Alonso scored the opener in the seventh, but they couldn't hold the lead and ended up with only one point at home. The centerback now has two goals in the season. He started in 10 of his 13 appearances so far.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen - Concedes once in draw Ter Stegen made zero saves and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Espanyol.

Impact Ter Stegen was doing well until the 73rd minute, when he conceded in a penalty kick -- as they ended up with the home draw. The goalkeeper has 11 clean sheets in 20 starts in the season. He will now look to bounce back at Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Uruguay striker Luis Suárez joining Brazil's Gremio

Uruguay striker Luis Suárez is joining Gremio

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Barcelona held 1-1 at home by Espanyol after World Cup break

Barcelona has stumbled in its first game since a seven-week World Cup break after being held 1-1 by Espanyol at Camp Nou in a derby that finished with both teams having a player se...

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Ronaldo Saudi move to signal likely end of elite club career

Less than two weeks after his great rival Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and likely signalled the end of h...

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Jordi Alba - Sent off in second half Alba was sent off in the second half of Saturday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Alba was shown his second yellow card of the match in the 77th minute forcing Barcelona to end the match with ten men. The fullback will miss Barcelona's next match against Atletico Madrid through suspension.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Araujo - Bench option versus Espanyol Araujo (thigh) is available for Saturday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Araujo has shaken off a thigh injury, but he won't return to the XI right away. Andreas Christensen and Marcos Alonso are partnering in the middle of the defense.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Roberto - Starting against Espanyol Roberto (shoulder) is in the XI to face Espanyol Saturday.

Impact Roberto will make his return after a shoulder injury despite some lingering pain in the joint. He has registered two goals, two assists, 13 chances created, and 13 crosses (four accurate) in 13 appearances so far.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man United can end 2022 in top 4; Barcelona derby

Manchester United has the chance to end a turbulent year by moving into the top four of the Premier League when it plays Wolverhampton at Molineux

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Marc Overmars recovering from 'mild stroke,' Antwerp says

Belgian club Royal Antwerp says former Barcelona and Arsenal winger Marc Overmars is recovering from a mild stroke

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Barcelona announce new fourth captain following Gerard Pique retirement Barcelona name new fourth captain behind Sergio Busquets, Seri Roberto and Jordi Alba.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Lewandowski's 3-game suspension upheld by sports court

Espanyol files complaint over Lewandowski's eligibility

Uruguay striker Luis Suárez joining Brazil's Gremio

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Ronaldo Saudi move to signal likely end of elite club career

MATCHDAY: Man United can end 2022 in top 4; Barcelona derby

Marc Overmars recovering from 'mild stroke,' Antwerp says