Madrid, March 17 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Tuesday that he does not expect to work again after leaving the club, while also insisting it is not the right time to discuss a new contract. Flick, 61, is under contract with Barcelona until June 2027, but after winning reelection as club president Sunday, Joan Laporta said he hoped the German would extend his stay by at least another year.Asked about his future at a pre-match news conference ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League l…
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Madrid, March 17 (IANS) Banking on home conditions, Spanish giants FC Barcelona will hope to get the better of English side Newcastle United at Camp Nou on Wednesday, aiming to seal their place in the quarterfinals of the Champions League 2025-26.Barcelona escaped with a 1-1 draw in Newcastle a week ago, thanks to Lamine Yamal’s 95th-minute penalty after an underwhelming display at St. James’ Park, leaving Hansi Flick’s side as the clear favourite for the return leg.Flick rested Yamal and Fermin…
Barcelona, March 4 (IANS) FC Barcelona have confirmed hamstring injuries to defenders Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde on Wednesday following their 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey.In an official medical statement, the club clarified the nature of both injuries. Barcelona announced that Kounde has sustained a mid-belly hamstring (biceps femoris) injury in his left thigh, adding that his availability will depend on how his recovery progresses. The club did not specify a defini…
Madrid, March 3 (IANS) Real Sociedad are the favourites to book a ticket to the final of the Copa del Rey in a Basque derby against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. Real Sociedad won 1-0 in Athletic Bilbao’s San Mames Stadium in February through Benat Turrientes’ goal.Athletic Bilbao have improved since that game, partly due to the return of players such as Dani Vivian, Yuri Berchiche, and Oihan Sancet from injury. At the same time, winger Alex Berenguer also appeared as a substitute in Saturday’s …
Madrid, March 2 (IANS) FC Barcelona face a massive task on Tuesday when they face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal, looking to overhaul a 4-0 deficit from the first leg.Atletico ripped Barcelona to shreds in the first leg of the semifinal, with Giuliano Simeone and Ademola Lookman finding holes in the high defensive line and creating a host of chances in the first half to leave Hansi Flick’s side defeated and shell-shocked.Three weeks down the line, Barcelona have …
Barcelona, Jan 22 (IANS) Football giant Barcelona have been dealt a major injury blow after their 2-0 win over Slavia Prague on Wednesday night, as their midfield linchpin Pedri Gonzalez has been injured and set to be out for a long time.The Spanish international was forced off shortly after the hour mark and is scheduled to undergo detailed medical assessments in Barcelona on Friday. Early indications suggest the injury is not severe, though reports in Spanish media indicate a minor hamstring t…
Jeddah, Jan 12 (IANS) Raphinha was FC Barcelona’s hero as his side retained the Spanish Super Cup with a 3-2 win over Real Madrid.The Brazilian scored his side’s first goal and then netted the winner in the second half with a touch of fortune to decide a thrilling game where Madrid looked for an equalizer until the final moments.Madrid started with Kylian Mbappe in the bench and Dean Huijsen in for Antonio Rudiger in defense, with coach Xabi Alonso adopting a pragmatic policy of getting his side…