Photo credit should read DANI POZO/AFP via Getty Images The defender has looked ahead to the big game Carles Puyol has been talking about Sunday’s Clasico clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid and admits it come at a tricky time for the Catalans. Barca head into the game after a really disappointing defeat to PSG in the Champions League, while Madrid knocked out Manchester City to make the semi-finals. Yet Puyol thinks Barca can use the anger of their defeat as motivation at the Santiago Bernabeu. “It comes at a difficult time for Barcelona after the elimination, but it is also an opportunit ..read more

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images More positive signs Barcelona midfielder Gavi has offered another glimpse into his recovery from ACL surgery as he continues on the comeback trail. The youngster has offered a few sneak peeks into how he’s been progressing since going under the knife in December which ruled him out for the rest of the season. Gavi has previously shown off some training sessions in the gym and on the beach, but in his latest update he’s stepped things up a notch and is clearly working hard. Gavi continues with his rehabilitation pic.twitter.com/B7QgjV ..read more

Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images Keep it in house Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has waded into the current debate around Ronald Araujo and Ilkay Gundogan after the midweek Champions League defeat. Gundogan was critical of his team-mates after the game, with Araujo making it fairly clear he wasn’t too impressed with the German’s words. Yet Puyol reckons Gundogan had the right intentions and believes the two players will have already tried to resolve the matter. “Everyone is free to say what they believe. I am in favor of the things that have to be talked about, being talked about wi ..read more

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The midfielder’s been chatting again Ilkay Gundogan has been talking again and has had some more advice to his team-mates about how they can use the experience of losing to PSG to their advantage. The German international caused some controversy in midweek with his comments after the dismal defeat but believes it can be a useful learning experience. Here’s what he’s said “What’s important is that a game like Paris can happen, it’s normal, especially for a team like us: young players, not so experienced in the competition. If you look at the knockout games b ..read more

Yep, this one’s back again Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong ahead of the summer transfer window. The Bavarian giants were linked with De Jong back in 2022 and Relevo reckon they are ready to get the saga back up and running again this summer. Bayern apparently have around “€150 million plus whatever they earn from sales” to spend this summer and are sniffing around De Jong. It’s worth mentioning that Bayern keen on being linked with Ronald Araujo too, although the defender has said repeatedly he wants to say and added yester ..read more

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The captain has opened up on the situation Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto has tried to play down talk of a possible dressing room rift at the club ahead of El Clasico on Sunday. There’s been talk of a problem between Ronald Araujo and Ilkay Gundogan after the defender didn’t take too kindly to the German’s post-match comments after defeat to PSG. Roberto has been asked about the situation and insists all is well: “Those statements have brought external noise but nothing in the locker room. We are very united. Gündogan explained what ..read more

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The midfielder is on the club’s radar Barcelona appear to have reignited their interest in Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez ahead of the summer transfer window. The Catalans have been linked with the midfielder previously but those rumors had gone a little quiet again in recent months. However, Mundo Deportivo are reporting that Barca are once again exploring a move for Rodriguez who will be available on a free transfer. Financial limitations means Barca will once again look to bring in free agents to strengthen the squad and a new midfielder is believe ..read more

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors When and where to watch Real Madrid v FC Barcelona - FC Barcelona This Sunday at 9pm CEST, FC Barcelona travel to the Santiago Bernabeu and a wonderful chance to narrow the gap at the top of the league table as they go head-to-head with leaders Real Madrid. Ronald Araujo ready to 'give everything' on Sunday - FC Barcelona Ronald Araujo has spoken to the press for the first time since Barça's disappointing exit from the Champions League while attending the 19th Relatos Solidarios del Deporte (Solidarity Sport ..read more

Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Catalans will head home later this year Barcelona have set a date for their return to the Camp Nou and hope to reopen the famous old stadium to fans on December 15th at 60% capacity. Work to renovate the stadium continues to be on track with the Barcelona board hopeful that the team will be able to return home before the turn of the year, according to Mundo Deportivo. Barcelona did recently issue an update on the current status of the Camp Nou which showed exactly how things are looking right now. The initial plan had been to open the stadi ..read more

Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images Must-win game After such a crushing defeat against Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the week, Xavi is going to find it difficult to raise the morale of a group of players that are set to end the season with nothing to show for their efforts. El Clásico should be the one game where players from both sides need no extra motivation, but the Blaugranes are clearly lacking in that department as their performance once Ronald Araujo was sent off against PSG shows. There’s no ‘elite mentality’ other than perhaps from Ilkay Gundogan and one or two others, so whe ..read more