On episode 578, Dan reviews the 1-0 win over Cadiz with his 5 Headlines! He talks about João Felix’s golazo, Hector Fort’s performance, the rotated squad, and much more! With an almost fully rotated starting XI before PSG on Tuesday, Barcelona were made to suffer against Cadiz. Fortunately, a bit of magic from João Felix got the three points and kept Barcelona’s unbeaten streak in tact. On the other side of the field, a big save late from ter Stegen kept the clean sheet, Barça’s 6th straight. The post Buena Bicicleta! João Felix topples Cadiz with Bicycle Kick Golazo appeared first ..read more

On episode 577, Dan and Ed of PSG Talk review the Champions League match-up between Barcelona and PSG in leg one and preview leg two. They talk about Kylian Mbappe against Kounde, Barça playing long, leg two predictions, Cadiz preview, and much more! Running Order: How did Kounde handle Mbappe? Which team played with Barça DNA? How will Barça handle PSG again? How will Barça line up against Cadiz? Join the new Discord server! We have merch! Check out the full store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you w ..read more

On episode 576, Dan reviews the 3-2 win over PSG with his 5 Headlines! He talks about Xavi set up the team to deal with Mbappe, how Raphinha took the game by the horns, the nerves of Champions League football, and much more! A huge defensive effort in the first half gave Barcelona the opportunity to swing the momentum, which they did with the opening goal. Luis Enrique made changes at halftime and Ousmane Dembele led PSG to a lead. But that lead was short-lived, as Raphinha got his brace and Christensen headed in the winner. Leaving everything left to play for in Barcelona on Tuesda ..read more

On episode 575, Dan and Ed of PSG Talk preview the Champions League match-up between Barcelona and PSG. They talk about Kylian Mbappe and Luis Enrique’s relationship, Ousmane Dembele against his former teammates, predictions for line-ups, and much more! Running Order: Is there trouble between Mbappe and Luis Enrique? How will Barcelona deal with Ousmane Dembele? How important is Warren Zaire-Emery for PSG? Who will win the match? Join the new Discord server! We have merch! Check out the full store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App ..read more

On episode 574, Dan and Hafed (BarcaBoy) discuss Laporta’s plan or lack thereof for Xavi leaving or staying. They talk about La Liga referees (again), Guille Fernandez, the Femení’s coach for next season, and much more! Running Order: Why are La Liga refs such an issue? When will we see Guille Fernandez with the first team? Is Pere Romeu the right man for the Femení? What is the future of the Barça attack? Follow BarcaBoy’s YouTube channel: HERE Join the new Discord server! We have merch! Check out the full store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on A ..read more

On episode 572, Dan and Pol Ballús from The Athletic discuss a number of questions, including about Xavi’s decision to leave and the possibility for big summer sales. They talk about the situation with Nike, Eduard Romeu resigning, protecting Lamine Yamal, and much more! Running Order: Would Xavi stay? Why did Eduard Romeu resign? What’s going on with Barcelona and Nike? How should Barcelona “protect” Lamine Yamal? Join the new Discord server! We have merch! Check out the full store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spo ..read more

On episode 571, Dan and The Purist discuss Barça’s recent good form, the lack of Pedri and de Jong, and a Pau Cubarsi hypothetical. They talk about good fits for the Barcelona manager job, Rafa Marquez, and much more! Running Order: What has led to the unbeaten streak? Is Barça better without Pedri and de Jong? Who are good manager fits? Are Culers sleeping on Rafa Marquez being the next manager? Follow The Purist Football Join the new Discord server! We have merch! Check out the full store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App ..read more

On episode 570, Dan reviews the 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid with his 5 Headlines! He talks about how Xavi was forced to make some midfield decisions, how Barça broke through, more youngsters doing incredible things, and much more! After a shaky start with a new midfield trio, Barcelona settled down and put three past Atletico Madrid in dominant fashion. Goals from João Felix, Lewandowski, and Fermin Lopez sparked another good performance from a Barça side that is now 10 games unbeaten. The post Mauling at the Metropolitano! Barça Put 3 Past Atleti and are 10 Games Unbeaten appeare ..read more

On episode 569, Dan and Pablo Woolls-Blanco discuss Xavi’s winning tactics against Napoli, including the decision to play a high line and the decisions behind the starting XI. They talk about Raphinha’s impact, Sergi Roberto’s substitute appearance, and much more! Running Order: What made Cubarsi the MOTM? What is the big picture from the win? How did Sergi Roberto change the game? What comes next? Join the new Discord server! We have merch! Check out the full store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if ..read more

On episode 568, Dan reviews the 3-1 win over Napoli with his 5 Headlines! He talks about what went right, how the goals were scored, more teenagers making history, and much more! A Man of the Match performance from Pau Cubarsi against Osimhen highlighted a backline for Barcelona that came to play. With the exception of the one goal, Barcelona took care of business against Napoli with good goals scored by Fermin Lopez, Cancelo, and Lewandowski. The post Biggest Win of the Season! Barça beat Napoli 3-1 appeared first on BarcaBlog ..read more