Photo by David S.Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The two playes are crucial for the boss Xavi has sent out a strong message on the futures of Sergi Roberto and Frenkie de Jong ahead of Barcelona’s clash with Valencia. De Jong is once again being linked with a move away from the club, but Xavi insists he remains crucial to his plans. “He is a fundamental footballer, very important for me, absolutely nothing changes. Frenkie has had the misfortune of having three ankle injuries and it is a shame because he was at a very high level before getting injured,” he said. Xavi also insisted once again ..read more

Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The midfielder has been in the gym this week Barcelona manager Xavi has confirmed that midfielder Pedri is fit and available for Monday’s clash with Valencia in La Liga. Pedri has trained away from his team-mates in the gym this week, but Xavi told his pre-match press conference that he is set to feature. “He will be on the list, 100% to help the team. He is available,” he told reporters. Xavi has decisions to make in midfield as Frenkie de Jong will miss the game after sustaining an ankle injury that’s expected to keep him out of ..read more

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images The young Brazilian has featured very little since his arrival in January Vitor Roque arrived at Barcelona in January with great expectations surrounding his big money move from Athletico Paranaense, with the 19-year-old striker coming off a great season in Brazil and displaying huge potential. The club was very clear about their intention of being cautious and patient with Roque’s development, and that has proven to be the case so far: the Brazilian has started just twice and played a total of 310 minutes in 13 appearances for Barça ..read more

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The club have a lot of center-backs Barcelona are thought to be keen to add Mikayil Faye to the first-team squad for next season after seeing the defender impress with Rafa Marquez’s Barca Atletic. The only problem is that it may be difficult to find room for the Senegal international in the senior squad due to the overabundance of defenders. Xavi already has Pau Cubarsi, Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen and Inigo Martinez to choose from which doesn’t leave much room for another defender. While Kounde has been playing at right-back, and Chris ..read more

A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors When and where to watch FC Barcelona v Valencia - FC Barcelona Still six games to go in LaLiga and matchday 33 sees the blaugranes host Valencia at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Xavi Hernández' side will be looking to get back to winning ways in a match being played on a Monday this time in the Catalan capital. Chelsea 0-2 FC Barcelona: Culer pride earns another final - FC Barcelona London is blaugrana! Barça have qualified for yet another Champions League Final, and that was after the shock of losing the first leg at home. They righted all ..read more

Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The Catalans look for three points in a rare Monday night game After a painful El Clásico defeat to end their defense of the La Liga title last weekend, Barcelona now focus on securing second place when they welcome Valencia to the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium for a rare Monday night game. The full week of rest and training brought big news off the pitch as Xavi Hernández reversed his decision to leave in the summer and will remain the first team manager next season, and his job now is to ensure Barça finish above Girona in the table t ..read more

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images The Real Betis man could be on the move Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez has offered an update on his future amid speculation he could leave the club and join Barcelona in the summer. It’s been reported that Barca have a move for Rodriguez “very advanced” but the midfielder has said he’s not sure what will happen next. The 30-year-old, who will be a free agent in the summer, says he’s happy at Betis but didn’t exactly rule out the possibility of a move away. “Betis feels like my home. I feel very comfortable here, I am very happy, I have bee ..read more

Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images They’ve done it again Barcelona Femeni have secured a place in the Women’s Champions League final yet again after seeing off Chelsea in the semi-finals. The defending champions slipped to a 1-0 defeat in the first leg in Barcelona but roared back in London to win 2-1 and go through on aggregate. Aitana Bonmati gave Barcelona hope by levelling the tie on aggregate after just 25 minutes with a fine goal. Photo by Charlie Crowhurst - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The Barca star went past her defender on the edge of the box and then fired a low shot across goal and i ..read more

Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images A risky move for a manager who had the chance to leave on his own terms A lot changed for Barcelona over the past few months. The team was in disarray to start the year. We shouldn’t forget that. 2023 ended with Barcelona on a steep decline, struggling for a result against every opponent across all competitions. Antwerp got the better of them, winning 3-2 to close out the Champions League group stage. They crashed out of the Spanish Supercopa after a 4-1 shocker by Real Madrid. In the Copa del Rey, they limped past teams no one has ever heard of ..read more

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images The Brazilian has struggled for minutes since arriving Vitor Roque has found first-team minutes hard to come by since arriving at Barcelona in January but is not thinking about leaving the club on loan. The Brazilian has only made two starts in La Liga but will be hoping for some more chances to impress in the final weeks of the season. Diario Sport have an update on his future and report that the Brazilian isn’t thinking about a loan despite a slow start to his Barcelona career. The Brazilian accepts he’s still in an “acclimitization process” after Barcelon ..read more