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Pedro Rodríguez Ledesma hangs up his boots after two decades as a professional and 25 trophies on his résumé. The Canary Islands forward, raised at La Masia and a key piece of Guardiola's Barcelona, looks back on his career in an emotional interview. From a tough start away from home to Champions League finals, the Tenerife native says goodbye as Don Pedro.
Matt
·8 min read
Catalan police have arrested two men over their alleged involvement in a series of high-value home burglaries targeting footballers. One of them, Arsim Blaku, is believed to have led the group that broke into the home of FC Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García. The same gang reportedly carried out surveillance on Jules Koundé's residence and is linked to other burglaries across Catalonia.
Matt·5 min read
Marc Bernal and FC Barcelona have reached an agreement to extend the 19-year-old midfielder's contract until 2031, with a release clause set at 500 million euros. The signing could take place this week at Joan Laporta's office. Bernal has re-established himself in the first team after overcoming a serious knee injury.
Matt·4 min read
FC Barcelona has been shaped by some of the most talented footballers in history. Among them stands out a skinny 13-year-old Argentine boy who arrived looking scared, accompanied by his family, and grew up to become Leo Messi. His creative talent set a standard that will be difficult to match, and he still lives on in the memory of the club's fans.
varela·5 min read
Lamine Yamal has reached 12 goals and 11 assists in 34 Champions League appearances, leaving him just one goal short of matching Kylian Mbappé's mark of 13 before turning 20. The Barcelona winger scored 11 times in the competition before his 19th birthday, beating the French forward's tally at the same age. He could add another record on Tuesday against Galatasaray.
Matt·5 min read
Hansi Flick's Barcelona head to Istanbul to resume their Champions League campaign without Raphinha, who is sidelined with muscle discomfort. Gordon and Gabriel Jesus arrive at the Galatasaray match in top scoring form: the Englishman netted his first Barcelona goal against Getafe, while the Brazilian averages a goal every 41 minutes.
Natilla·5 min read
The Catalan goalkeeper reclaimed his starting spot in the 3-0 win over Getafe and kept a fourth clean sheet of the season. After recovering from right knee discomfort, he completed 20 of 20 passes and made eleven recoveries. His average keeps him ahead of Celta's Radu as the top contender for the Zamora Trophy.
Natilla·5 min read
FC Barcelona wasted no time moving on from the 3-0 win over Getafe and trained on Sunday with the Champions League trip to Galatasaray already in mind. Hansi Flick split the squad and Frenkie de Jong worked at higher intensity with the substitutes. The team travels to Turkey on Monday for Tuesday's 21:00 kick-off.
Javi·4 min read
October has delivered two exits with a Barcelona stamp. Pedro Rodríguez closed his playing career with a tribute at the club where he made his name, while Argentina gave Leo Messi an emotional send-off from the national team at a packed Monumental. Both moments leave Barça fans with a familiar ache: never getting to say goodbye to Messi as a Barcelona player.
Matt·4 min read
FC Barcelona visit Galatasaray at the Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi RAMS Park looking to conquer one of the toughest stadiums in Europe. The Turkish side arrive as league leaders and unbeaten at home this season, with nine goals scored in four matches in front of their own fans. Victor Osimhen returns just in time to try to stop Hansi Flick's team, who have also won every away game so far.
Natilla·4 min read