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FC Barcelona have flown to Valencia this Saturday with a 24-player squad for their LaLiga meeting with Levante at the Ciutat de València. Hansi Flick welcomes back Eric Garcia after his European suspension, though he will have to cut one name before kick-off. The objective is clear: stay alone at the top of the table and extend their perfect start to the league season.
Matt
·4 min read
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso admitted his side got exactly what they earned in a 2-2 draw with Hull City at Stamford Bridge. The Blues wasted a chance to take all three points at home and their boss did not hide his frustration after the final whistle.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Mikel Arteta has responded to Gabriel Jesus after the Brazilian striker said nobody explained why he was sidelined before his move to Barcelona. The Arsenal manager says he held a one-to-one chat full of gratitude with the forward and admitted he was surprised by the noise around the summer exits of Trossard, Martinelli and Jesus.
Natilla·4 min read
Liverpool were held to a goalless draw at Anfield on Saturday as Fulham claimed their first point of the Premier League season. Iraola's side looked a shadow of the team that beat Atlético Madrid in midweek, struggling for rhythm and attacking threat. Arbeloa's Fulham defended with discipline and created the better chances for long spells.
varela·5 min read
The Valencia striker posted a message on social media after a clip of him laughing with Dani Raba during the match against Sevilla went viral. The scene, captured in the 32nd minute with the score still level, angered some fans given the club's difficult situation at the bottom of LaLiga.
Javi·5 min read
Hansi Flick spoke about Hamza Abdelkarim's new contract with FC Barcelona until 2030 and highlighted the role the 18-year-old Egyptian forward can play in the squad. The German coach also reviewed the team's attacking options before the match against Levante.
Matt·4 min read
Igor Zubeldia will miss Real Sociedad's next match after leaving training early with discomfort in his right hamstring. His absence combines with Jon Martín's suspension to leave Imanol Alguacil without both of his main centre-backs. The team loses its second captain just as the defensive unit was delivering its best form.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Juan Carlos Trujillo, still Eldense’s main shareholder while the sale to Lionel Messi is finalized, has defended the appeal of the Spanish club and spoken of an ambitious future. His message comes after a preliminary agreement was announced and amid controversy over a lawsuit against his wife. The Colombian businessman highlights the club’s “extraordinary energy” and the love of its fans.
Natilla·5 min read
Hansi Flick spoke to the media on Saturday ahead of Barcelona's fifth LaLiga fixture away to Levante. The German coach backed his rotation policy, praised Cubarsí's current form and made it clear that the club is aiming for both the Champions League and a third consecutive domestic title.
varela·6 min read
Manchester United put their formidable home record on the line against a Manchester City side with a perfect start in the 199th Manchester derby. Off the pitch, fans are planning a peaceful protest before the game over the club's crackdown on ticket touts. Michael Carrick's side will look to recreate their 2-0 win against Pep Guardiola's team from January.
Javi·7 min read