Ahmad Sarmad Ansari

Ahmad Sarmad Ansari has been covering Spanish football as a writer for Sempre Barca since 2022 and has been an avid football fanatic since 2010. He mainly covers on and off-field happenings taking place at Barcelona including transfer news, administrative changes, match reports, and any other eventful news coming out of the club.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 08: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona reacts following defeat in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and Club Atlético de Madrid at Camp Nou on April 08, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Reasons for optimism as FC Barcelona target comeback vs Atletico Madrid
FC Barcelona received a blow to their aspirations of making it to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League last Wednesday as...
April 3, 2026, Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, SPAIN: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona, attends his press conference during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match against Atletico de Madrid at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on April 03, 2026 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick talks Yamal, Frenkie, Lewandowski, Arbeloa ahead of Barcelona vs Espanyol
Following their painful 0-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie, FC Barcelona are...
Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona offered €9–10m to play friendly in South Korea
Being one of the most beloved football clubs around the world, FC Barcelona have several offers every year to play friendly games...
Pini Zahavi, agent of FC Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski and head coach Hansi Flick.
Agent Pini Zahavi in Barcelona to meet Flick and Lewandowski
FC Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid tonight at Spotify Camp Nou in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. While fans...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 22: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Levante UD at Spotify Camp Nou on February 22, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Relief for Barcelona as key midfielder fit despite morning training scare
FC Barcelona are set to play a highly important game tonight as they face Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the...
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JANUARY 18: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring a goal with teammate Lamine Yamal, which is later disallowed following a VAR Review which concluded a foul took place in the build up, during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Estadio Anoeta on January 18, 2026 in San Sebastian, Spain.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: 11 players one booking away from missing second leg
FC Barcelona are going to face Atletico Madrid for the 5th time this season when they take to the field for the...
Deco, the Sporting Director of FC Barcelona.
Barcelona inform Jorge Mendes they plan to keep on-loan star beyond this season
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Deco, the Sporting Director of FC Barcelona.
Barcelona planning two major exits to fund summer signings
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Barcelona and PSG transfer target Aboubacar Maiga.
Barcelona and PSG locked in battle over 16-year-old Malian midfied gem – Report
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Bundesliga duo linked to Barcelona refuse transfer talk, focus on current clubs
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 04, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona forward sets three objectives after World Cup playoff heartbreak
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Raphinha back in Barcelona after Brazil leave following hamstring injury
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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona looks on during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 against Newcastle United at St James' Park on September 17, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Barcelona plan for Frenkie de Jong return ahead of crunch matches
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 04, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona trio with uncertain futures at the club prove their worth in 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 04, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Three pivot choices for Flick to pair with Pedri vs Atletico Madrid amid Barcelona injury woes
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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 24: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale Milano warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio San Siro on February 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
Alessandro Bastoni eager to seal Barcelona move quickly – Report
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April 4, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, Spain: Marc Bernal of FC Barcelona during La Liga football match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium.
Barcelona receive one bad and one good update as Bernal and Araujo tested
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Gerard Martin of FC Barcelona receives a red card from the Referee during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 04, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
‘Normal dynamics‘ — VAR audio reveals why Gerard Martin’s red was cancelled in Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 04, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Lamine Yamal leaves pitch frustrated vs Atletico Madrid — report reveals possible cause
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Eric Garcia, Pedri and Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona inspect the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 04, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
‘Some will say they came out to give us the game‘ — Barcelona star reacts after 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid
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