Raafay Humayun

Raafay Humayun is a life-long fan of FC Barcelona and an avid enjoyer of all things Blaugrana. Having fallen in love with the club for the way they defined football for him, he now spends his time watching games, analyzing the happenings in them, and digesting any and everything related to his beloved Catalan club. He also writes as an author for Sempre Barca hoping to deliver the latest updates to his fellow ‘culés’.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Liam Delap of Chelsea scores his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on November 25, 2025 in London, England.
Torres 3.0, Araujo 2.0 | Chelsea 3-0 FC Barcelona: Player ratings
A night to forget in London, as Barcelona get thrashed by Chelsea away from home. The team led by Enzo Maresca completely...
Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Oviedo and FC Barcelona at Carlos Tartiere.
Official: Barcelona starting XI against Chelsea | UCL
FC Barcelona and Chelsea will be locking horns at Stamford Bridge in the UEFA Champions League soon. Both teams want the three...
BRUGES, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 05: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Club Brugge KV and FC Barcelona at Jan Breydelstadion on November 05, 2025 in Bruges, Belgium.
Two Barcelona stars react as Real Madrid drops points against Elche
La Liga has been intense this season, and no team seems to be running away with the title so far. Previously, especially...
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona takes part in an exercise 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 predicted lineup vs Chelsea with Rashford and Yamal set to start
FC Barcelona are set to take on Chelsea in London in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash, or, cas the say in...
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Marc Cucurella of Chelsea speaks to the media during a Chelsea Press Conference at Stamford Bridge on November 24, 2025 in London, England ahead of Chelsea vs FC Barcelona.
Marc Cucurella discusses Lamine Yamal battle, Estevao comparison and Pedri absence ahead of Chelsea vs Barcelona
A Chelsea player who shares a rather special connection with FC Barcelona is Marc Cucurella. The Spanish left-back, now aged 27, was...
Chelsea vs FC Barcelona: Match preview | UEFA Champions League
Chelsea vs FC Barcelona: Match Preview | UCL
A big challenge awaits FC Barcelona in London, as Chelsea look to make things difficult for them in the UEFA Champions League....
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea, reacts as he speaks to the media during a Chelsea Press Conference at Stamford Bridge on November 24, 2025 in London, England ahead of Chelsea clash against FC Barcelona.
Enzo Maresca talks Hansi Flick, Pep Guardiola, Pedri, high defensive line, Marc Guiu, Estevao ahead of Chelsea vs Barcelona
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Spotify Camp Nou on November 22, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Yamal 9.0, Lewandowski 8.5 | FC Barcelona 4-0 Athletic Club: Player ratings
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MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 31: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Vallecas on August 31, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
Official: Barcelona starting XI against Athletic Club | La Liga
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 21: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Pedro Fernandez during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between FC Barcelona and Olympiacos FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 21, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Camp Nou return could mark a special occasion for 22-year-old Barcelona star 
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VALENCIA, SPAIN - AUGUST 23: Andreas Christensen of FC Barcelona in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Levante UD and FC Barcelona at Ciutat de Valencia on August 23, 2025 in Valencia, Spain.
Barcelona star’s wife publicly responds to controversial story linked to last season’s clash against Inter Milan
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta faces the media at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta reveals who will take honorary kick at Camp Nou return
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Joan Garcia is presented to the fans prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Como1907 at Estadi Johan Cruyff.
Barcelona predicted XI vs Athletic Club: Joan Garcia returns, Olmo to start in deeper role
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - OCTOBER 05: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on October 05, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Barcelona winger misses training today with club permission ahead of Athletic Club clash
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - SEPTEMBER 9: Kees Smit of Az Alkmaar fails in the penalty shoot out during a match between Boca Juniors and AZ Alkmaar as part of U20 InterContinental Cup 2023 at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on September 9, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Barcelona midfield target likened to Pedri now has price tag, Real Madrid also closely following – Report
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MALLORCA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Jan Virgili of RCD Mallorca runs with the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Mallorca and Levante UD at Estadio de Son Moix on October 26, 2025 in Mallorca, Spain.
19-year-old former Barcelona winger continues to excel, buy-back clause still active
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Daniel Munoz of Crystal Palace applauds supporters after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Brentford at Selhurst Park on November 01, 2025 in London, England.
‘For me, it would be a dream‘ — €25m Barcelona defensive target clarifies stance on winter transfer links
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MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 16: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Olympique de Marseille looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Olympique de Marseille at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
‘It was a big mistake‘ — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reflects on misstep of leaving Barcelona for Chelsea in 2022
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VIGO, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 09: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between RC Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona at Estadio Abanca-Balaidos on November 09, 2025 in Vigo, Spain.
Barcelona set to welcome back key trio after international break
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VIGO, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 09: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RC Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona at Estadio Abanca-Balaidos on November 09, 2025 in Vigo, Spain.
Lewandowski 10, Rashford 9.0 | Celta Vigo 2-4 FC Barcelona: Player ratings
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