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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.
Why Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or runner-up finish feels like just the beginning – Opinion
The stage was set at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris for one of Lamine Yamal or Ousmane Dembele to walk away...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 14: Marc Bernal of FC Barcelona substitutes teammate Pedri during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Estadi Johan Cruyff on September 14, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona midfield prodigy takes baby steps against Valencia, offers a lot of promise – Opinion
Of the many positives for FC Barcelona in the 6-0 win over Valencia last night, arguably the biggest was the return of...
VALENCIA, SPAIN - AUGUST 23: Pedri of FC Barcelona passes the ball whilst under pressure from Ivan Romero of Levante UD during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Levante UD and FC Barcelona at Ciutat de Valencia on August 23, 2025 in Valencia, Spain.
93% pass accuracy, 1 goal — Barcelona playmaker leads 3-2 comeback win against Levante
FC Barcelona had to do it the hard way against Levante in Valencia, but eventually managed to secure an important 3-2 win...
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 12: Inigo Martinez of FC Barcelona celebrates with the Supercopa de Espana winners' trophy during the trophy presentation after the Spanish Super Cup Final between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at King Abdullah Sports City on January 12, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Opinion: Farewell Inigo Martinez – Barcelona’s captain without an armband
In recent years, FC Barcelona have been forced to rely heavily on free transfers to strengthen the squad amid ongoing financial struggles....
Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
The five players who should be Barcelona captains for the 2025/26 season – Opinion
One of the biggest talking points surrounding FC Barcelona in recent days has been the captaincy issue. The leadership group is set...
KOBE, JAPAN - JULY 27: FC Barcelona's Eric Garcia (R) is congratulated by Gavi (C) after scoring a goal during the preseason friendly between Vissel Kobe and FC Barcelona at Noevir Stadium Kobe on July 27, 2025 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
100% duels won, 91% pass accuracy – 24-year-old Barcelona star shines again in new role – Opinion
With every passing game that Hansi Flick’s FC Barcelona play, it’s becoming clear that it’s time to start having a serious conversation...
KOBE, JAPAN - JULY 27: FC Barcelona's players pose for a photograph before the preseason friendly between Vissel Kobe and FC Barcelona at Noevir Stadium Kobe on July 27, 2025 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
Near-perfect display – Barcelona midfield ace dazzles with 90% pass accuracy and pinpoint long balls vs Kobe – Opinion
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KOBE, JAPAN - JULY 27: FC Barcelona's Roony Bardghji controls the ball during the preseason friendly between Vissel Kobe and FC Barcelona at Noevir Stadium Kobe on July 27, 2025 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
Flawless dribbles and pinpoint passes – €7.5m-rated Barcelona talent steals the spotlight vs Kobe – Opinion
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Laporta Hands Lamine Yamal the Legendary No. 10 Jersey at Barcelona.
Opinion: The torch is passed – Lamine Yamal begins new No.10 chapter at Barcelona
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Barcelona's Spanish defender #24 Eric Garcia arrives for the 58th Joan Gamper Trophy football match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur FC at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on August 8, 2023.
€15m utility man shows Barcelona they don’t need a new right-back – Opinion
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 11: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid is challenged by Andreas Christensen of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
€15m Barcelona player looks to be an ideal fit in Hansi Flick’s system – Opinion
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 11: Frenkie De Jong of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Leading with fire: Barcelona skipper’s fierce display sets tone in El Clasico battle — Opinion
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MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 16: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the La Liga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on March 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
€80m weapon redeployed: How Hansi Flick can nullify Inter Milan’s Lamine trap — Opinion
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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona reacts after Ivan Sanchez of Real Valladolid CF scores his teams first goal (not pictured) during the LaLiga match between Real Valladolid CF and FC Barcelona at Jose Zorrilla on May 03, 2025 in Valladolid, Spain.
22-year-old Barcelona player fails to take rare chance against Real Valladolid — Opinion
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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga match between Real Valladolid CF and FC Barcelona at Jose Zorrilla on May 03, 2025 in Valladolid, Spain.
€50 million-rated Barcelona youngster should start against Inter Milan at the San Siro — Opinion
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 20: Pablo Torre of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's fifth goal during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 20, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
€7.5 million-rated Barcelona player should start against Real Valladolid in La Liga — Opinion
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LAS PALMAS, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 22: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga match between UD Las Palmas and FC Barcelona at Estadio Gran Canaria on February 22, 2025 in Las Palmas, Spain.
Hansi Flick should really start €10m-rated Barcelona youngster at left-back against Inter Milan — Opinion
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 11: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and SL Benfica at on March 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Lewandowski ruled out for three weeks – Ferran, Olmo or a 3-4-3? Hansi Flick’s options assessed
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 29: Frenkie De Jong of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between FC Barcelona and Atalanta BC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 29, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
27-year-old Barcelona star expected to carry even more weight after Marc Casado’s injury – Opinion
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LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 05: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on from the dugout prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first Leg match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at Estadio da Luz on March 05, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Hansi Flick has found his perfect Barcelona midfield trio – Opinion
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