
Cancelo joins Barcelona on loan from Al Hilal
Portuguese star João Cancelo returns to FC Barcelona on loan from Al Hilal Saudi FC until the end of the season.
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Portuguese star João Cancelo returns to FC Barcelona on loan from Al Hilal Saudi FC until the end of the season.

FC Barcelona, under coach Hansi Flick, secured their ninth consecutive LaLiga victory, matching Flick's personal best for wins in a row, and are leading the league with a potential new record if they beat Real Sociedad on January 18.

FC Barcelona will face Deportivo Guadalajara in the Copa del Rey, with the match scheduled for 9pm CET, and viewers should check local broadcasters for availability as it differs from other competitions. Live updates and coverage are available on FC Barcelona's social media channels and match center.

FC Barcelona announced their squad for the upcoming La Liga match against Mallorca, with key players like Joan Garcia and Marcus Rashford registered, while others like Szczesny and Lewandowski are injured or not registered. The match is scheduled for Saturday at Son Moix, with a predicted starting XI and various player updates.

FC Barcelona is in Seoul for a preseason match aiming for their second win, following a victory against Vissel Kobe, with notable players like Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard reuniting, and fans eager to see the new kit.

FC Barcelona's 2025/26 second kit, designed in collaboration with Nike, features a Kobe Bryant-inspired theme with a 'Kobe Sheath' logo, celebrating Bryant's legacy and his love for football, and is part of a three-season partnership to promote the 'Mamba Mentality' and sporting excellence.

FC Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, celebrated a successful 2024/25 season with a team photo showcasing their domestic treble of the Spanish Super Cup, Copa del Rey, and La Liga titles.

Lamine Yamal has extended his contract with FC Barcelona until 2031, highlighting his importance to the team and his status as one of the world's top young football talents, with numerous records and accolades at just 17 years old.

FC Barcelona drew 2-2 with Real Betis, missing out on an eighth consecutive win due to a late equalizer. Coach Hansi Flick was frustrated by his dismissal during the match. Meanwhile, Barcelona's women's team celebrated the club's 125th anniversary with a 4-1 victory over Betis. Off the pitch, Barcelona is eyeing Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and managing contract talks with players like Ronald Araujo. The club is also planning financial strategies to secure Dani Olmo's registration amid ongoing transfer activities.

FC Barcelona's young star Pau Cubarsi showed off his stitches and war wounds with a smile after a 5-2 Champions League victory over Red Star Belgrade. Despite suffering a deep head wound from a collision with Uros Spajic's boot, Cubarsi received 10 stitches and is expected to be fit for the upcoming La Liga match against Real Sociedad. The match also saw standout performances from Jules Kounde, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha, with Lewandowski climbing the top scorer ranks.

FC Barcelona's handling of Xavi's departure was chaotic and disrespectful, but the appointment of Hansi Flick as the new coach offers hope. Despite a disappointing stint with the German national team, Flick's successful tenure at Bayern Munich suggests he could bring a fresh perspective and success to Barcelona. The club's transfer plans and playing style are expected to change under his leadership.

Former Bayern Munich and Germany manager Hansi Flick, who has been out of a job since September, is being linked with the FC Barcelona managerial position as current manager Xavi Hernandez has announced his departure. Flick's successful tenure at Bayern, including winning the sextuple, has garnered interest from Barcelona, with reports suggesting he was previously approached by the club.

FC Barcelona has received an injury setback ahead of their crucial Champions League clash against Porto, as goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is not included in the squad list. Ter Stegen had picked up a back injury on international duty and missed their recent draw against Rayo Vallecano. The three goalkeepers selected for the match are Inaki Pena, Ander Astralaga, and 17-year-old Diego Kochen. Ter Stegen is expected to make his comeback in their next game against Atletico Madrid.

Marc Guiu, who recently scored the fastest debutant goal in FC Barcelona's history, received congratulations from Joao Cancelo, who jokingly requested that Guiu treat him to dinner at McDonald's to celebrate his achievement.

FC Barcelona's recent 5-0 win over Real Betis showcased a return to their attractive, dynamic style of play under manager Xavi. This resurgence comes just in time for their upcoming Champions League match against Royal Antwerp, led by manager Mark Van Bommel, who represents the debate between physicality and technical brilliance. The article highlights past clashes between Van Bommel and Barcelona players, including Xavi and Andres Iniesta, and explores the contrasting philosophies of height, power, and aggression versus vision, technique, and speed of action. The arrival of Joao Felix and João Cancelo has added a new dimension to Barcelona's team, and it will be interesting to see how Van Bommel's tactics test Barcelona's physically diminutive talents.