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Barça names 21-man squad for Villarreal clash as De Jong ruled out
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Barça names 21-man squad for Villarreal clash as De Jong ruled out

Barcelona announced a 21-man squad for Saturday’s La Liga home match against Villarreal at Camp Nou, with Frenkie de Jong out for five to six weeks due to a hamstring injury and Gerard Martí suspended; Gavi is back in training but needs clearance, while Andreas Christensen remains sidelined. A predicted 4-2-3-1 starting XI was listed (Joan in goal; Cancelo, Cubarsí, Eric García, Kounde; Bernal, Pedri; Yamal, Fermín López, Raphinha; Ferran). Kickoff times across zones are provided.

Barça vs Villarreal: De Jong out, Pedri back, Flick's 100th game looming
sports2 days ago

Barça vs Villarreal: De Jong out, Pedri back, Flick's 100th game looming

Barcelona host Villarreal with a crucial week ahead as Frenkie de Jong is ruled out for over a month, Pedri is set to return, and Hansi Flick nears his 100th match in charge; the left-back selection between Balde and Cancelo will shape the lineup while Barça seek to rebound after a patchy run and their previous 2-0 win against Villarreal.

Valverde and Vinícius Ignite Madrid, but Osasuna Snatches 2-1
sports8 days ago

Valverde and Vinícius Ignite Madrid, but Osasuna Snatches 2-1

Osasuna claimed a 2-1 home win over Real Madrid as Thibaut Courtois produced a standout early save but conceded a harsh penalty; Madrid’s defense looked exposed by Osasuna’s high line, with Carvajal underperforming and Mbappé failing to click, while Vinícius Jr. and Fede Valverde carried the visitors and created Madrid’s best moments, though the team wilted after Valverde was subbed off and late substitutions failed to alter the result.

Late Girona strike seals 2-1 win over Barcelona at Montilivi
sports13 days ago

Late Girona strike seals 2-1 win over Barcelona at Montilivi

Girona beat Barcelona 2-1 at Montilivi with a late goal after a second-half surge; Barca had the better first half but failed to capitalise, Lamine Yamal missed a penalty and hit the woodwork, Joan Garcia produced crucial saves, and Raphinha pressed hard. The defeat follows a Copa del Rey setback and raises questions about Barca's form, with the article including detailed player ratings for both sides.

Vinícius doubles down as Madrid extend La Liga run with 4-1 over Sociedad
sports15 days ago

Vinícius doubles down as Madrid extend La Liga run with 4-1 over Sociedad

Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabéu to extend their La Liga winning streak to eight, with Vinícius Júnior scoring two penalties and goals from Fede Valverde and Gonzalo García, while Mikel Oyarzabal netted a late penalty for Real Sociedad. Mbappé did not feature due to a knee issue, and the piece also frames questions on the right-back choice and how García fits with Mbappé, along with notes on penalties this season and Madrid’s ongoing defensive stats challenge.

Ter Stegen sidelined by hamstring injury at Girona, out for around two months
sports26 days ago

Ter Stegen sidelined by hamstring injury at Girona, out for around two months

Barcelona’s Marc-Andre ter Stegen, on loan at Girona, is sidelined after what appears to be a hamstring tear in a La Liga clash with Real Oviedo, with early reports suggesting a roughly two-month layoff and further tests to gauge severity; a prolonged spell could see him return to Barcelona as he chases Germany’s World Cup 2026 hopes, having started two games for Girona since January.