1 month ago
The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana travel to Mestalla for a La Liga game against Valencia, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 24 players for Sunday's clash:
Goalkeepers: 1. Joan Garcia, 13. Wojciech Szczesny, 25. Dominik Livakovic
Defenders: 2. João Cancelo, 3. Alejandro Balde, 5. Pau Cubarsí, 12. Xavi Espart, 15. Andreas Christensen, 18. Gerard Martín, 23. Jules Kounde, 24. Eric Garcia
Midfielders: 4. Brian Fariñas, 6. Gavi, 7. Fermín López, 8. Pedri, 16. Rodri, 20. Dani Olmo, 22. Marc Bernal
Forwards: 9. Gabriel Jesus, 10. Lamine Yamal, 11. Raphinha, 14. Karim Adeyemi, 17. Anthony Gordon, 29. Hamza Abdelkarim
#garcia #mestalla #valencia
Goalkeepers: 1. Joan Garcia, 13. Wojciech Szczesny, 25. Dominik Livakovic
Defenders: 2. João Cancelo, 3. Alejandro Balde, 5. Pau Cubarsí, 12. Xavi Espart, 15. Andreas Christensen, 18. Gerard Martín, 23. Jules Kounde, 24. Eric Garcia
Midfielders: 4. Brian Fariñas, 6. Gavi, 7. Fermín López, 8. Pedri, 16. Rodri, 20. Dani Olmo, 22. Marc Bernal
Forwards: 9. Gabriel Jesus, 10. Lamine Yamal, 11. Raphinha, 14. Karim Adeyemi, 17. Anthony Gordon, 29. Hamza Abdelkarim
#garcia #mestalla #valencia
2 months ago
La Liga giants Barcelona have on Tuesday announced the departure of another highly-regarded young member of the club's reserve team ranks.
This comes amid confirmation of Toni Fernández taking his talents to Italy, to link up with Serie A outfit Venezia.
18-year-old Toni's name had emerged as a prominent one in the transfer chatter surrounding Barcelona in the buildup to deadline day. After the starlet was forced to face up to his first-team path being yet further blocked by the signings of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, Toni and his entourage began seeking out the best landing spot to further his development.
From here, the aforementioned Venezia entered the scene, promising the versatile attacker a prominent place in their senior setup this coming season.
And such promises evidently proved enough to convince Toni of the merits of a move to the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo. As per a statement across Barcelona's website and social media platforms on Tuesday evening:
#Barcelona #prominent
This comes amid confirmation of Toni Fernández taking his talents to Italy, to link up with Serie A outfit Venezia.
18-year-old Toni's name had emerged as a prominent one in the transfer chatter surrounding Barcelona in the buildup to deadline day. After the starlet was forced to face up to his first-team path being yet further blocked by the signings of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, Toni and his entourage began seeking out the best landing spot to further his development.
From here, the aforementioned Venezia entered the scene, promising the versatile attacker a prominent place in their senior setup this coming season.
And such promises evidently proved enough to convince Toni of the merits of a move to the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo. As per a statement across Barcelona's website and social media platforms on Tuesday evening:
#Barcelona #prominent
2 months ago
The previous Rainbow Wahine volleyball coaching staff knew exactly what they had with incoming freshman hitter Cha'lei Reid.
A terminator of the volleyball on either side, the Kahuku High alumna gave Hawaii an immediate offensive threat who could compete against anybody right out of the gate.
The rest of her game would eventually come around, but for at least the beginning of her college career, the plan was to keep things simple, be patient, and let Reid slowly get used to the rigors of Division I volleyball.
Ten matches into the season, that patience went right out the door. The team lost its two most experienced hitters — Tali Hakas and Stella Adeyemi — to injury, leaving Reid to carry most of the offensive load.
She never once complained in the public eye. Entering Year 2, where she will likely have much more help on the outside, the experience has only made her stronger.
#rainbow
A terminator of the volleyball on either side, the Kahuku High alumna gave Hawaii an immediate offensive threat who could compete against anybody right out of the gate.
The rest of her game would eventually come around, but for at least the beginning of her college career, the plan was to keep things simple, be patient, and let Reid slowly get used to the rigors of Division I volleyball.
Ten matches into the season, that patience went right out the door. The team lost its two most experienced hitters — Tali Hakas and Stella Adeyemi — to injury, leaving Reid to carry most of the offensive load.
She never once complained in the public eye. Entering Year 2, where she will likely have much more help on the outside, the experience has only made her stronger.
#rainbow
2 months ago
FC Barcelona's biggest signing of the summer so far, Rodri, is already preparing for his competitive debut, reports Mundo Deportivo.
After working individually last week because he joined the squad with limited pre-season preparation following his World Cup triumph and a minor back procedure, Rodri trained alongside his teammates for the first time on Monday.
As Hansi Flick had announced before the match against Elche, the midfielder worked with the players who either played limited minutes or did not feature at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.
The starters completed a recovery session instead. Among those who played against Elche, only Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, Karim Adeyemi and Pedri took to the pitch at the ***** o Vilanova training ground.
Rodri has now begun his return to full training with Thursday's match against Athletic Club in mind.
#rodri #elche #played #deportivo
After working individually last week because he joined the squad with limited pre-season preparation following his World Cup triumph and a minor back procedure, Rodri trained alongside his teammates for the first time on Monday.
As Hansi Flick had announced before the match against Elche, the midfielder worked with the players who either played limited minutes or did not feature at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.
The starters completed a recovery session instead. Among those who played against Elche, only Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, Karim Adeyemi and Pedri took to the pitch at the ***** o Vilanova training ground.
Rodri has now begun his return to full training with Thursday's match against Athletic Club in mind.
#rodri #elche #played #deportivo
2 months ago
Tension at the Metropolitano after the boos aimed at Julián Álvarez headline a matchday in which FC Barcelona showed overwhelming dominance against Elche, Mourinho stepped in amid the 'Vinicius case', and Ligue 1 witnessed Ferran Torres' instant resurrection in Paris. On top of that, the transfer market is delivering dramatic twists just days before the deadline.
The atmosphere among the Atlético faithful is reaching boiling point. Atlético de Madrid fans showed strong disapproval toward Julián Álvarez after he made clear his intention to leave the club. After the final whistle against Villarreal, boos echoed around the stands, and the forward headed alone to the dressing room by decision of the club hierarchy to avoid further incidents.
The reigning champion kicked off LaLiga by laying down the law with an emphatic 0-5 win. In a brilliant attacking display, Raphinha and Fermín led the team with a brace each, joined by Adeyemi opening his account as a Barça scorer. A standout cameo from debutant Gordon in just 20 minutes put the finishing touch on an imposing start.
José Mourinho has spoken out after the controversial incidents in Cornellá. The Real Madrid coach publicly defended the Brazilian attacker, taking command within the Madrid dressing room and trying to ease the external pressure once again closing in on his biggest star.
He came, he saw, he conquered. Ferran Torres enjoyed a dream start in Ligue 1, rescuing PSG from the brink against Rennes. After trailing 0-2 at half-time, the Spanish forward took control in an extraordinary second half and scored a crucial brace to level the match.
#lvarez
The atmosphere among the Atlético faithful is reaching boiling point. Atlético de Madrid fans showed strong disapproval toward Julián Álvarez after he made clear his intention to leave the club. After the final whistle against Villarreal, boos echoed around the stands, and the forward headed alone to the dressing room by decision of the club hierarchy to avoid further incidents.
The reigning champion kicked off LaLiga by laying down the law with an emphatic 0-5 win. In a brilliant attacking display, Raphinha and Fermín led the team with a brace each, joined by Adeyemi opening his account as a Barça scorer. A standout cameo from debutant Gordon in just 20 minutes put the finishing touch on an imposing start.
José Mourinho has spoken out after the controversial incidents in Cornellá. The Real Madrid coach publicly defended the Brazilian attacker, taking command within the Madrid dressing room and trying to ease the external pressure once again closing in on his biggest star.
He came, he saw, he conquered. Ferran Torres enjoyed a dream start in Ligue 1, rescuing PSG from the brink against Rennes. After trailing 0-2 at half-time, the Spanish forward took control in an extraordinary second half and scored a crucial brace to level the match.
#lvarez
2 months ago
Barcelona clubbed Elche 5-0 to get their La Liga ******* le defence up and running. The Catalan giants made an easy meal of their opponents in a rampant display.
Raphinha opened the scoring with a penalty that he won and set up Karim Adeyemi to double the lead on his debut just before the half-time break.
Anthony Gordon came on as a substitute and ******* isted Raphinha's second, then set up Fermin Lopez's second when he could have shot for himself.
Lopez, who has returned from the injury that forced him to miss the 2026 World Cup, is looking immaculate again this season.
The Spaniard produced a wonderful turn to get past one defender and scored his second, Barca's fifth.
#Barcelona #liga #raphinha
Raphinha opened the scoring with a penalty that he won and set up Karim Adeyemi to double the lead on his debut just before the half-time break.
Anthony Gordon came on as a substitute and ******* isted Raphinha's second, then set up Fermin Lopez's second when he could have shot for himself.
Lopez, who has returned from the injury that forced him to miss the 2026 World Cup, is looking immaculate again this season.
The Spaniard produced a wonderful turn to get past one defender and scored his second, Barca's fifth.
#Barcelona #liga #raphinha
2 months ago
Barcelona could hardly have asked for a more convincing start to their La Liga **** le defence.
A 5-0 win away at Elche gave Hansi Flick's side three points, five goals and plenty of reasons to feel positive about the season ahead.
Raphinha and Fermin Lopez both scored twice at the Martínez Valero, while Karim Adeyemi also found the net as Barcelona made a powerful statement in their first league outing. Yet the result was only part of the story.
With Barça playing without a recognised centre-forward, questions over the club's plans for a new No. 9 remain firmly alive.
Flick also used his post-match press conference to praise Raphinha's leadership, explain the situation surrounding Alejandro Balde and provide an update after Gavi was forced off with a knock to his right knee.
#liga #hansi #raphinha #valero
A 5-0 win away at Elche gave Hansi Flick's side three points, five goals and plenty of reasons to feel positive about the season ahead.
Raphinha and Fermin Lopez both scored twice at the Martínez Valero, while Karim Adeyemi also found the net as Barcelona made a powerful statement in their first league outing. Yet the result was only part of the story.
With Barça playing without a recognised centre-forward, questions over the club's plans for a new No. 9 remain firmly alive.
Flick also used his post-match press conference to praise Raphinha's leadership, explain the situation surrounding Alejandro Balde and provide an update after Gavi was forced off with a knock to his right knee.
#liga #hansi #raphinha #valero
2 months ago
Hansi Flick revealed why he was "concerned" about Barcelona's first-half performance against Elche, as the Blaugrana went on to secure a dominant 0-5 win to kickstart their LaLiga campaign.
Much has been made of Barcelona's lack of an out-and-out striker, but finding the back of the net was not a problem for the clinical visitors on Sunday as they scored with five of their seven shots on target.
Raphinha and Fermín López both bagged braces, while Karim Adeyemi also found his way onto the scoresheet on his competitive debut for the club and Anthony Gordon registered two ***** ists on his first outing in Blaugrana.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, Flick praised Raphinha's mindset and flexibility to play in any required position, explaining that "he's the player for me who is a good example for intensity, a good example for improving this and also to start the pressing.
"When he's doing this, the other players are following him and this is great. This, for me, is a captain."
#flick #hansi #elche #sunday
Much has been made of Barcelona's lack of an out-and-out striker, but finding the back of the net was not a problem for the clinical visitors on Sunday as they scored with five of their seven shots on target.
Raphinha and Fermín López both bagged braces, while Karim Adeyemi also found his way onto the scoresheet on his competitive debut for the club and Anthony Gordon registered two ***** ists on his first outing in Blaugrana.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, Flick praised Raphinha's mindset and flexibility to play in any required position, explaining that "he's the player for me who is a good example for intensity, a good example for improving this and also to start the pressing.
"When he's doing this, the other players are following him and this is great. This, for me, is a captain."
#flick #hansi #elche #sunday
2 months ago
The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana kick off a new season with a trip to Elche for the first La Liga game of the campaign, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 23 players for Sunday's clash:
Goalkeepers: Joan Garcia, Wojciech Szczesny, Eder Aller
Defenders: João Cancelo, Pau Cubarsí, Andreas Christensen, Gerard Martín, Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Álvaro Cortés, Jordi Pesquer
Midfielders: Gavi, Fermín López, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Marc Bernal, Brian Fariñas, Xavi Espart
Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Karim Adeyemi, Anthony Gordon, Hamza Abdelkarim
#garcia #elche #goalkeepers #wojciech
Goalkeepers: Joan Garcia, Wojciech Szczesny, Eder Aller
Defenders: João Cancelo, Pau Cubarsí, Andreas Christensen, Gerard Martín, Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Álvaro Cortés, Jordi Pesquer
Midfielders: Gavi, Fermín López, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Marc Bernal, Brian Fariñas, Xavi Espart
Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Karim Adeyemi, Anthony Gordon, Hamza Abdelkarim
#garcia #elche #goalkeepers #wojciech
2 months ago
Final session before La Liga opener – FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick's squad work out for the final time ahead of Sunday's game in the league away at Elche.
Hansi Flick: 'We want to start with a win' – FC Barcelona
The Barça boss faces the press ahead of Sunday's La Liga opening fixture against Elche.
An unusual start to La Liga – FC Barcelona
Barça will play their first three league games in the **** e of eight days.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick 'not worried' about Julián Álvarez situation – ESPN
"I know you don't want to hear it, but I don't want to speak about Julián," Flick said ahead of Barça's LaLiga opener against Elche on Sunday.
Barcelona register four new players, no repeat of registration problems – ESPN
Rodri, Gordon and Adeyemi were all inscribed with the Spanish league on Friday, with Cancelo's registration completed on Saturday.
#juli
Hansi Flick's squad work out for the final time ahead of Sunday's game in the league away at Elche.
Hansi Flick: 'We want to start with a win' – FC Barcelona
The Barça boss faces the press ahead of Sunday's La Liga opening fixture against Elche.
An unusual start to La Liga – FC Barcelona
Barça will play their first three league games in the **** e of eight days.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick 'not worried' about Julián Álvarez situation – ESPN
"I know you don't want to hear it, but I don't want to speak about Julián," Flick said ahead of Barça's LaLiga opener against Elche on Sunday.
Barcelona register four new players, no repeat of registration problems – ESPN
Rodri, Gordon and Adeyemi were all inscribed with the Spanish league on Friday, with Cancelo's registration completed on Saturday.
#juli
2 months ago
In the Bundesliga's latest "Midweek Interview", Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel had a chance to talk about the upcoming season and the changes to the BVB squad. The departure of Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyemi, and Niklas Süle left plenty of ******* e and wages for Ole Book and Lars Ricken to work with.
The signing of Genk's Konstantinos Karetsas, PAOK's Giannis Konstantelias, and PSV's Joey Veerman in the build up to the season kick-off has certainly given Dortmund fans something to be excited about. Kobel knows that a step-up is required, but shares his enthusiasm:
"Today was only my first real team training. But with Karetsas, our new Greek talent, you don't need a lot of time to see that he has a lot of quality on the ball, that he's a great player and that he has a lot of potential. We have a lot of young guys with a lot of potential, and I'm really excited about what they can bring to the team and about their everyday work. They're going to improve and feel how the game is played here. Maybe it's a little faster, maybe it's a little more physical, depending on which league you're coming from. We'll see."
There are big expectations, especially on the shoulders of BVB's Greek signings. The 28-year-old notes that they can't rely on their new signings to fly from day one. He continues:
"If you play for Dortmund, you know how it is: you need to get your qualities onto the pitch every three days. But on the other hand, with a lot of young guys, it's not fair to expect them to carry the team every three days. It's going to be a team effort. The guys who have been here longer need to bring them together, prepare them for the season and help them build their confidence. The other guys, of course, need to show their talent as well."
#dortmund #work
The signing of Genk's Konstantinos Karetsas, PAOK's Giannis Konstantelias, and PSV's Joey Veerman in the build up to the season kick-off has certainly given Dortmund fans something to be excited about. Kobel knows that a step-up is required, but shares his enthusiasm:
"Today was only my first real team training. But with Karetsas, our new Greek talent, you don't need a lot of time to see that he has a lot of quality on the ball, that he's a great player and that he has a lot of potential. We have a lot of young guys with a lot of potential, and I'm really excited about what they can bring to the team and about their everyday work. They're going to improve and feel how the game is played here. Maybe it's a little faster, maybe it's a little more physical, depending on which league you're coming from. We'll see."
There are big expectations, especially on the shoulders of BVB's Greek signings. The 28-year-old notes that they can't rely on their new signings to fly from day one. He continues:
"If you play for Dortmund, you know how it is: you need to get your qualities onto the pitch every three days. But on the other hand, with a lot of young guys, it's not fair to expect them to carry the team every three days. It's going to be a team effort. The guys who have been here longer need to bring them together, prepare them for the season and help them build their confidence. The other guys, of course, need to show their talent as well."
#dortmund #work
2 months ago
An insight into the plans of those in a position of power at La Liga champions Barcelona to register the club's crop of summer signings for action in Spain's top-flight has come to the fore online.
This of course comes fresh off a busy couple of days on the incomings front at the Spotify Camp Nou…
Over the last 48 hours alone, Hansi Flick has seen his squad reinforced courtesy of a pair of high-profile additions. First through the door was Manchester City midfielder Rodri, followed in short order by João Cancelo's return from Al-Hilal.
These two add to previous deals for Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, amid something of a squad revolution in Catalunya's capital this summer.
As of this moment, however, none of the aforementioned quartet are registered to take to the pitch in league play… Just days out from Barcelona's La Liga season opener against Elche, Hansi Flick and his staff are technically unable to call on any of Rodri, Cancelo, Gordon or Adeyemi.
#gordon #adeyemi #summer #days
This of course comes fresh off a busy couple of days on the incomings front at the Spotify Camp Nou…
Over the last 48 hours alone, Hansi Flick has seen his squad reinforced courtesy of a pair of high-profile additions. First through the door was Manchester City midfielder Rodri, followed in short order by João Cancelo's return from Al-Hilal.
These two add to previous deals for Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, amid something of a squad revolution in Catalunya's capital this summer.
As of this moment, however, none of the aforementioned quartet are registered to take to the pitch in league play… Just days out from Barcelona's La Liga season opener against Elche, Hansi Flick and his staff are technically unable to call on any of Rodri, Cancelo, Gordon or Adeyemi.
#gordon #adeyemi #summer #days
2 months ago
Spanish champions Barcelona have spent the summer strengthening different areas of their squad.
They have signed Rodri from Manchester City, which meant adding a Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup-winning captain to a midfield already packed with talent.
They have added pace and width in their attack with Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, while Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu, 18, has arrived as a longer-term investment.
But there is one notable gap - Barcelona do not have an established striker.
With their first La Liga fixture away to Elche on Sunday, 23 August, Hansi Flick's side could go through the campaign without a number nine if they do not sign a striker before the window shuts on 1 September.
#spanish
They have signed Rodri from Manchester City, which meant adding a Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup-winning captain to a midfield already packed with talent.
They have added pace and width in their attack with Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, while Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu, 18, has arrived as a longer-term investment.
But there is one notable gap - Barcelona do not have an established striker.
With their first La Liga fixture away to Elche on Sunday, 23 August, Hansi Flick's side could go through the campaign without a number nine if they do not sign a striker before the window shuts on 1 September.
#spanish
2 months ago
Eric Garcia says Hansi Flick wants him to play at full-back this season for Barcelona after Wednesday's Gamper Trophy win over Al Ahly.
The versatile Barcelona star has played at full-back, center-back and in midfield during his time with the Catalan giants and is expecting to be on the flank in the 2026-26 campaign.
"The manager told me he'd like to try me out there this year. It's a position I'm happy in. I already told him I'd be happy wherever I played. I feel good at full-back," said. "It's a privilege for me to be one of the captains, even if it's just for now."
Eric also spoke about the No. 9 position and feels Barcelona can cope without a new striker but would welcome any more new additions before the transfer window closes.
"Both of our center forwards have left. I think we have plenty of options up front. Anthony (Gordon) can play there, Karim (Adeyemi), Rapha has played there; even Lamine," he added.
#back #position
The versatile Barcelona star has played at full-back, center-back and in midfield during his time with the Catalan giants and is expecting to be on the flank in the 2026-26 campaign.
"The manager told me he'd like to try me out there this year. It's a position I'm happy in. I already told him I'd be happy wherever I played. I feel good at full-back," said. "It's a privilege for me to be one of the captains, even if it's just for now."
Eric also spoke about the No. 9 position and feels Barcelona can cope without a new striker but would welcome any more new additions before the transfer window closes.
"Both of our center forwards have left. I think we have plenty of options up front. Anthony (Gordon) can play there, Karim (Adeyemi), Rapha has played there; even Lamine," he added.
#back #position
2 months ago
FC Basel 2-5 FC Barcelona: Five at Sankt Jakob-Park – FC Barcelona
Adeyemi scores on his first start, Bisiwu bags a late brace and Lamine Yamal returns with a goal and an ***** ist as the Blaugrana win 5-2 in Switzerland.
HIGHLIGHTS | Basel v Barça – FC Barcelona
All the action from the preseason friendly in Switzerland.
Hansi Flick: 'A good test and a good result' – FC Barcelona
The Barça coach and new boy Adeyemi react to the big win against FC Basel.
Adeyemi and Bisiwu score first goals for FC Barcelona – FC Barcelona
German scores first of the five in Basel and Belgian comes on to score a speedy brace late in the game.
Anthony Gordon makes FC Barcelona debut – FC Barcelona
The English winger completes his first 45 minutes as a Blaugrana with glimpses of his strength and pace.
#Barcelona #bisiwu #switzerland #scores
Adeyemi scores on his first start, Bisiwu bags a late brace and Lamine Yamal returns with a goal and an ***** ist as the Blaugrana win 5-2 in Switzerland.
HIGHLIGHTS | Basel v Barça – FC Barcelona
All the action from the preseason friendly in Switzerland.
Hansi Flick: 'A good test and a good result' – FC Barcelona
The Barça coach and new boy Adeyemi react to the big win against FC Basel.
Adeyemi and Bisiwu score first goals for FC Barcelona – FC Barcelona
German scores first of the five in Basel and Belgian comes on to score a speedy brace late in the game.
Anthony Gordon makes FC Barcelona debut – FC Barcelona
The English winger completes his first 45 minutes as a Blaugrana with glimpses of his strength and pace.
#Barcelona #bisiwu #switzerland #scores
2 months ago
The Joan Gamper Trophy is traditionally Barcelona's curtain-raiser to the new season, and the Catalans played their final pre-season friendly ahead of that clash last night against FC Basel.
The first-half of the game was rather tight and ended with both sides level with a 1-1 scoreline. Barcelona created the better chances, but Karim Adeyemi's opener was crossed out by a Jean Doucoure banger.
After the break, however, Barcelona ran away with the game as Hamza Abdelkarim put them ahead with a lethal finish and Lamine Yamal made it 3-1 from the penalty spot.
Basel themselves earned a penalty soon after to make it 3-2, but young sensation Jesse Bisiwu scored twice in two minutes to put the icing on the cake and end the game with a 5-2 win.
Barça Universal brings you three takeaways from Basel 2-5 Barcelona.
#game
The first-half of the game was rather tight and ended with both sides level with a 1-1 scoreline. Barcelona created the better chances, but Karim Adeyemi's opener was crossed out by a Jean Doucoure banger.
After the break, however, Barcelona ran away with the game as Hamza Abdelkarim put them ahead with a lethal finish and Lamine Yamal made it 3-1 from the penalty spot.
Basel themselves earned a penalty soon after to make it 3-2, but young sensation Jesse Bisiwu scored twice in two minutes to put the icing on the cake and end the game with a 5-2 win.
Barça Universal brings you three takeaways from Basel 2-5 Barcelona.
#game
2 months ago
Karim Adeyemi was a very happy man after scoring his first goal for Barcelona in Sunday's 5-2 pre-season friendly win over FC Basel.
The summer signing opening the scoring for Hansi Flick's side in their penultimate friendly before the start of the new season with a fine finish from inside the penalty area.
Adeyemi spoke to the media afterwards and admitted that he was loving life at Barcelona but acknowledged he's still getting used to the demands of playing for the Catalan giants.
"I feel great, I think it was a good game, we're still adapting, I love being here and I already want more. It's a dream come true, I'm enjoying every day and I'm learning a lot from the team and trying to be better every day, it's incredible to be in a city like this and at such a big club," he told reporters.
"This is the biggest club in the world and every day I push myself to the limit, I try to learn and give my best on the field and I think it's more difficult than I expected.
#think
The summer signing opening the scoring for Hansi Flick's side in their penultimate friendly before the start of the new season with a fine finish from inside the penalty area.
Adeyemi spoke to the media afterwards and admitted that he was loving life at Barcelona but acknowledged he's still getting used to the demands of playing for the Catalan giants.
"I feel great, I think it was a good game, we're still adapting, I love being here and I already want more. It's a dream come true, I'm enjoying every day and I'm learning a lot from the team and trying to be better every day, it's incredible to be in a city like this and at such a big club," he told reporters.
"This is the biggest club in the world and every day I push myself to the limit, I try to learn and give my best on the field and I think it's more difficult than I expected.
#think
2 months ago
An up-and-coming member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona, namely Xavi Espart, was tested in a new role in the club's latest outing on Sunday.
And to say that the Spaniard went on to make a positive impression would be something of an understatement…
Hansi Flick's Barca were back in action a short time ago, making the trip to Switzerland for a friendly meeting with Basel amid ongoing preparations for the new Spanish campaign.
When all was said and done, the Blaugrana made short work of their hosts, to the tune of a 5-2 triumph. On target on the evening were all of Lamine Yamal, youngster Hamza Abdelkarim, and summer signings Karim Adeyemi and Jesse Bisiwu.
As alluded to above, though, it was another breakthrough member of Flick's ranks whose name found itself on the lips of many a Barcelona supporter on Sunday.
#Barcelona #member #espart #spaniard
And to say that the Spaniard went on to make a positive impression would be something of an understatement…
Hansi Flick's Barca were back in action a short time ago, making the trip to Switzerland for a friendly meeting with Basel amid ongoing preparations for the new Spanish campaign.
When all was said and done, the Blaugrana made short work of their hosts, to the tune of a 5-2 triumph. On target on the evening were all of Lamine Yamal, youngster Hamza Abdelkarim, and summer signings Karim Adeyemi and Jesse Bisiwu.
As alluded to above, though, it was another breakthrough member of Flick's ranks whose name found itself on the lips of many a Barcelona supporter on Sunday.
#Barcelona #member #espart #spaniard
2 months ago
Barcelona face their penultimate pre-season test today in Basel before the league kicks off next week.
This is how Hansi Flick lines up today at St. Jakob Park.
Barcelona: Joan Garcia; Espart, Christensen, Gerard Martín, Balde; Bernal, Eric, Fermin; Raphinha, Gordon, Adeyemi.
Basel: to be confirmed.
#jakob #park
This is how Hansi Flick lines up today at St. Jakob Park.
Barcelona: Joan Garcia; Espart, Christensen, Gerard Martín, Balde; Bernal, Eric, Fermin; Raphinha, Gordon, Adeyemi.
Basel: to be confirmed.
#jakob #park
2 months ago
Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji has suffered yet another severe knee injury, ending hopes of a summer move away from Camp Nou.
After joining the reigning La Liga champions last summer from Danish side F.C. København for €2 million ($2.35 million), the now 20-year-old ultimately appeared in just 28 games, of which he started 10, helping his side win the La Liga crown as well as the Supercopa de España.
Scoring just two goals and adding eight ****** ists during his debut campaign in Spain, all signs pointed to the Swedish international heading elsewhere this summer, especially following the signings of England star Anthony Gordon and Germany international Karim Adeyemi.
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After joining the reigning La Liga champions last summer from Danish side F.C. København for €2 million ($2.35 million), the now 20-year-old ultimately appeared in just 28 games, of which he started 10, helping his side win the La Liga crown as well as the Supercopa de España.
Scoring just two goals and adding eight ****** ists during his debut campaign in Spain, all signs pointed to the Swedish international heading elsewhere this summer, especially following the signings of England star Anthony Gordon and Germany international Karim Adeyemi.
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2 months ago
Barcelona headed to Italy for the next stage in their pre-season preparations, and on this occasion, they would be playing 45 minutes against Nottingham Forest before another 45 against Udinese, in the inaugural Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup.
Not since the 2005/06 Champions League group stage had the Catalans faced the Serie A outfit, and the last time Barca had lined up against Forest came all the way back in the 1980 UEFA Super Cup.
Udinese faced the Premier League club in the first of the three matches in this triangular tournament, before Hansi Flick's men took centre stage.
Let's take a look at three talking points from Saturday evening's action…
Karim Adeyemi had a slow-wish start to his Barça career against Birmingham City last week, but he was much better this time around.
#faced #last #Barcelona #italy
Not since the 2005/06 Champions League group stage had the Catalans faced the Serie A outfit, and the last time Barca had lined up against Forest came all the way back in the 1980 UEFA Super Cup.
Udinese faced the Premier League club in the first of the three matches in this triangular tournament, before Hansi Flick's men took centre stage.
Let's take a look at three talking points from Saturday evening's action…
Karim Adeyemi had a slow-wish start to his Barça career against Birmingham City last week, but he was much better this time around.
#faced #last #Barcelona #italy
2 months ago
WELCOME TO BLUENERGY STADIUM!!! The beautiful home of Udinese in Udine, Italy is the site of Barcelona's next preseason ******* ignment as the Catalans face off against the hosts as well as Nottingham Forest of the Premier League in the Friuli Venezia Giulia triangular tournament
Barça will play two 45-minute halves, one against each team. Barça's first game starts at 9pm CET against Forest, with the second game against Udinese scheduled for 10pm CET. It's a peculiar but fun format (more info here), and Hansi Flick will once again give minutes to La Masia youngsters and first team reserves. This should be fun, and you're welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!
Editor's note: this will be the single live thread for both games. We will start with coverage of Barça-Forest, then update the thread with the lineups and match info for the Barça-Udinese clash. Once the first game ends, you can simply stay here to follow and comment the second.
BARCELONA
Starting XI: Szczesny; Espart, Christensen, Martín, Pesquer; Fariñas, Bernal; Adeyemi, Fermín, Raphinha; Hamza (4-2-3-1)
#first #game #once
Barça will play two 45-minute halves, one against each team. Barça's first game starts at 9pm CET against Forest, with the second game against Udinese scheduled for 10pm CET. It's a peculiar but fun format (more info here), and Hansi Flick will once again give minutes to La Masia youngsters and first team reserves. This should be fun, and you're welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!
Editor's note: this will be the single live thread for both games. We will start with coverage of Barça-Forest, then update the thread with the lineups and match info for the Barça-Udinese clash. Once the first game ends, you can simply stay here to follow and comment the second.
BARCELONA
Starting XI: Szczesny; Espart, Christensen, Martín, Pesquer; Fariñas, Bernal; Adeyemi, Fermín, Raphinha; Hamza (4-2-3-1)
#first #game #once
2 months ago
FC Barcelona landed in Italy today for pre-season triangular tournament featuring Udinese and Nottingham Forest.
In their first game of the evening, the La Liga champions face off against the Premier League, with the starting lineup for the match now being announced.
For the second game in a row, summer signing Karim Adeyemi has been named in the starting lineup by manager Hansi Flick.
The German international starts as part of the attacking unit that also features teenage striker Hamza Abdelkarim, who scored twice against Birmingham City in the last friendly.
Meanwhile, one of the captains, Raphinha, also starts, having successfully recovered fully from the injury he sustained during the World Cup with Brazil.
#lineup #forest
In their first game of the evening, the La Liga champions face off against the Premier League, with the starting lineup for the match now being announced.
For the second game in a row, summer signing Karim Adeyemi has been named in the starting lineup by manager Hansi Flick.
The German international starts as part of the attacking unit that also features teenage striker Hamza Abdelkarim, who scored twice against Birmingham City in the last friendly.
Meanwhile, one of the captains, Raphinha, also starts, having successfully recovered fully from the injury he sustained during the World Cup with Brazil.
#lineup #forest
2 months ago
It is clear that Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez is not going anywhere. Atletico Madrid remain stubborn as ever and do not want to sell their star player to a direct rival.
With Alvarez set to rejoin the Atleti training camp on August 10, time is running out. And this has prompted Barcelona to start thinking about alternatives.
Unfortunately, the club do not have too many options in the market, which is why Flick is strongly looking internally.
Karim Adeyemi can operate as a false nine. (Picture credit: X/FCBarcelona)
As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Lewandowski's departure and the uncertainty over Ferran Torres' future have prompted Flick to spend pre-season working on alternatives for the number nine role.
#atletico #august
With Alvarez set to rejoin the Atleti training camp on August 10, time is running out. And this has prompted Barcelona to start thinking about alternatives.
Unfortunately, the club do not have too many options in the market, which is why Flick is strongly looking internally.
Karim Adeyemi can operate as a false nine. (Picture credit: X/FCBarcelona)
As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Lewandowski's departure and the uncertainty over Ferran Torres' future have prompted Flick to spend pre-season working on alternatives for the number nine role.
#atletico #august
2 months ago
Rodri has made his preference unambiguous: Real Madrid or nothing, according to Diario AS, with Barcelona's recent enquiry failing to register as a genuine alternative in the Manchester City midfielder's thinking. The Spanish newspaper reports that the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner is unfazed by the Blaugrana's interest and has a singular desire to return to his home city and play in white.
Rodri has not been coy about his intentions. Speaking publicly earlier in the saga, he made clear that declining an offer from one of the world's best clubs was not something he was prepared to do, and that the door on his end remained open. That has not changed since Barcelona entered the picture.
Diario AS report that despite an evident on-field chemistry with several Barcelona players through the Spain national team – Pedri and Lamine Yamal among them – Rodri has given no indication that Camp Nou holds any appeal. The only shirt he is thinking about is Real Madrid's. Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich had also been linked at various points, but both pulled back from a move once it became clear he wanted the white shirt, according to Goal.
Barcelona's interest, per Goal citing Cadena SER, has not yet progressed to a formal approach to Manchester City. Barcelona made contact with Rodri's entourage but have yet to speak to City directly. Frenkie de Jong's injury sparked Barcelona's interest in Rodri, though the Catalan club have since learned where his priority lies. Barcelona's focus remains on completing the signing of Cancelo and a striker following Robert Lewandowski's departure, and Goal notes that after spending 110 million euros on Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi and Jesse Baesio, finding a further 75 million euros for Rodri would be very difficult.
The awkward reality for Rodri is that his preference is not yet matched by equal enthusiasm from Los Blancos. Diario AS reported earlier in the year that Rodri did not feature in the club's future plans, and The Times noted that interest at the Bernabéu had cooled, with concerns about his fitness underpinning the hesitation.
#diario #goal #made #preference
Rodri has not been coy about his intentions. Speaking publicly earlier in the saga, he made clear that declining an offer from one of the world's best clubs was not something he was prepared to do, and that the door on his end remained open. That has not changed since Barcelona entered the picture.
Diario AS report that despite an evident on-field chemistry with several Barcelona players through the Spain national team – Pedri and Lamine Yamal among them – Rodri has given no indication that Camp Nou holds any appeal. The only shirt he is thinking about is Real Madrid's. Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich had also been linked at various points, but both pulled back from a move once it became clear he wanted the white shirt, according to Goal.
Barcelona's interest, per Goal citing Cadena SER, has not yet progressed to a formal approach to Manchester City. Barcelona made contact with Rodri's entourage but have yet to speak to City directly. Frenkie de Jong's injury sparked Barcelona's interest in Rodri, though the Catalan club have since learned where his priority lies. Barcelona's focus remains on completing the signing of Cancelo and a striker following Robert Lewandowski's departure, and Goal notes that after spending 110 million euros on Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi and Jesse Baesio, finding a further 75 million euros for Rodri would be very difficult.
The awkward reality for Rodri is that his preference is not yet matched by equal enthusiasm from Los Blancos. Diario AS reported earlier in the year that Rodri did not feature in the club's future plans, and The Times noted that interest at the Bernabéu had cooled, with concerns about his fitness underpinning the hesitation.
#diario #goal #made #preference
2 months ago
Barcelona have focused exclusively on making attacking signings this summer, bringing in the likes of Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi and Jesse Bisiwu.
The club are keen on reinforcing the squad at Hansi Flick's disposal and are still trying to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.
One other player the club have been trying to sign for some time now is Joao Cancelo. The Al Hilal full-back spent the second half of last season on loan at the club.
Cancelo performed exceedingly well during his six-month stint at the club, with the 32-year-old displacing Alejandro Balde as the starter at left-back.
Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona remain confident that Cancelo will return to the club before the summer transfer window closes.
#summer #trying #anthony
The club are keen on reinforcing the squad at Hansi Flick's disposal and are still trying to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.
One other player the club have been trying to sign for some time now is Joao Cancelo. The Al Hilal full-back spent the second half of last season on loan at the club.
Cancelo performed exceedingly well during his six-month stint at the club, with the 32-year-old displacing Alejandro Balde as the starter at left-back.
Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona remain confident that Cancelo will return to the club before the summer transfer window closes.
#summer #trying #anthony
2 months ago
Barcelona have spent the summer transfer window signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.
They have also been very keen on signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, with the Argentine emerging as Deco and Hansi Flick's dream striker target.
Barça have still not given up hope of signing the 26-year-old striker, with Deco in Madrid to hold talks with the player's camp and devise a strategy.
Now, according to journalist Joaquim Piera on SPORT, Barcelona had a genuine opportunity to sign Joao Pedro before Chelsea closed the door on a possible summer departure.
The Catalan club instead directed their resources towards Anthony Gordon and continued working on a move for Julian Alvarez.
#gordon #julian #alvarez #deco
They have also been very keen on signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, with the Argentine emerging as Deco and Hansi Flick's dream striker target.
Barça have still not given up hope of signing the 26-year-old striker, with Deco in Madrid to hold talks with the player's camp and devise a strategy.
Now, according to journalist Joaquim Piera on SPORT, Barcelona had a genuine opportunity to sign Joao Pedro before Chelsea closed the door on a possible summer departure.
The Catalan club instead directed their resources towards Anthony Gordon and continued working on a move for Julian Alvarez.
#gordon #julian #alvarez #deco
3 months ago
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick spoke to the press after the squad's final session of their training camp in England, and much of the conversation was about the club's search for a new striker.
The Catalans are still dreaming of Julián Álvarez but have also been linked with a number of other names, and Ferran Torres' possible exit to PSG also increases the urgency to sign a number nine.
Flick made it clear he does want a striker to be signed but was also very calm in his answer, saying he has "complete confidence" in sporting director Deco to get a deal over the line.
"It depends on the team. We have to wait. I have complete confidence in Deco and we know we have to do something. It also depends on [what happens with] Ferran. We'll see what we do."
Barça currently have Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Fermín López, Ferran and new signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi as forward options along with academy prospects Ebrima Tunkara and Hamza Abdelkarim, but Flick clearly wants a true striker profile to replace Robert Lewandowski.
#deco #number
The Catalans are still dreaming of Julián Álvarez but have also been linked with a number of other names, and Ferran Torres' possible exit to PSG also increases the urgency to sign a number nine.
Flick made it clear he does want a striker to be signed but was also very calm in his answer, saying he has "complete confidence" in sporting director Deco to get a deal over the line.
"It depends on the team. We have to wait. I have complete confidence in Deco and we know we have to do something. It also depends on [what happens with] Ferran. We'll see what we do."
Barça currently have Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Fermín López, Ferran and new signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi as forward options along with academy prospects Ebrima Tunkara and Hamza Abdelkarim, but Flick clearly wants a true striker profile to replace Robert Lewandowski.
#deco #number
3 months ago
According to SPORT, FC Barcelona wrapped up their preseason training camp in England with an internal training match, providing Hansi Flick with encouraging news ahead of the team's return to Spain.
After the scheduled friendly against Preston North End was cancelled because the English club did not have enough first-team players available, Flick instead organised an in-house match at St. George's Park.
The game was played on Pitch 6, named after England legend Sir Bobby Charlton.
The session began shortly before midday and consisted of three 20-minute periods, and finished in a 1-1 draw.
The first team lined up with: Wojciech Szczesny, Xavi Espart, Andreas Christensen, Gerard Martin, Jofre Torrents, Marc Bernal, Marc Casado, Orian Goren, Karim Adeyemi, Ebrima Tunkara, and Alex Gonzalez.
#training #match #first #Barcelona
After the scheduled friendly against Preston North End was cancelled because the English club did not have enough first-team players available, Flick instead organised an in-house match at St. George's Park.
The game was played on Pitch 6, named after England legend Sir Bobby Charlton.
The session began shortly before midday and consisted of three 20-minute periods, and finished in a 1-1 draw.
The first team lined up with: Wojciech Szczesny, Xavi Espart, Andreas Christensen, Gerard Martin, Jofre Torrents, Marc Bernal, Marc Casado, Orian Goren, Karim Adeyemi, Ebrima Tunkara, and Alex Gonzalez.
#training #match #first #Barcelona
3 months ago
Borussia Dortmund have officially completed the signing of Greek international Konstantinos Karetsas from Belgian side KRC Genk. Karetsas gets set to begin the Bundesliga chapter of his career after signing a five-year contract with the Bundesliga runners-up through June 30, 2031. Kicker reports that Dortmund are paying a guaranteed transfer fee of €30m, with realistically attainable bonuses capable of increasing the package to €32m.
Genk have also reportedly secured a ten-percent share of any future transfer profit. Sport Bild places Karetsas' base salary at approximately €3.5m per year, with further performance-related bonuses built into his contract. The agreement concludes a prolonged transfer saga. Dortmund initially increased their offer to more than €30m after Genk rejected an earlier proposal.
The clubs subsequently failed to bridge the remaining financial gap, despite Karetsas having already agreed personal terms through 2031. Genk initially sought a guaranteed €35m and an overall package potentially reaching €40m.
Sporting director Nils Ole Book publicly addressed Dortmund's unsuccessful initial pursuit of Karetsas before electing to skip the club's tour of ****** an to continue working on the club's outstanding transfer business.
Karetsas is expected to fill the creative vacancy created by Julian Brandt's departure. Dortmund confirmed in March that Brandt's expiring contract would not be extended, with the long-serving German international subsequently joining Ajax. BVB also required additional attacking ****** istance following Karim Adeyemi's €22m move to Barcelona.
#dortmund #genk
Genk have also reportedly secured a ten-percent share of any future transfer profit. Sport Bild places Karetsas' base salary at approximately €3.5m per year, with further performance-related bonuses built into his contract. The agreement concludes a prolonged transfer saga. Dortmund initially increased their offer to more than €30m after Genk rejected an earlier proposal.
The clubs subsequently failed to bridge the remaining financial gap, despite Karetsas having already agreed personal terms through 2031. Genk initially sought a guaranteed €35m and an overall package potentially reaching €40m.
Sporting director Nils Ole Book publicly addressed Dortmund's unsuccessful initial pursuit of Karetsas before electing to skip the club's tour of ****** an to continue working on the club's outstanding transfer business.
Karetsas is expected to fill the creative vacancy created by Julian Brandt's departure. Dortmund confirmed in March that Brandt's expiring contract would not be extended, with the long-serving German international subsequently joining Ajax. BVB also required additional attacking ****** istance following Karim Adeyemi's €22m move to Barcelona.
#dortmund #genk
