Barca coach Tata Martino believes his side’s Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Real Sociedad remains delicately poised despite taking a 2-0 lead in the first leg at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night. The coach was happy with his team’s performance and made few changes despite the loss at the weekend to Valencia. More on this tie
Barcelona keen to sign Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla
February 5, 2014 by
FC Barcelona are keen to sign Sevilla’s captain Ivan Rakitic. News coming from Andalusian newspaper Viva Sevilla reports that Barcelona are keeping close tabs on the 25 year old Croatia international and see him as a long term replacement for Xavi Hernández. More on Ivan Rakitic
Martino content with 5-1 win against Levante
January 30, 2014 by
Barca coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino showed his delight at winning the second leg of their Copa del Rey tie against Levante at the Nou Camp. The coach admitted that he was worried in the early stages of the game when Barcelona lacked intensity. More on Barca’s win over Levante
Judge Pablo Ruz orders Barca to hand over Neymar documents
December 19, 2013 by
National Court Judge Pablo Ruz has oredered the Catalan giants to hand over documentation along with Neymar’s contracts. The judge wants to see the above information before he takes a decision on whether to open up proceedings against Sandro Rosell for the misappropriation of funds. More on this story
We have to keep winning and aiming for excellence says Barca coach
November 26, 2013 by
Tata Martino was evaluating in a pre-match press conference before the Ajax clash that although a draw will be enough for the Catalan giants to go top of the group, the coach only has winning on his mind. The coach said: “we’re not thinking about anything other than winning. We have to keep winning and aiming for excellence”. More on tonight’s game
An equal match says Javier Mascherano
August 22, 2013 by
With an exceptional goal from ex Blaugrana David Villa to put Atletico Madrid in the lead, it needed Neymar to come on in the 67th minute to make the scores even. Javier Mascherano said after the game that it was very equal and he was so right.
Simeone’s men matched Martino’s for pressure and the tie will now be decided at the Nou Camp next week. More on the Supercup draw
Neymar getting into his role against Malaysia
August 11, 2013 by
Neymar enjoyed his role at the last game of Barcelona’s pre season tune up in Asia. The Catalan club won by a comfortable 3 goals to 1 and Neymar took firm hold of the reins with Messi absent from the pitch due to muscle fatigue. On the downside, Cesc Fabregas suffered an ankle injury that rules him out of the Ecuador – Spain match. More about this post here
Barcelona FC News Friday updates
August 9, 2013 by
It’s been an action packed week at the Catalan club and we start off this week’s news with Barca president Sandro Rosell promising that there will be another signing before the end of August. Then we saw Barca thrash Brazilian side Santos in the 47th edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy by 8 goals to nil. See what else happened this week at the club
