Barça Talk (fc Barcelona)

In today's episode, we give an update on the Barca youths as well as a preview of FCB's upcoming match against Athletic Bilbao. The departure of Ilias and Victor Barbera, who are leaving for free this summer, is criticized as bad business, and the La Masia director is under scrutiny for this. Troy goes over some of the youth players he is excited about and how Barca should change their policy when it comes to loaning players. With the men headed to Bilbao this weekend, how are you feeling about heading this weekend to San Mames? Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Join Our Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/barcatalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabriel shares his experiences attending both the Femení and men's matches during his weekend trip to Barcelona in today's episode. He provides insights into his live match experience and highlights the standout players he observed. The women's team, led by goals from Oshoala, Salma, and Caroline Graham Hansen, secured a 5-0 victory over Villarreal. In the men's match, despite only scoring one goal from Raphinha, Barcelona managed to grind out another 3 points, extending their lead at the top of the table to 9 points over Madrid. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Join Our Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/barcatalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Troy and Gabriel dive into the latest Copa del Rey semi-final match between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Barcelona came out on top with a 1-0 victory, thanks to an own goal by Real Madrid after Franck Kessie's brilliant counter-attack. But it was Ronald Araujo who stole the show with his outstanding defensive performance, nullifying Vinicius Jr.'s threat and helping Barcelona keep a clean sheet. We also analyze Xavi's coaching performance, examining his success in the Clásicos versus his record in Europe. Additionally, Sergio Busquets made history during the Clásico, overtaking the legendary Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos in appearances. How would you rate this victory in Clásico history? Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Join Our Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/barcatalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc

In today's episode, Gabriel and Troy discuss the FIFA Best Awards, as Alexia Putellas has won FIFA's award for the best female football player for the second time in a row. She played a crucial role in Barca's treble victory in the 2021/22 season, scoring 43 goals and providing 23 assists. Real Madrid defender David Alaba faced criticism and racist abuse on social media for not voting for Karim Benzema during the FIFA The Best voting process, but he explained that he voted for Messi as part of the Austrian national team's voting process. And of course, we preview Thursday night's Clásico. The team has suffered injuries to its top players, and we will see how Xavi comes out in this first leg of the Copa del Rey. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Join Our Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/barcatalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c

In today's episode, Barcelona suffered a lackluster performance, losing to Almeria, which Xavi labeled as the team's worst of the season. Despite having over 70% of the ball, they lacked intensity, passion, and a game plan, only managing one shot on target. Barcelona's attack is a concern, with several players not performing, and they resorted to an unsuccessful tactic of firing crosses into the box. Xavi needs to find solutions to win all types of games, and his poor performance cannot be justified. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Join Our Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/barcatalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, we dive into Barcelona's latest European elimination at the hands of Manchester United. Xavi had a disappointing European night despite a strong first-half plan against Manchester United, with his substitutions being criticized. Meanwhile, Frenkie De Jong had a standout performance in the first half, solving problems and making quick decisions, although he was at fault for Fred's equalizer. Another bright spot for Barcelona was Alejandro Balde, who is quickly becoming one of the best left-backs in La Liga. How are you feeling about the latest elimination? Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Join Our Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/barcatalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode of Barca Talk, we delve into Thursday night's Europa League match as Barcelona travels to Manchester. Is there pressure on Xavi if FC Barcelona are eliminated tomorrow night? We also discuss the potential lineup and game plan for Barcelona's match against Manchester United, including the absence of Gavi and Pedri, Busquets' return from injury, and the choice between Balde or Alba for left back. Finally, we consider the outcome and direction of the team, and whether they should bring Messi back. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Join Our Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/barcatalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode of Barca Talk, FC Barcelona emerged victorious 2-0 against Cádiz at the Spotify Camp Nou. The winning goals were scored by Barça in the final moments of the first half. Despite playing well and having several late chances, Cádiz failed to score against Barça, who held on to secure three valuable points. Additionally, Ferran Torres put up an impressive performance, displaying dynamic and incisive play, which won him acclaim from Xavi and his teammates. His improved form came at a critical moment, with Ousmane Dembele out and Ansu Fati not performing well, potentially securing him a spot in the starting XI for the Europa League tie at Old Trafford. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Join Our Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/barcatalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hold on tight because we're in for a ride with not one but two explosive topics. First up is a referee scandal in which FC Barcelona is accused of paying a staggering 1.5 million euros to secure "neutral" treatment from the company of a former La Liga referee. But hold up, Barcelona isn't taking this lying down, and they're denying any wrongdoing, threatening legal action, and risking stringent penalties if found guilty. We're talking about Barca's nail-biting match against Manchester United in the Europa League. Some fans are pointing fingers at Xavi's decision to rotate the defense and criticizing him for Barcelona's recent failures in European competitions. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Join Our Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/barcatalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, we are getting hyped for one of the biggest football matches of the year! Joining Gabriel is Troy Cadotte as they gear up for Thursday night's showdown at the iconic Camp Nou stadium between Manchester United and Barcelona. These two legendary teams have clashed 13 times in the past, with Barcelona coming out on top in six matches, while Manchester United managed to win three, and four matches ended in a draw. While Manchester United's recent form has been impressive, there's still an important question to be answered: how will their midfield hold up against Barcelona's young and talented players? With so much at stake, we want to know: How are you feeling about this epic matchup? Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Join Our Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/barcatalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice

In today's episode, Gabriel discusses Barcelona's victory last night as FC Barcelona beat Villarreal 1-0, securing their 11th straight win and moving 11 points clear at the top of the table. They have kept 16 clean sheets in 21 league games and conceded only seven goals. Pedri and Gavi had a great match, with Pedri scoring his 7th goal of the season. Ronald Araujo performed admirably, demonstrating his status as a top European defender; however, he will miss the next La Liga match. Lewandowski has looked a bit clunky as of late, but he contributed an assist to Pedri's goal. How are you feeling about Thursday's crucial European clash against Manchester United? Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Join Our Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/barcatalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Ben Hayward joins host Gabriel as they discuss the latest news and updates in La Liga and FC Barcelona. They'll start by exploring the firing of Gattuso as coach and asking the question on everyone's mind: does Valencia have any hope for the future? Next, they'll delve into Ancelotti's second year at Real Madrid and the team-building issues that may be causing their recent slump. We'll also be talking about the dark horse of La Liga, Rayo, who is currently sitting in 5th place with aspirations for European glory. And finally, as Barcelona travels to the Estadio de la Cerámica this weekend, we'll examine the changes at Villarreal under new management and compare them to the time when Unai was in charge. What has been the most impressive aspect of Barcelona's defense? Check out Ben Hayward's Substack! Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more ab

In today's episode, we dive deep into the Ansu Fati conundrum, exploring the factors that have led to his current situation and what might happen next. With the decision about his future in his own hands, will a high offer be too tempting for him to resist? We also discuss the potential of Nico returning to Barca in the DM role and the possibility of the legendary Pep Guardiola returning to the club. It's an episode with all the latest news and rumors. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barcelona continued their winning ways with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sevilla in La Liga. Despite an early ankle injury to Sergio Busquets, the team powered through, finding the breakthrough in the second half. With two more goals, Barça extended their unbeaten streak to 15 games and took an 8-point lead at the top of the league table. In other exciting news, the Femení put on a dominant show against Real Betis, winning 7-0. Goals from Geyse, Walsh, Pina, Oshoala, and Mariona fueled the impressive victory. Leading the competition and showing no signs of slowing down, the team is gearing up for their next challenge against Alavés on February 11th. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday, Barcelona took the field for a highly anticipated match against Real Betis and boy did they deliver! But the real hero of the night was none other than Alejandro Balde who was named MVP after an outstanding performance at left-back. Not only did he provide the team with his fourth league assist of the season, but he also left Xavi in awe with his high level of play and potential in both defense and attack. Despite a late own goal, Barcelona held on tight to secure a 2-1 victory and maintain their perfect record in La Liga. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Gabriel as he takes you through the latest developments at FC Barcelona. He will be discussing the recent registration of Gavi, the unveiling of his new No. 6 shirt, and the transfer of Héctor Bellerin from Barcelona to Sporting Lisbon. Additionally, Gabriel will give an overview of Barcelona's unsuccessful attempt to sign Sofyan Amrabat and preview the upcoming match between FC Barcelona and Betis. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Gabriel gives a rundown of the latest updates in FC Barcelona, including the Copa del Rey draw, Barcelona's 1-0 win against Girona, and Arnau Martinez's standout performance against Barcelona. Plus, there are two new signings for Barcelona: Angel Alarcon has signed a two-year contract with FCB, and Irene Paredes has extended her contract with FCB Femení until 2025. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift  It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Gabriel discusses Dembélé's strong performance against Real Sociedad, as his goal was the difference in the Copa del Rey match. Barcelona advances to the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Real Sociedad, despite Real Sociedad's efforts to mount a comeback with physicality and a change of formation to try and launch a late blitz to steal the game late. FCB Femení has amassed an unprecedented winning streak of 50 Liga victories in a row. Fridolina Rolfö, a key player for the team, has extended her contract with Barcelona for three more years until 2026, after joining from Wolfsburg in 2021 and adapting well to the team by evolving from a winger to a left-back. Join Our Patreon Community! Commercial free podcasts Access to FCB WhatsApp Community Access to team and player scouting reports Help Support the Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Gabriel is joined by Troy Cadotte as they discuss the Copa Del Rey quarterfinal match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad. Real Sociedad has several players out or doubtful for the match, including David Silva and Mikel Merino. FCB Femení has been eliminated from the Copa de la Reina after fielding an ineligible player, and the team plans to appeal the expulsion. Lastly, a Barca B update as Troy tells us which players to watch and how FCB has changed its policy towards sold players. Angel Alarcon will take the roster spot left by Memphis and will not play against Real Sociedad due to playing today. Additionally, IIias may leave the team this summer as his contract expires in June, and there are reports of a disagreement on contract terms with the club. Join Our Patreon Community! Commercial free podcasts Access to FCB WhatsApp Community Access to team and player scouting reports Help Support the Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FC Barcelona Femení won the Spanish Super Cup, beating Real Sociedad 3-0 in the final. Barca's Aitana Bonmati scored the first goal in the 13th minute, followed by a second goal from Bonmati two minutes into the second half, and a final goal from Oshoala in the 96th minute. Barca has now won the Super Cup for the third time in four years. Barca defeated Getafe 1-0 in a hard-fought match at the Camp Nou. The team's performance needs to improve for future matches against struggling teams like Getafe. Additionally, we address the Dani Alves situation, as he is currently in jail without the ability to post bond for alleged sexual assault. Join Our Patreon Community! Commercial free podcasts Access to FCB WhatsApp Community Access to team and player scouting reports Help Support the Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices