Aubameyang ready to play against Napoli, says Barca boss Xavi
Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is 100per cent ready to play in their Europa League knockout tie game against Italy's Napoli, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Wednesday.
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Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is 100per cent ready to play in their Europa League knockout tie game against Italy's Napoli, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Wednesday.
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(Reuters) - Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo apologised for his "unfortunate gesture" in Sunday's 2-2 LaLiga draw away at city rivals Espanyol, saying the "tension" of the match led to the incident.
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo apologised for his "unfortunate gesture" in Sunday's 2-2 LaLiga draw away at city rivals Espanyol, saying the "tension" of the match led to the incident.
Xavi Hernández tenía apuntado a Theo Hernández como el primero en la lista para ocupar el carril izquierdo a partir de la próxima temporada. El staff blaugrana, según ha podido saber AS, consideraba al internacional francés, que juega en el Milan, como el jugador idóneo para competir con Jordi Alba en la banda, por delante de otros nombres, que están sonando con fuerza estos últimos días, como, o. Desde la secretaría técnica se había llegado a la conclusión que Theo reunía todas las virtudes que en el estilo de juego de Xavi: un futbolista con mucha potencia y recorrido en la banda, pero que no rehúye las labores defensivas, gracias a su capacidad de recuperación.
Xavi Hernández tenía apuntado a Theo Hernández como el primero en la lista para ocupar el carril izquierdo a partir de la próxima temporada. El staff blaugrana, según ha podido saber AS, consideraba al internacional francés, que juega en el Milan, como el jugador idóneo para competir con Jordi Alba en la banda, por delante de otros nombres, que están sonando con fuerza estos últimos días, como, o. Desde la secretaría técnica se había llegado a la conclusión que Theo reunía todas las virtudes que en el estilo de juego de Xavi: un futbolista con mucha potencia y recorrido en la banda, pero que no rehúye las labores defensivas, gracias a su capacidad de recuperación.
Adama Traore will look to cement his status as the new darling of Barcelona this weekend after an impressive start to his Nou Camp career. Last weekend, he delighted fans in the 4-2 win over Atletico Madrid. One particular moment stood out when he nipped past Mario Hermoso, tumbled to the ground and a roar surged around the ground. Some stood to applaud, others yelled and pumped their firsts, convinced a free-kick earned a few metres into Atletico Madrid's half, with only two minutes gone, would set the tone for what was to come. For Traore, it was the opening note of an hour-long recital, the winger terrorising and harrying the Atletico defence, Hermoso in particular, until finally he began to fade. In the 61st minute, he was replaced and the Barcelona fans stood again, this time to give him a standing ovation. By then, Traore had set up a goal for Gavi, his drive to the line furnished with a perfectly lifted cross for the smallest player on the pitch to head in.
Barca moved two points ahead of the champions and two points behind third-placed Real Betis after the victory, which was played in front of a sold-out Nou Camp.