De Jong back in Barca squad for Rayo clash, Ter Stegen ruled out
Barcelona's Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong has returned to the squad for Saturday's LaLiga game at Rayo Vallecano after two months out with an ankle injury, the club said on Friday.
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Hurting Barcelona Face Rayo Vallecano After Pablo Gavi Injury
Champions Barcelona visit Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Saturday reeling after midfield Gavi's devastating cruciate ligament injury, which is set to rule him out for the rest of the season. Coach Xavi Hernandez has called the 19-year-old the "soul" of the team on multiple occasions and his tenacity will be badly missed with the Catalans already struggling for form. The trip to Rayo's Vallecas stadium starts a tough run of fixtures for third-placed Barca, four points behind leaders Girona at the top of La Liga.
Barcelona announce December friendly vs. América in Dallas - ESPN
Barcelona will take on Mexican giants Club América in a friendly match at Dallas' Cotton Bowl on Dec. 21, the LaLiga club announced Friday.
Laporta Masih Percaya Xavi
Presiden Barcelona, Joan Laporta,menegaskan masih sepenuhnya percaya dengan Xavi Hernandez. Meski tekanan untuk Xavi lengser sebagai pelatih Barcelona mencuat.
Riqui Puig Masih Terus Sindir Xavi
Riqui Puig tampak masih kesal dengan Xavi Hernandez. Mantan gelandang Barcelona itu menyindir bekas pelatihnya di media sosial.
Barca Kurang Meyakinkan, Xavi Salahkan Media
Barcelona memang kembali ke jalur kemenangan usai menang tipis atas Deportivo Alaves 2-1. Pelatih Xavi Hernandez menyalahkan media terkait performa Barca yang kurang meyakinkan.
Lewandowski double gives Barca comeback win over Alaves
:Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Barcelona fought back after conceding an early goal to beat lowly Alaves 2-1 in LaLiga on Sunday, rescuing the Spanish giants after two losses in their last three games in all competitions.
Arteta avoids fresh VAR row as Arsenal cruise despite red card
LONDON: Mikel Arteta side-stepped a fresh VAR row after 10-man Arsenal ignored Fabio Vieira’s red card to beat Burnley 3-1 on Saturday. Arsenal midfielder Vieira was sent off in the closing stages at the Emirates Stadium for a high challenge on Josh Brownhill. It was the kind of flashpoint that could have provoked another angry reaction from Arteta. The Gunners boss is waiting to discover if he will face a Football Association charge after he criticized the officials following last weekend’s controversial 1-0 loss at Newcastle. Arteta was asked to provide his observations to the FA having labelled Anthony Gordon’s goal “embarrassing” and a “disgrace” after VAR gave it despite a clear foul by Newcastle’s Joelinton. But the Spaniard opted against any more rants, largely because the Vieira decision was hard to argue with and Arsenal took the win anyway to move level on points with leaders Manchester City. “With the red card... yes, VAR was right, he said. “The referee was right.