Why is Setién’s Barcelona struggling? Arthur out, Pjanic in, and Riqui Puig impact
On episode 201, Dan and Francesc discuss what went wrong with Barcelona against Celta de Vigo. They review the performances of Luis Suárez, Riqui Puig, and Ansu Fati, break down the Arthur and Miralem Pjanic deal from a sporting and business perspective, and much more! Running Order: What went wrong against Celta de Vigo? Are the issues […]
Quique Setien talks Ansu Fati, Arthur, Pjanic, Barcelona-Celta, Rafinha and Riqui Puig
Barcelona manager Quique Setien spoke to the media ahead of Catalans’ trip to Vigo to face Celta. He spoke about Arthur Melo, Miralem Pjanic, Rafinha, Oscar Garcia, Riqui Puig and Ansu Fati. Here is a transcript of Setien’s press conference on Friday: “In principle I still have Arthur, he is important like the rest of […]
Why the Arthur, Pjanic swap deal makes no sense for Barcelona
When Barcelona fans thought that Josep Maria Bartomeu’s board could not possibly be any more embarrassing when it comes to transfer decisions, they have outdone themselves by swapping 23-year-old Arthur Melo for 30-year-old Miralem Pjanic – so they could make a profit of €10 million in the process. As I explained in a lot more […]
Why Fati and Puig must start for Barcelona, the Arthur-Pjanić dilemma, and Messi’s legacy
We got to 200 episodes! On episode 200, Dan and Francesc discuss why Ansu Fati and Riqui Puig are both the future and the present. They review Barcelona’s win over Athletic Club, the merits of the Arthur for Miralem Pjanić deal, Messi’s 33rd birthday, and much more! Running Order: How were Barcelona better with Ansu Fati and […]
Sergiño Dest in, Semedo out? Luis Suárez return and Arthur last chance
On episode 193, Dan and Francesc discuss the latest transfer rumors, including Nelson Semedo, Sergiño Dest, Miralem Pjanić, and Arthur. They talk Jean-Clair Todibo for Schalke against Borussia Dortmund, the challenges facing Luis Suárez, possible promotion for Barcelona B, and much more! Running Order: Why would Barcelona be willing to part with Nelson Semedo? How did Todibo […]
Sam Marsden on Martínez, Arthur, de Jong, and more
Want to watch our latest podcast with Sam Marsden on YouTube? We talked a possible return to action, Lautaro Martínez, Arthur, Frenkie de Jong, and much more!
Arthur Transfer, Impossible Neymar, and Untouchable Ter Stegen
On episode 190, Dan and Francesc discuss transfer rumors, including those involving Arthur, Neymar, and Marc-André ter Stegen. Then your hosts talk about blocking young talents, Tito Vilanova’s legacy, football returning, and much more! Running Order: What are the chances that Arthur is shipped off? Would a big talent block the young attackers on the wing? How […]
Barcelona fall to Real Madrid | 5 Takeaways from El Clásico
After falling 2-0 to Real Madrid, Barcelona’s season is on the ropes. Messi struggled, de Jong can’t make an impact, and now the league is in even greater question. Here are five takeaways from El Clásico.
How did Barça throw away El Clásico? Messi denied, de Jong struggling, and winning La Liga
On episode 182, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona’s loss to Real Madrid in El Clásico. Your hosts talk about the struggles of Lionel Messi and Frenkie de Jong, the chances of winning La Liga, the success of the Femení, and much more! Running Order: How was Quique Setién bested by Zinedine Zidane? What is wrong with Frenkie […]
Messi in form, Zidane’s plan, and both teams dealing with injuries | El Clásico Preview
Lionel Messi is hitting his stride and Zinedane Zidane may have a plan to stop him. Neither team will be at full strength for this edition of El Clásico, but the race for the top of La Liga makes it as important as ever. áá
