History of Football in Catalonia | Barcelona, Espanyol, and the Clubs that Paved the Way
Ever heard of Palamós C.F.? Or Català SC? Probably not, because they’ve never played in La Liga or the Champions League and one of them ceased to exist 102 years ago. But they paved the way for Catalan football as the first ever club in the region and the first in the city of Barcelona. […]
Ansu Fati makes history, Aleñá comes back to life, and Todibo’s uncertain future [TBPod169]
On episode 169 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan and Francesc discuss what the win over Inter Milan means for Jean-Clair Todibo, Carles Aleñá, Arturo Vidal, and Ivan Rakitic. They talk Junior Firpo’s issues, Riqui Puig’s minutes, Ansu Fati’s new record, and much more! Running Order: Will Jean-Clair Todibo, Carles Aleñá, and Moussa Wagué earn minutes? […]
Barcelona’s Senyera Kit Revealed
Barcelona and Nike revealed their fourth kit of the season, one based on the Senyera flag. The yellow kit used on the road this season is said to be a homage to the 40th anniversary of La Masia and reminds Culés of the days of Johan Cruyff in a similar design. The slogan for the […]
What should Barcelona change to stop struggling in away matches? Frenkie de Jong, Riqui Puig, and El Clásico [TBPod162]
On episode 162 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan and Francesc discuss how Antoine Griezmann and Frenkie de Jong have started their Barcelona careers. Your hosts talk about tactical changes to help de Jong and Lionel Messi, the events in Catalonia, and much more! Running Order: How are the new signings doing? How are the current […]
Where will El Clásico be played? Ansu Fati, Pedri, Fabián Ruiz, and Donyell Malen [TBPod161]
On episode 161 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan and Mike Miller discuss how the events in Catalonia could affect El Clásico. Your hosts talk about the emergence of Ansu Fati and Pedri, the transfer rumors about Fabián Ruiz and Donyell Malen, and much more! Running Order: Was FC Barcelona correct in its reaction to the […]
What is the Catalonia national team?
From Ricardo Zamora to Gerard Piqué, many FC Barcelona legends have suited up for the Catalonia national team. Yet, if you ask FIFA, these players have only ever played for Spain. After the team’s most recent 2-1 win over Venezuela, questions have again been raised about the place of the team in world football and […]
Did Barcelona act like ‘Mes Que Un Club’ during the Catalan referendum? Police brutality and Catalunya history [TBPod38]
The Barcelona Podcast duo discuss the Catalan referendum, FC Barcelona’s ties to Catalonia and the match that was played against Las Palmas behind closed doors. Episode 38 of ‘The Barcelona Podcast’ is finally here! Running Order: What led to the Catalan referendum? Where do the Spanish and Catalan governments go from here? Should FC Barcelona […]
