Get Ready for El Clásico with The Barcelona Podcast

In case you missed it, The Barcelona Podcast has been hard at work this week to get you ready for El Clásico. First up was this week’s podcast where Dan and Francesc discussed potential line-ups in El Clásico for both Barcelona and Real Madrid. Next up, hit the history books and look back at some […]
Potential social media fallout, Josep Bartomeu, Messi in the midfield, and pressure on Junior Firpo

On episode 179, Dan and Francesc discuss the possible fallout from the report about Barcelona’s potential social media misdoings. Your hosts discuss if Lionel Messi should move to the midfield, the pressure on Junior Firpo, and much more! Running Order: How will the club and others handle the fallout from the social media report? Can Barcelona survive […]
Barcelona gets three points from Real Betis in Quique Setién’s return to Seville | Match Review

After the Copa del Rey loss to Athletic Club midweek, Barcelona was in need of three points. There were a ton of narratives, including the return of Quique Setién and Junior Firpo to Real Betis and on-loan Carles Aleñá’s first meeting against his parent club. Setién opted for a 4-3-1-2 formation, with Arturo Vidal being […]
FC Barcelona’s January Transfer Window Recap

Barcelona’s transfer window was defined by the search for a striker and the loans and sales of young players. Even though the striker didn’t arrive, there were still plenty of deals to talk about. From Carles Aleñá to Francisco Trincão, it’s time to look at all of Barcelona’s January transfer window moves.
Transfer Rumor Blues | Barça aren’t always to blame

At the moment, Barcelona appear desperate for a striker. There are certain things that we know to be true when clubs are clearly in the market for something. Other clubs will raise the price on their own players Agents will offer their players with higher wages Clubs are pitted against each other for the same […]
Barcelona’s Striker Options | The Search for a Number 9

With Luis Suárez out with injury, Barcelona are in the market for a striker. Is Rodrigo the answer? Or Chimy Ávila? Lautaro Martínez is the big name, but he may not be available now. The Barcelona Podcast analyzes the options and whether or not the club should wait until the summer.
How can Setién maximize Barcelona’s potential? Riqui Puig impact, Replacing Luis Suárez, and Captain Messi

On episode 175, Dan and Francesc discuss the first game of the Quique Setién era, including formation and the renaissance of Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets. They talk Riqui Puig’s impact, replacing Luis Suárez, and much more! Running Order: How did Quique Setién do in his first test as Barcelona manager? Why did Sergio Busquets […]
Ernesto Valverde and Lucien Favre: Two Managers on the Hot Seat | Champions League Matchday 5

Barcelona fans know that Ernesto Valverde is on the hot seat. Despite Culés’ frustration with their manager, it’s surprising to find out that Lucien Favre’s seat is even hotter heading into Barcelona’s Champions League fixture with Borussia Dortmund.
Does Messi share blame for Barça’s struggles? Ernesto Valverde, Gerard Piqué, and Ronald Koeman [TBPod164]

On episode 164 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan and Francesc discuss who deserves responsibility for Barcelona’s issues this season. They talk Ernesto Valverde, Lionel Messi the player and Messi the captain, Gerard Piqué, Ronald Koeman, and much more! Running Order: How much hotter is Ernesto Valverde’s seat after losing to Levante? Does Messi need to […]
Barcelona’s trident, Lago Junior, put the Catalans back on top

With the situation in Catalonia continuing to escalate, the players for Barcelona shouldn’t have been blamed if their minds were elsewhere as they traveled to the Basque Country to face Eibar. Couple that with the general malaise that always seems to inflict Blaugrana legs when they return from the annual October international break and it […]