Ilaix Moriba and Barça both get what they want with move to RB Leipzig
The transfer saga of Ilaix Moriba is finally ending, which is good news for every party involved. As the staring contest between the player, his agents, and FC Barcelona carried on for the last few weeks, it was apparent to everyone, including fans, that getting something finalized this summer was best for all. For the […]
Barcelona don’t need Wijnaldum, they have Ilaix Moriba
Over and over again, we’ve been treated to the tired comparison that Ilaix Moriba is the next Paul Pogba. With reports linking Georginio Wijnaldum of Liverpool to Barcelona, maybe we should start thinking about that comparison instead. In truth, the 18-year-old Spanish midfielder shouldn’t be compared to any player yet, but Ronald Koeman has at […]
New era dawns with Joan Laporta as Barcelona finish fantastic week
What a week for FC Barcelona. As the two giants of Madrid were busy contesting a 1-1 draw and keeping the Blaugrana alive in the title race, the Catalan club was busy electing a new president. As predicted, it wasn’t close, with Laporta winning close to 55% of the vote. Any fears that Toni Freixa […]
Barcelona vs. Osasuna 2-0 | Jordi Alba and Ilaix Moriba score wonder goals | La Liga Match Review
Osasuna was not going to be an easy opponent, especially after the expected emotional letdown from the Sevilla remontada. ter Stegen kept the match scoreless (Barcelona’s 5th straight clean sheet) and the Blaugrana found a way through. Sensational goals from Jordi Alba and Ilaix Moriba (the first of his first team career) proved to be […]
Barcelona B bring the good vibes in 6-0 blowout of L’Hospitalet
After the first team’s disappointing draw with Cádiz, Barcelona B had the chance to give Culers at least some good vibes that the future is still bright. Francisco Pimienta’s side has been stellar at the Johan Cruyff Stadium this season, and that continued in a 6-0 dismantling of CE L’Hospitalet. It wasn’t guaranteed though. L’Hospitalet […]
Barcelona vs. Cornella 2-0 | Surviving the giant killers and Ilaix debut | Copa del Rey Match Review
Before Culers could gloat about Real Madrid being knocked out, Barcelona had to get by local side Cornellá first. Ilaix Moriba made his first team debut and Konrad de la Fuente and Riqui Puig got some minutes, but there weren’t a lot of positives for the Blaugrana. Yet, a win is a win and moving […]
What Aleñá’s loan to Getafe means for Ilaix Moriba and Riqui Puig
Carles Aleñá’s loan to Getafe is a domino effect, as small an effect as it may be, for the Barcelona midfield. The longer lasting impact on any of the players affected by the loan will obviously be Aleñá. The good news is that he is meeting back up with friend Marc Cucurella and will be […]
Can Ilaix Moriba and Konrad de la Fuente impress in pre-season?
Ilaix Moriba and Konrad de la Fuente will be joining Sergio Akieme, Jorge Cuenca, and Arnau Tenas in the first team’s shortened pre-season. The inclusion of these five Barcelona B players is actually due more to so many players being called up for international duty and not necessary the exodus of Lionel Messi and hypothetical […]
La Masia: The Exodus Continues | Will Xavier Mbuyamba join Pablo Moreno and Xavi Simons?
Xavier Mbuyamba is on the verge of leaving La Masia, just as Pablo Moreno, Xavi Simons, and Eric García did before him. It’s not a big deal if one promising youngster leaves. If a player wants to leave, let them leave. But if multiple prospects cite the same issues for their exodus, shouldn’t some questions […]
La Masia Rising Stars | End of 2019
Ansu Fati was a player for Juvenil A that was spoken about with great potential just seven months ago. Now he’s a member of the first team. With 2019 coming to an end, it’s time again to look at the rising stars in La Masia since the start of the season.
