FC Barcelona’s Holiday Wish List! Winning La Liga, N’Golo Kanté, and More!

With the holiday season upon us, I got to thinking what Xavi and FC Barcelona are asking for in the coming months. Due to those naughty financial constraints, this wish list may be a little shorter than usual, but still a few things to potentially celebrate.
Barcelona vs. Levante 1-0 | Messi rescues Barça and Pedri provides a spark | La Liga Match Review

Ronald Koeman is starting to feel the heat and Barcelona desperately needed a win. Levante fought hard, but luckily Messi rescued the Blaugrana and got the three points, winning 1-0. The starting line-up was puzzling from Koeman, but the insertion of Pedri changed the game.
FC Barcelona vs. Sevilla FC | La Liga Preview

La Liga could be on the line when FC Barcelona visit Sevilla in a match-up of the first place team against the third place team. With Frenkie de Jong and Sergi Roberto out with injuries, Quique Setién will need to pull out all the stops to defeat the Andalusian side. The Barcelona Podcast previews Barça […]
FC Barcelona vs. CD Leganés 2-0 | La Liga Match Review

Barcelona had a bit of trouble breaking down a scrappy Leganés side, but Lionel Messi and Ansu Fati showed up to play the heroes. Things weren’t perfect, but Quique Setién’s ideas were still on display. The Barcelona Podcast provides a tactical breakdown to the 2-0 win.
FC Barcelona vs. RCD Mallorca | La Liga Preview

La Liga is finally back! Barcelona travel to Mallorca to continue their push to the La Liga trophy. Takefusa Kubo, on loan from Real Madrid, gets all the headlines when he plays Barcelona, but if the Catalan giants drop points, Kubo’s less heralded teammates will play a big part.
How can Barcelona hold off Real Madrid to win La Liga? Sergi Roberto future and Mallorca Preview

On episode 197, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona’s path to the La Liga trophy. They talk about the challenges that Real Madrid face, Barça’s remaining schedule, players to watch out for on Mallorca, and much more! Running Order: What is most important to Barça’s title chances? How can Barcelona navigate their remaining schedule? What stands in Real […]
Barça on pause, deserted Camp Nou, and elections

On episode 184, Dan and Francesc discuss what the La Liga and Champions League pause means for Barcelona. Your hosts talk the footballing world during the global pandemic, the plan for The Barcelona Podcast during the break, the options when sports return, and much more! Running Order: What are the options for La Liga when it returns? […]
Eder Sarabia whips Barça’s untouchables; forgotten Fati, and Napoli behind closed doors

On episode 183, Dan and Francesc discuss the news that Barcelona will be playing behind closed doors, including for the Champions League match against Napoli. Your hosts talk about the intensity and behavior of Eder Sarabia, the playing time of Ansu Fati and Riqui Puig, why Mallorca is such a tough place to play, and much more! […]
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.
El Clásico Heats Up! Surviving Napoli, on-point Griezmann, and Bartomeu in trouble

On episode 181, Dan and Francesc discuss how Barcelona got out of Naples with a 1-1 draw. Your hosts break down the goals, debate who needs to be better for the Blaugrana, preview El Clásico, and much more! Running Order: How did Napoli exploit Barcelona’s weaknesses and how did Quique Setién respond? Can Setién get more out […]