Time to Retire? Pique’s Future, Balde’s Progress, and de Jong vs. Elche
On episode 393, Dan and Barça Spaces discuss Gerard Pique’s future at the club, plus Alejandro Balde’s progress. They talk Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Elche, Frenkie de Jong as the pivot, and much more! Running Order: How likely is it for Pique to retire? Where would Pique go after playing? How did Balde break through? What is […]
The 11 players that Setien should start for Barcelona against Espanyol
Barcelona will play Espanyol in Matchday 35 of La Liga on Wednesday. Following their refreshing 1-4 victory against Villarreal in their previous match, Culers around the world will be excited to see whether the Blaugranes can build on their recent improvements. Espanyol currently sit 20th in La Liga with 24 points having scored 27 goals […]
Have Barcelona ended their crisis yet? Messi Leadership, Early Elections, and Piqué Retirement
On episode 178, Dan and Francesc discuss why Barcelona are looking better under Quique Setién. Your hosts discuss Lionel Messi’s playmaking, whether or not the club needs a 2008-like exodus, and much more! Running Order: Does the club need to have an exodus of players like it did in 2008? Is Setién too dogmatic? Why don’t Messi’s […]
Barcelona’s Team of the Decade | 2010-2019
From Lionel Messi to Dani Alves, FC Barcelona’s squad has been one of the world’s best for the last decade. But who would make Barcelona’s Best XI from the last 10 years?
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 […]
Who will crack Ernesto Valverde’s midfield rotation? Patreon Special [TBPod150]
On episode 150 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan brings on Patreons Mike, Scott and Mitko to discuss the difficult decisions that Ernesto Valverde will need to make both up top and in the midfield. They talk Philippe Coutinho’s place on the team, Valverde’s strengths as a manager, the meaning of a lifetime contract for Lionel Messi and much more! Running […]
Was this international break a positive for FC Barcelona? Messi, Piqué and an Ajax partnership [TBPod133]
On episode 133 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Jason Pettigrove to discuss the recent international break, including Lionel Messi with Argentina, Samuel Umtiti with France and Gerard Piqué with Catalonia. Then in La Ronda your hosts talk about a possible partnership with Ajax, chances for Barcelona B players and much more! Running Order: Why does Lionel Messi […]
Is Arthur Barcelona’s most underrated player?
In episode 130 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan was joined by Diego Lorijn (DSpot) to debate who Barcelona’s most underrated player is. Let us know if we got it right or wrong in the comments!
Busting Three Myths about Jeison Murillo’s Signing
Jeison Murillo has signed his contract with FC Barcelona and is officially at the club on loan until June. The 26-year-old Colombian defender comes from Valencia where he had fallen out of favor, but prior to this season he has kept a fine reputation in both La Liga and Serie A as a starting centre-back […]
Is La Liga deeper than ever? Barcelona’s title rivals and struggling giants [TBPod112]
On episode 112 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan and Robbie Dunne discuss the depth in La Liga this season, including Barcelona’s difficulties against the bottom of the table, Real Madrid’s issues and the interesting season for Real Betis. Your hosts also talk the struggling big clubs like Valencia and Athletic Bilbao, the surprises at the top of the table and […]
