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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 1d

After losing last season’s UWCL final, and with headlines about cost cutting perhaps painting a slightly misleading picture this summer, Barcelona wanted to start their European campaign with a bang. They did just that, Bayern the victims of a seven goal battering

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Beaten in the final last season, Barça begin UWCL with a bang

Barcelona played like they had something to prove in their 7-1 rout of Bayern Munich on Tuesday, sending out an ominous warning to their UWCL title rivals

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 2d

Three games in three countries for Barça over the New Year then*...

Dec. 20 Villarreal-Barça in 🇺🇸
Jan. 4 Espanyol-Barça in 🇪🇸
Jan. 7 Barça-Athletic (Supercopa) in 🇸🇦

*Some dates tbc, t&c apply, Miami match still tbc 101%

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 2d

Interesting appointment... former Barcelona sporting director Mateu Alemany joins Atlético Madrid in the same role

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 2d

Wait, is this *actually* going to happen?

UEFA reluctantly approves Villarreal-Barcelona game in Miami

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UEFA reluctantly approves Barça game in Miami

UEFA has reluctantly approved a proposal to stage a LaLiga game between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, the governing body said on Monday.

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 3d

Possibly the case of a short memory but make that the worst defeat / performance even of the Flick era. Funny thing is still had good chances to make it 2-2 (Lewy pen, Roony…) before losing 4-1 to Sevilla. Tough way to go into break but will get players back after

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 4d

Barcelona battered in that first half by Sevilla, could have been more than 2-0 down, but a beauty from Rashford before the break and we have a game on our hands

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 4d

Elche have fallen. Barça take the league’s only unbeaten record to Sevilla now…

Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 10d

Eder Sarabia's Elche flying. Beat Celta Vigo today. Along with Barcelona, only unbeaten side in LaLiga after Real Madrid lost to Atlético yesterday

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 4d

About as strong as Flick could go at Sevilla, injuries considered, with exception of Martín over Balde, who's only just back from hamstring issue. Presume Ferran right, Rashford left: Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsí, Martín; De Jong, Pedri, Olmo; Ferran, Lewandowski, Rashford

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 5d

Spain have now replaced Marc Bernal in the squad for upcoming games vs. Norway & Finland. Wolves' Fer López takes his place

Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 5d

We've not learned from Pedri, Gavi, Lamine... Flick not happy Bernal called up for Spain21s so soon after ACL return: "Difficult situation because he's not right atm to play. Not sure what what they want with him. He's not able to play these minutes. We must take care of him"

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 5d

Lamine back for Clásico Oct. 26?

Flick: "I spoke with him today, it's better but it's not good. This is the situation. With this injury, it's not easy to know. It's not easy to say now OK he can play in 2, 3 or 4 weeks... or if he's able to play the Clásico. We have to wait."

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 5d

We've not learned from Pedri, Gavi, Lamine... Flick not happy Bernal called up for Spain21s so soon after ACL return: "Difficult situation because he's not right atm to play. Not sure what what they want with him. He's not able to play these minutes. We must take care of him"

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 6d

Lamine Yamal still struggling with groin, Barça say out for 2-3 weeks. Will miss Sevilla Sunday and won’t join up with Spain

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 6d

Lamine Yamal in the Spain squad ofc

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Siempre Positivo (podcast) @siemprepositivo.bsky.social · 7d

Sam, Rik and Toni tackle Barça's 2-1 defeat by PSG on Wednesday in the Champions League. Deserved? Glass half full or half empty? The defence, the injuries, squad depth, Ferran apology forms, Lamine vs Nuno Mendes, plus a Toni tidbit, riot averted…

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E524: Barca hit late by PSG - first defeat of the season analysed | Siempre Positivo

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 7d

exactly. Thought Flick knew what he was doing with CB rotations but now half think (obvs give him more credit than this!) he's hoping to stumble upon a solution. Cubarsí def not same w/o Iñigo. Also harsh to say, as been good this season, but not convinced Eric is a long-term top tier option there

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 7d

Barça confirm next CL game vs. Olympiacos later this month will also be played in Montjuïc

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 7d

PSG showed level req. in CL but Barça shouldn't be too downbeat
-W for Lucho, team>individuals
-PSG✨2h w/o Dembélé, Doué, Kv'khelia, Marquinhos, Neves
-Hakimi, Mendes (lucky no🔴): best FBs in🌍?
-❤️Vitinha & Pedri
-Barça off best, happens
-Also w/o: J.García, Rapha, Gavi, Fermín
-Lamine's dribble😍

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 7d

PSG’s night in Barcelona

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PSG show Lamine Yamal, Barcelona what it takes to become Champions League winners

Despite missing three talented attackers, including Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, PSG delivered a statement win on the road vs. Barcelona.

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 7d

agree, wasn't too sure though because of Lewy at Newcastle

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 7d

Eric over Araujo/Christensen & Ferran over Lewandowski the big Flick calls tonight as Barça host PSG

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 7d

Around 3,000 PSG fans being escorted in by police. ‘Puta Barça’ & ‘Ousmane Ballon d’Or’ their taunts of choice to the home fans looking down on them arriving. Always a bit tense this one

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 9d

Hansi Flick says Marcus Rashford has "arrived" after Newcastle brace with England forward expected to start again vs. PSG with Raphinha out. Deco also been discussing MR's start to life at Barça & possibilities of a permanent signing next summer

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Barcelona's Deco: No pressure to sign Rashford

Barcelona sporting director Deco said there is no penalty clause if the club do not make Marcus Rashford's loan move from Manchester United permanent next summer.

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 9d

European champions PSG in town this week, but Pedri reckons Barça are best side in the world. Injuries tomorrow mean we won’t get full heavyweight contest we crave, but fascinating contest in store. Plus: Pedri on Scholes’ praise & Flick on hard work needed by Lamine

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Pedri: Barça want to 'avenge' 2024 PSG QF loss

Midfielder Pedri says Barcelona want to avenge their 2024 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain when the two teams meet in a heavyweight clash in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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Siempre Positivo (podcast) @siemprepositivo.bsky.social · 9d

Monday = pod day.

Barcelona go top as Lamine returns.

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Siempre Positivo: A Barcelona podcast: E523: Barça go top of LaLiga as Lamine Yamal returns

Send us a textBarcelona warmed up for Wednesday's visit from Paris Saint-Germain with a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad which took them top of LaLiga.Sam and Rik discuss a debut for Dro, the return...

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 10d

Barcelona climb to the top of LaLiga, beating Real Sociedad 2-1 as Lamine Yamal returned to action. Barça showed they can win without him, but boy is it more fun when he's on the pitch. Took just a minute after coming on to set up Lewandowski for the winner today. PSG next up here on Wed

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