According to reports from the Daily Mirror, Premier League giants Manchester United are casting a keen eye on Barcelona wonderkid Carles Alena. Barcelona’s famed La Masia regularly produces wonderful young talent and one of the most promising players to have emerged from the academy in recent times is Carles Alena. Alena is a midfielder who has already been dubbed the next ‘Andres Iniesta’ after showing his promise for the youth team and the 18-year-old is currently the captain of the Spain Under-19’s. Barcelona clearly rate Alena very highly and are said to be discussing a new … [Read more...]
Barcelona want €10million alternative if they miss out on €40million Marquinhos deal
Barcelona will pursue Las Palmas defender Mauricio Lemos if they miss out on the signing of PSG star Marquinhos, according to reports from Goal. With Javier Mascherano, Thomas Vermaelen and Jeremy Mathieu all entering their thirties, Barcelona are currently in the market to sign a new central defender and Paris Saint-Germain star Marquinhos has been seen as the main target for the Spanish champions. According to various reports, Barcelona are very keen on securing the services of Marquinhos and will be ready to splash as much as €40 million in order to recruit the 22-year-old this … [Read more...]
Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Madrid: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Estadio Municipal de Riazor Date: 13/05/2016 Kick-off: 03:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM EST 10bet Sports Odds: Real Madrid to win @1.18 / Draw @7.50 / Depor to win @12.50 Match Deportivo La Coruna News Deportivo managed to quash any fears of relegation following a fine 2-0 away victory over Villarreal last weekend and quite surprisingly, the Branquiazuis could yet possibly finish in the top half of the table if they beat Real Madrid this weekend. However, it will surely not be easy against a title chasing Real Madrid outfit which will be desperate for a victory on the day and Deportivo … [Read more...]
Eibar vs Barcelona: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa Date: 06/03/2016 Kick-off: 03:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM EST Match Eibar News Eibar looked like they could be challenging for a place in the Champions League following a stunning start to the season but 8 defeats in their last 11 matches means that Mendilibar’s men are now very unlikely to earn a place in Europe next season. Nonetheless, Eibar are currently in 8th position in the table and the campaign so far has to be seen as a huge success for the tiny Spanish club. Now Eibar welcome Barcelona to the Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa this weekend and earning … [Read more...]
Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Estadio del Rayo Vallecano Date: 03/02/2016 Kick-off: 08:00 PM GMT / 3:00 PM EST Match Rayo Vallecano News Rayo Vallecano have not been able to consolidate on their promising season from last year and are set to be embroiled in a battle against the drop during the current campaign. Quite astonishingly, Vallecano have drawn five of their last seven matches with the identical score line of 2-2 and despite their lack of victories, manager Paco Jémez would gladly take another 2-2 draw on Thursday night as they prepare to square off against a rampant Barcelona outfit. Injury Doubts: … [Read more...]
Barcelona vs Sevilla: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona Date: 28/02/2016 Kick-off: 07:30 PM GMT / 2:30 PM EST Match Barcelona News Barcelona all but sealed their place in the quarter finals of the Champions League following an extremely impressive 2-0 victory away from home against Arsenal and the Catalan giants are now very well placed to claim an unprecedented consecutive treble this season. Barcelona cannot afford to get complacent despite their strong position in all three fronts though and manager Luis Enrique will surely want his players to take advantage of the clash between closest title challengers Real … [Read more...]
Analysis – Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Who will win the Champions League this season
To predict the winner of the UEFA Champions League at the current stage of the competition is virtually impossible and this season is no different as there are a number of strong contenders as well as dark horses who are capable of going all the way. In the betting on the Champions League, the bookies feel that Spanish duo Barcelona and Real Madrid have the best chance of claiming triumph in the Champions League this season, with their odds being priced at 2/1 and 9/2 respectively. Given the embarrassment of riches in terms of talented players in both Barcelona and Real Madrid, it is no … [Read more...]
Probable Barcelona Lineup vs Arsenal: Busquets and Rakitic return to the lineup
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London Date: 23/02/2016 Kick-off: 07:45 PM GMT / 2:45 PM EST Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is the player who usually starts for Barcelona during the cup competitions and the goalkeeper is certain to feature against Arsenal this weekend as well. ter Stegen has usually found it easy so far, just like claiming a code on Betminded this season in the cup against arguably weaker opposition but one can be sure that he will be put to the test on Tuesday night against a dangerous Arsenal attack. Defence Jeremy Mathieu featured for Barcelona in central defence … [Read more...]
Arsenal vs Barcelona: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London Date: 23/02/2016 Kick-off: 07:45 PM GMT / 2:45 PM EST Match Arsenal News Arsenal have enjoyed a decent season so far and remain in the hunt for honours in the Premier League, FA Cup as well as the Champions League. However as recent history tells us, Arsenal tend to struggle during this particular stage of the campaign and it will be interesting to see how the Gunners acquit themselves this season. In arguably the biggest game for Arsenal during the current campaign so far, they prepare to square off against Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium in the … [Read more...]