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...]
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 Las Palmas: Vermaelen and Roberto to start
Venue: Estadio de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas Date: 20/02/2016 Kick-off: 03:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM EST Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is unlikely to be featuring in the upcoming Champions League encounter against Arsenal and as a result, the Chilean is certain to start against Las Palmas this weekend. Bravo did not have much to do against Sporting Gijon in midweek but he did make a couple of decent saves and the goalkeeper should expect another similar encounter with Las Palmas. Defence Fringe players Jeremy Mathieu, Adriano and Aleix Vidal were handed a start during the clash against Sporting but the … [Read more...]
Las Palmas vs Barcelona: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Estadio de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas Date: 20/02/2016 Kick-off: 03:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM EST Match Las Palmas News Las Palmas looked liked they would be able to comfortably avoid relegation this season following a positive start in La Liga but a run of four defeats in their last five matches has seen Quique Setien’s men slip into the drop zone. Now Las Palmas need a victory from somewhere in order to be able to get themselves out of the dreaded relegation places but with a clash against the rampant Barcelona up next, Los Amarillos will need to put in a herculean effort to claim anything … [Read more...]
Real Madrid Probable Lineup vs AS Roma: Danilo and Isco to start
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome Date: 17/02/2016 Kick-off: 07:45 PM GMT / 2:45 PM EST Goalkeeper Keylor Navas has been in great form for Real Madrid recently and although he did concede two against Athletic, it was a solid performance from the Costa Rican once again. Now with a clash against Roma up next, Navas will undoubtedly have to be at his best and one can expect the 29-year old to be busy at the Stadio Olimpico on the night. Defence Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos look certainties to be starting in central defence for the clash while Dani Carvajal should occupy his place in the right … [Read more...]
Roma vs Real Madrid: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome Date: 17/02/2016 Kick-off: 07:45 PM GMT / 2:45 PM EST Match Roma News Roma have enjoyed a wonderful turnaround in fortunes following the appointment of Luciano Spaletti as manager and the Italian giants are currently on a four match winning streak after defeating Carpi 3-1 last time out. Now Roma prepare for a clash against Real Madrid in the Round of 16 Champions League encounter on Wednesday night and one can be sure that Spaletti’s men will have to perform extremely well in order to be able to claim a good result in the first leg. Injury Doubts: Ezequiel Ponce, … [Read more...]
Barcelona Probable Lineup vs Sporting Gijon: Turan and Rakitic to start
Venue: Estadio Municipal El Molinón, Gijon Date: 17/02/2016 Kick-off: 05:30 PM GMT / 12:30 PM EST Match Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo did not have much to do during the 6-1 victory over Celta Vigo last time out but he did concede through a John Guidetti penalty. As a result, Bravo will be intent on keeping a clean sheet against Sporting Gijon this time around but it will not be as straightforward as people think due to the fact that the minnows have been showing a bit of attacking flair in recent time. Defence The Barcelona defence consisting of Jordi Alva, Javier Mascherano, Gerard Pique and … [Read more...]