Last session before trip to Villarreal - FC Barcelona
After Friday's recovery session following the game against Monaco in midweek, Barça held their final workout of the week before heading south for their week 6 La Liga fixture against Villarreal on Sunday, kick off 6.30pm CEST. The match will be a tough test against Marcelino's unbeaten team who are only four points behind leaders Barça in the table.
The lowdown on Villarreal - FC Barcelona
Barça take on Villarreal in the Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday, kick off 6.30pm CET, with Barça looking to maintain their 100% record in La Liga after five wins in five outings so far in the 2024/25 season. Furthermore, Hansi Flick's team will be aiming to bounce back after their first setback of the season in midweek, a 2-1 defeat away at Monaco in the Champions League.
Hansi Flick: 'It will be tough but we will have chances' - FC Barcelona
The Barça coach looks ahead to Sunday's La Liga trip to Villarreal.
Sevilla 0-1 Barça: Aitana goal wins it - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona made it three wins out of three, but it was harder than expected in Seville, with Aitana's second half goal the only difference between the sides. Once again, the blaugrana women were vastly superior to their opponents but just couldn't get the ball in the net with the ease that they are used to.
Barça Atlètic 1-0 Zamora: Another win at the Johan Cruyff - FC Barcelona
Barça Atlètic have bounced back from last week's defeat to Salamanca with a win over Zamora at the Estadi Johan Cruyff in a game decided by a second half strike from Ureña.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick backs calls for FIFA match reduction - Football España
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has added himself to the growing list of frustrated voices over the 2024/25 match schedule. With the UEFA Champions League kicking off in midweek, the subject remains high on the agenda, as the campaign ramps up.
Hansi Flick issues confident fitness update on Pedri and Marc Casado - Football España
Midfield duo Pedri and Marc Casado were both rated as doubtful for the clash against Villarreal with the former taken off in the closing minutes in Monaco. Casado completed the full match, but complained of muscle soreness at full time, with Flick confident there is no issue for either player to face Villarreal.
Ilkay Gundogan has no regrets despite frustrating Barcelona exit - Football España
Former Barcelona star Ilkay Gundogan has opened up on his final days in Catalonia before a summer return to Manchester City. Gundogan completed a whirlwind move back to Manchester in the final days of the August transfer window in a transfer that shocked at both ends.