FC Barcelona News: 3 August 2024; Barça Femení begin preseason, Barça first team set for El Clásico
Ter Stegen: ‘An El Clásico is always an El Clásico’ – FC Barcelona
Ahead of the New York Clásico, the Barça goalkeeper addressed the media at the team hotel here in the Maryland capital. “An El Clásico is always an El Clásico. It’s an extremely important game, probably the highlight of the tour that generates the most attention. I expect an intense match, and it’s a game we want to win,” said the German.
Women’s football team back on duty – FC Barcelona
The Barça women’s 2024/25 season under new coach Pere Romeu got going this Thursday 1 August. The players that aren’t still away at the Olympic Games took routine fitness and medical tests and at 6pm CEST they have their first training session on pitch 4 at the Ciutat Esportiva.
Barça Atlètic 0-1 L’Escala: Defeat in first preseason game – FC Barcelona
Preseason for Barça Atlètic has started with a 1-0 defeat against l’Escala. The friendly – Albert Sánchez’ first game as the development side’s coach – was played at Vall d’en Bas and decided by a first half goal from Bilal Charreh. The result could have easily gone the other way, as the blaugranes played better and created more chances, but were ultimately less effective.
Jules Kounde joins Barcelona’s preseason tour – Football España
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has joined up with the squad on their USA preseason tour. As part of a host of staggered returns, Kounde has become the latest first teamer to jet over the Atlantic, with one training session already complete.
Dani Olmo applying pressure on RB Leipzig to get deal done with Barcelona – Football España
Spain star Dani Olmo appears to be desperate to get a move to Barcelona over the line. The top scorer at Euro 2024 has made it clear that the Catalan side are the only side he is interested in joining.
