FC Barcelona News: 31 October 2024; Preparations begin for Espanyol, Ronald Araujo getting closer to return
FC Barcelona first team observe a minute’s silence – FC Barcelona
An emotional start to Wednesday’s training session with the squad observing a minute’s silence for the victims of the recent flooding affecting the areas of Valencia, Albacete and Andalusia in Spain. The workout continued with the squad beginning preparations for Sunday’s derby against Espanyol.
Lewandowski, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, trio of the day – FC Barcelona
The trio of Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha this season have made the extraordinary seem everyday. The three attackers are the strike force in vogue after scoring and creating goals seemingly at will in 2024/25. There have been few games this season for Barça that have not seen the three involved in some way in getting the ball into the back of the net.
Barcelona set return date for key defender Ronald Araujo – Football España
Barcelona are finally getting players back from injury, and once Eric Garcia returns from his muscle issue, Ronald Araujo will be the next. The Uruguayan defender has been out since mid-July, after undergoing surgery for a thigh injury sustained during Copa America.
Barcelona will consider self-imposed stadium ban if fans are found guilty of racism – Football España
Amid an uptick in racist and discriminatory behaviour in Spanish football, Barcelona are considering passing the cost on to their fans. The Blaugrana are weighing up whether to take a much tougher stance if their fans are found guilty.
Raphinha on Barcelona start – ‘The mentality is the key change, not Xavi’s tactics’ – Football España
Barcelona winger Raphinha has given an in-depth interview, naturally dicussing the Blaugrana’s incredible start to the season. Plenty of discussion has centred on unfavourable comparisons between former manager Xavi Hernandez and Hansi Flick, but Raphinha says that the difference in style is not the main change.
Raphinha on summer of struggles and Barcelona move – ‘They do what they want with us, we have feelings’ – Football España
Barcelona winger and vice-captain Raphinha has been in scintillating form this season, and having been one of their most criticised players over the last two seasons, is now sitting under a waterfall of praise. The 27-year-old has turned his career in the Catalan capital, after many had wanted him pawned to Saudi Arabia for more funds in the transfer market.
Barcelona paying close attention to asking price of Rafa Leão for next summer – Football España
Barcelona are closely monitoring the future of AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, who was linked with a move last summer, but was declared ‘unsellable’ by the Rossoneri. This season is not going to plan for the Portuguese winger though.
Barcelona defender Eric García on shortlist for Real Sociedad, hoping to take advantage of contract situation – Football España
Barcelona can scarcely believe how well things are going so far, with almost all of the squad responding to Hansi Flick’s coaching up until now. There are one or two cases where his magic touch is yet to take effect though, and one of them is Eric García.