FC Barcelona News: 26 March 2018

Stopping Messi almost impossible – Koke | Goal
Atletico Madrid and Spain midfielder Koke admits it is almost impossible to stop Lionel Messi. Messi and Argentina visit the Wanda Metropolitano for a friendly match with Spain on Tuesday, with the Barcelona star hoping to be involved after sitting out the 2-0 win over Italy on Friday with a hamstring problem.

Goals, goals, goals in Barça training | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona have scored some great goals in official games, but they also find the net frequently in training sessions at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. All of the players get involved, as goalkeepers Jesper Cillessen and Ter Stegen face some of the most clinical finishers in world football.

Barca step up Griezmann chase | Football Espana
Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann with a view to a summer deal, say reports in Spain. The front page of El Mundo Deportivo outlines how Barca are keen to sign the Frenchman due to his ‘experience’, ‘qualities’ and ‘hunger for titles’ while Diario Sport also report on the club’s willingness for a deal.

Barcelona gear up for Roma opener | UEFA
The teams were last paired together in the 2015/16 group stage, when they drew 1-1 in Italy. Luis Suárez’s 21st-minute opener at the Stadio Olimpico was cancelled out by a spectacular Alessandro Florenzi goal ten minutes later to earn Roma a point.

FC Barcelona B v CA Osasuna: Lacking in final third (0-2) | FC Barcelona
Goals in each half for the visiting side ended the blaugranes’ run of five games without defeat (0-2). Barça B dominated the game and possession and they created plenty of opportunities in the second half. Carles Aleñá led the charge as he passed and dribbled his way through the game but was ultimately unable to steer his side to victory.

Source: barcablaugranes.com