FC Barcelona News: 14 January 2019

Win delivered via SMS (3-0) | FC Barcelona
Luis Suárez scored twice and Lionel Messi added another in between as FC Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over Eibar in La Liga on Sunday night at Camp Nou. Messi’s goal was the 400th of his career in the Spanish top flight, further extending his long-term dominance in a league that he once again leads in scoring on the season. Suárez, who is second in La Liga behind Messi, now trails his teammate by three.

Messi nets 400th Liga goal | FC Barcelona
Leo Messi just can’t stop stop breaking records. His 53rd minute goal in Sunday’s 3-0 win over Eibar at the Camp Nou was his four hundredth in La Liga. He’s achieved that in 435 matches, at an incredible average of 0.92 goals per game.G-O-A-T. No two ways about it.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona date and time confirmed | Football Espana
The second El Clasico of the season between Real Madrid and Barcelona will be played on 2 March with a 20:45pm (CEST) kick-off time. La Liga president Javier Tebas confirmed the details of the match, which will be played in Madrid’s Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, on Monday’s edition of El Món on Rac1.

Suarez downplays injury fears after downing Eibar at Camp Nou | Sport
At the end of the game, though, he appeared to have a problem, setting off alarm bells, especially given Munir’s move to Sevilla means there is now no backup. But Suarez told beIN after the game he’s OK: “I’m fine. I stretched my leg to control the ball, but it’s nothing. It’s nothing to worry about.”

‘I want to stay’ - Alba hoping to remain with Barcelona as contract ticks down | Goal
Jordi Alba says he wants to stay at Barcelona, but his future with the Spanish leaders is in the club’s hands. Alba’s deal is set to expire after next season and talks have been ongoing regarding a new deal.

Barça B 2-0 CD Alcoyano: First win of the year | FC Barcelona
Barça B have beaten Alcoyano 2-0 at the Miniestadi to earn their first three points of the year, in a game that the Barcelona reserves dominated from the start, although it wasn’t until after the break that they finally turned that dominance into goals.

Source: barcablaugranes.com