FC Barcelona News: 11 March 2019

Jordi Alba will sign his new Barca contract on Monday | Sport
Two days ahead of the key UCL showdown with Lyon, Jordi Alba will sign a new Barcelona deal that ties him to the club until 2024. On Feb 28 SPORT revealed the club would give him a new contract, hours before it became official. The renewal will take place in the presidential box at Camp Nou at 1.30pm and count on the presence of the Barca chief Josep Maria Bartomeu.

Barça out to extend impressive last 16 run against Lyon in Champions League | Sport
Barcelona are infallible in the Champions League last 16 when they play the second leg at Camp Nou. The Catalans have made it through to the quarterfinals in the last 11 seasons now. On Wednesday, they host Lyon in what is a genuine test of fire for Ernesto Valverde’s side. Barça have never had a 0-0 draw in the first leg at this stage.

Lyon could be without Marcelo Guedes for Barcelona second leg | Marca
Saturday’s fixture between Lyon and Strasbourg didn’t go according to plan for the side who will face Barcelona in midweek, with defender Marcelo Guedes pulling up injured after just 15 minutes. The central defender strained his thigh, grasping his leg as he walked off the field of play.

Umtiti’s Lyon origins | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona’s being drawn against Olympique Lyon for the Champions League Last 16 brings back fond memories for several members of the squad, as is the case for Samuel Umtiti. The centre back grew up in the French city that Barça will visit in February for their first knockout tie in Europe’s top club competition.

Barcelona are the leader of comebacks | Marca
In 10 LaLiga Santander games, they have managed to battle back from deficits to pick up points. Of all the teams from Europe’s major leagues, they have recovered the most points of any side from losing positions with 20.

Pique is enjoying a historic year | Marca
Gerard Pique is enjoying another terrific campaign for Barcelona, at both ends of the field. As well as his defensive displays, his performances in the opposition penalty area have left him on the brink of breaking his personal scoring record in a single season.

Villarreal B 2-1 Barça B: Out of luck | FC Barcelona
Barça B played a great game against Villarreal, but it was the latter who were much more effective in front of goal. The defeat places the visitors seven points off the play-offs, waiting to see what Hercules and Cornellà do. Monchu made his debut as a Barça striker and scored a great long-range goal.

Source: barcablaugranes.com