FC Barcelona News: 2 March 2019

Valverde suggests there will be changes to Barça side in Saturday’s Clasico | Sport

Ernesto Valverde suggested he could make changes to his side for Saturday’s second Clasico of the week. The Barcelona boss could bring Arthur, Philippe Coutinho or Arturo Vidal into the team for the Liga clash.

Barcelona prepare for El Clasico with half-hour video | Marca

Barcelona prepared for El Clasico by watching a half-hour video of their opponents. Ernesto Valverde is concerned that although they beat Los Blancos 3-0 on Wednesday, they were not at their best throughout the game at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Barcelona could go ahead of Madrid in Clasico history... 87 years later | AS

Victory for Barcelona on Saturday would see them take the overall lead in the Clasico for the first time in 87 years. The two teams have played 241 times and are level on 95 wins with 51 draws.

De Jong: If Ajax go through, maybe Sergio Ramos will regret his yellow card | Marca

Frenkie de Jong reckons that Sergio Ramos may regret picking up a deliberate booking against Ajax in the Champions League if his side exit the tournament to the Dutch side. However, he also feels Real Madrid are “clear favourites” to progress after winning the first leg 2-1.

Barca targeting Zaragoza gem Alberto Soro | AS

Barcelona are eyeing a move for Real Zaragoza teenager Alberto Soro. The midfielder has been watched by technical director Ramon Planes this season and has also attracted interest from Eintracht Frankfurt and Real Madrid.

Samper near to Vissel Kobe | Mundo Deportivo

Barcelona midfielder Sergi Samper could be set to link up with Andres Iniesta and David Villa at Japanese side Vissel Kobe this summer. The midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season and may be tempted to make the move to Asia.

Boateng takes his latest Barcelona snub in good humour ahead of Clasico | Sport

Kevin-Prince Boateng has been left out of the Barcelona squad yet again for Saturday’s Clasico. However, he is coping well with the disappointment of missing out. He posted a picture on Instagram with the caption: “Never stop smiling. #handmadeandy #believeachieve.”

Source: barcablaugranes.com