FC Barcelona News: 23 October 2024
A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors
The lowdown on Bayern Munich - FC Barcelona
With Wednesday's Champions League game almost upon us, we take a closer look at a team that has caused FC Barcelona a number of difficulties in recent years.
Flick: 'We won't change the way we play' - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona have been in stunning form of late. And on Wednesday at 9pm at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, they have the chance to show just how much they have come on as they face Bayern Munich. A team that has dealt them a number of big disappointments in recent years. The mastermind behind the biggest of all, Hansi Flick, has since switched allegiances to Barça, and he spoke to the press ahead of the game against his former club this Tuesday.
Raphinha: 'Before I was working at 100%, now 200%' - FC Barcelona
“We are looking to improve daily, match after match. It’s an important week, a very special one and if we want to play like Barça we have to be prepared for it. We are working very hard and we are focused on the challenges ahead of us.” Raphinha appeared focused ahead of the Champions League clash with Bayern Munich in his pre-game press conference on Tuesday, referring also to the other big game of the week, the Clásico on Sunday against Real Madrid in the Santiago Bernabéu.
Joshua Kimmich: 'Playing Barça is always special' - FC Barcelona
As is the norm a day before a Champions League game, the opposing coach and a player attend a pre-match press conference. This time it was Vincent Kompany and midfielder Joshua Kimmich who spoke with the media in the run up to the big match at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Wednesday, when Barça and Bayern Munich meet to fulfil the matchday three fixture of European football's premier club competition. Kompany praised Barça by stating "we are coming up against one of the strongest teams in Europe".
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick reserves special praise for Marc Casadó and Bayern Munich's Vincent Kompany - Football España
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has been brave in trusting his younger players this season, and few have grabbed the opportunity as well as Marc Casado. After Marc Bernal went down injured, and without Frenkie de Jong, Casado has asserted himself as the natural partner for Pedri in midfield through the first two months.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick addresses high line fears against Bayern Munich and Frenkie de Jong injury - Football España
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has not revealed whether he will be maintaining the very high line his side have been using against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night, The Blaugrana have been pressing as high as the halfway line at times in La Liga, and were caught out by it against Sevilla, but it has been a key feature of their improvement this season.
Raphinha on Nico Williams Barcelona shirt - 'It was in poor taste' - Football España
Barcelona Vice-Captain Raphinha has declared that he is doing his best to help the younger players in the squad, while asking for the respect of the Blaugrana fans following a tricky summer for the Brazilian. The winger has been in exceptional form this season, but was heavily linked with an exit.
Source: barcablaugranes.com
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