FC Barcelona News: 8 January 2025
A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors
Hansi Flick: "We deserve to win the Super Cup" - FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick has come to Barça to win trophies and now he has his first real chance to do so. His team is just two games away, a semi-final and a final, from lifting the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah. These are just two obstacles, it is true, but of great difficulty, against teams that the German has already had to face in league matches.
Raphinha: "We have a great opportunity" - FC Barcelona
The Brazilian has highlighted the importance of being able to start the year by winning a title.
Five reasons to believe FC Barcelona can win the Spanish Super Cup - FC Barcelona
It's Spanish Super Cup time! And that means the first chance for FC Barcelona to lift a trophy this season. Last year's league champions Real Madrid, and the two cup finalists, Athletic Club and Mallorca, will have plans of their own, but the Catalans can feel quietly confident as things get under way in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. And here are five of the main reasons why.
Mixed fortunes in Super Cup semi-finals - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona are in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to take part in the Spanish Super Cup, beginning with their semi-final against Copa del Rey champions from last season Athletic Club de Bilbao on Wednesday at 8pm CET.
When and where to watch Athletic Club v FC Barcelona - FC Barcelona
A look at the times and broadcasters of the competition taking place in Saudi Arabia this week.
INSIDE VIEW | Super Cup campaign begins - FC Barcelona
Training session in Barcelona then off to Saudi Arabia for the battle for a first trophy of the season.
Barça meeting with Jhon Durán - SPORT
Several weeks ago there was a meeting between Barça and the representative of Jhon Durán, the Aston Villa striker. The meeting took place in the Catalan capital and served, informally, to confirm two things: the presence of the Colombian in the noble zone of the culé agenda - that does not mean that he is the first option - and the excitement that the striker would have about being able to wear the Barça shirt one day.
Hansi Flick confirms Lamine Yamal availability status for Spanish Supercup - Football España
Barcelona will be determined to start off 2025 with a trophy, as they go for the Spanish Super Cup this week. They face Athletic Club in Wednesday’s first semi-final, and the big doubt (aside from whether Dani Olmo and Pau Victor would be available) surrounds Lamine Yamal, who is returning from an ankle injury.
Raphinha admits registration case may deter Barcelona transfer targets - Football España
Raphinha spoke on the big story surrounding Barcelona in the last couple of weeks, that being the ongoing registration case with Dani Olmo and Pau Victor.
WATCH: Raphinha spoken to by Joan Laporta minutes after registration comments - Football España
During Tuesday’s press conference, Raphinha admitted that he believes it could be tough for Barcelona to attract signings due to the registration case involving Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, which is still ongoing. While these comments have generally been accepted as reality by many of the club’s supporters, they appear to have irked Joan Laporta, who has faced strong criticism due to the matter.
Bayern Munich drops interest in Dani Olmo due to Barcelona commitment - Football España
Barcelona are facing an unprecedented situation having not managed to register Dani Olmo before La Liga’s January deadline, with their star signing able to walk away from his contract just five months after arriving. The Catalan midfielder is naturally attracting plenty of attention from Europe’s elite.
Dani Olmo blocks out transfer interest amid registration crisis - Football España
Olmo is currently able to leave Barcelona for free if he pleases, as he has a clause in his contract allowing him to exit the deal if he is not registered. The Blaugrana are unable to play him after missing the January deadline to increase their salary limit and register the Spain playmaker, and their application for leniency has been rejected by the RFEF and La Liga. Barcelona are now hoping to get Olmo and teammate Pau Victor registered through a legal injunction.
Barcelona heavyweights agree on area to strengthen in January market - Football España
Barcelona will have to work out a way of registering Dani Olmo and Pau Victor before they consider what they might do in the transer market, but it is an eventuality they are planning for. If they can, they will do so in January.
Barcelona President Joan Laporta will not face vote of no confidence - Football España
On Tuesday night it was reported that Barcelona President Joan Laporta would face a motion of no confidence, which could see him forcibly removed from power by the members. However this will not go ahead, at least for now.
Nico Williams doubtful to face Barcelona in Spanish Supercup - Football España
Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona will face off in the first semi-final of the 2025 Spanish Super Cup. The hosts, last season’s Copa del Rey winners, start as underdogs, and their task appears to now be even harder.
Source: barcablaugranes.com
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