FC Barcelona News: 15 April 2025
A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors
The squad for the trip to Dortmund - FC Barcelona
Ahead of the trip to Germany, coach Hansi Flick has named the travelling squad for this Borussia Dortmund v FC Barcelona match. Dani Olmo is a notable inclusion, while Alejandro Balde is a confirmed absentee.
Szczesny back at a special stadium - FC Barcelona
Life can be very strange sometimes. And Wojciech Szczęsny knows that more than anybody. It was at Westfalenstadion in Dortmund where he bowed out from professional football. On Wednesday he is going back there, but as a pro goalkeeper once again and for a Champions League quarter final of all things!
Hansi Flick: ‘I have a lot of faith in my team’ - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona are a whisker away from their first Champions League semi-finals for six years, and all that stands between them and their goal is a Borussia Dortmund side that faces the monumental task of overturning a four-goal deficit. But Hansi Flick is leaving nothing to chance.
Wojciech Szczęsny: ‘We have to think about winning the game’ - FC Barcelona
The FC Barcelona goalkeeper intent on avoiding complacency in his pre-game press appearance ahead of the Champions League second leg against Borussia Dortmund.
The image that raises doubts about Lewandowski’s starting spot against Dortmund - Mundo Deportivo
Before the final session on the match stage, the striker chatted with Flick, Sorg and Pepe Conde while touching the back of his left thigh.
Hansi Flick: “Szczesny until the end? I can’t give a 100% answer” - Mundo Deportivo
The Barça coach avoided openly stating whether the Pole will play at all between now and the end of the season, given the possibility that Ter Stegen could return before then.
Szczesny: “If Ter Stegen returns, I’ll be fine, but I want to play in the Champions League” - Mundo Deportivo
While waiting for the German’s recovery by the end of the season, the Polish goalkeeper wanted to make it clear that his intention is to continue helping Barça in Europe.
Szczesny dreams of winning four titles - Mundo Deportivo
The Barça goalkeeper stated that “I want to win every trophy that comes our way” and did not want to discuss a possible renewal with the club.
Szczesny continues to make history: he’s within reach of equaling the record of a Barça legend - Mundo Deportivo
The Polish goalkeeper has gone 22 games unbeaten and is one away from reaching the 23 achieved by Johan Cruyff in the mid-70’s, a mark that is third-best in club history behind Cesc Fàbregas’ 30 and Paulinho’s 25.
Laporta’s warning: “We haven’t done anything yet... but anything is possible” - Mundo Deportivo
The Barça president, at an event organized by the Girona Provincial Council in Dortmund, did not want to take the Champions League semi-finals for granted.
Kovac dreams of a comeback: "Miracles happen all the time" - Mundo Deportivo
Despite the 4-0 defeat in the first leg and Barça's great form, the Borussia Dortmund coach is confident he can turn the tie around against the Catalans.
Felix Nmecha joins ‘Operation Comeback’: “Let’s not lose faith” - Mundo Deportivo
The Borussia Dortmund midfielder admitted that “we have to play a perfect match” to beat Barça.
Niko Kovac gets back a key player to threaten Barça - Mundo Deportivo
Pascal Gross, who missed the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final due to suspension, is the German side's top provider with 11 assists and is tipped to start in the second leg at Signal Iduna Park.
Emre Can not training with Dortmund and doubtful for Barcelona match - Mundo Deportivo
The German center-back is doing individual work in the hope of helping a team that has already lost another permanent fixture in the centre of defence, Nico Schlotterbeck.
Balde ruled out of the Copa del Rey final - Mundo Deportivo
His recovery time is three weeks, which would prevent the Barça full-back from being ready for the final on April 26 against Real Madrid. The goal is for Balde to be 100% fit for the return leg of a hypothetical Champions League semi-final or the league Clásico against Los Blancos.
Why Iñigo Martínez excites Flick and Barça - Mundo Deportivo
The Basque center-back's character and commitment are essential for the coach and serve as an example for him ahead of the trip to Dortmund. The staff points to him as the leader of the dressing room and the club talks about him as the perfect signing.
This is how Group 1 of the First RFEF stands: there is hope for Barça Atlètic - Mundo Deportivo
With 18 points at stake, they will play a 'final' next Sunday in Irún against Real Unión, the first of the 'safe' teams that has a seven-point lead, and then host the bottom club, Amorebieta, before visiting another direct rival, Lugo.
Hansi Flick is thinking about promoting Dani Rodríguez to the first team - Mundo Deportivo
The German coach likes the skill, speed and versatility of the 19-year-old Basque winger, who has three goals and three assists for Barça Atlètic, the last one on Sunday against Sestao, despite the fact that injuries have prevented him from being consistent this season.
Travis Scott set for the Clásico jersey - Mundo Deportivo
Pending official confirmation, Travis Scott would become the sixth artist to appear on the Barça shirt in a Clásico after Drake, Rosalía, The Rolling Stones, Karol G and Coldplay.
The full Disciplinary resolution on the 'Iñigo Martínez case' - Mundo Deportivo
In the document it is clear, according to what was stated by the three members and signed by the president María Josefa García, that the player was fully available and the 'five days' FIFA rule is not applicable.
Source: barcablaugranes.com
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