FC Barcelona News: 8 May 2025

A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors

Joan Laporta: 'I see FC Barcelona fans proud of this team' - FC Barcelona
The FC Barcelona president ​​Joan Laporta has addressed the Barça fans the day after the defeat in Milan saw the team fall just short of their ninth Champions League final. In a message recorded for Barça One, Laporta expressed his "gratitude to the over 4,000" who were there in Milan, and to everyone who has been supporting the team throughout the season.

A team to be proud of - FC Barcelona
Nobody said it was easy. Just getting to a Champions League semi-final is an extraordinary feat. It's been half a decade since FC Barcelona ever made it so far, and they were within minutes of securing a place in the final that sadly, Inter have claimed instead. To score six times across the two legs and still miss out is something exceptional.

Stats from a tough exit to take - FC Barcelona
It was a very agonising exit. The 4-3 defeat at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in the semifinal return leg has left Barça without a ticket for the final in Munich. A Barça who again showed they are one of the best teams in Europe, coming out on top in many aspects of the game.

Cruel end to Raphinha's record breaking Champions League - FC Barcelona
It is hard to feel positive the day after such a traumatic evening in Milan, especially after such an amazing comeback looked to have been rewarded with a dramatic late winner, only for everything to then go so horribly wrong.

Flick's speech to his players after the cruel outcome in the Champions League semi-finals - Mundo Deportivo
The Barça coach held on to his pride despite the blow in Milan: "You stood your ground until the end, you should feel proud."

Laporta: "We're not in the final because of refereeing decisions that went against us" - Mundo Deportivo
The Barça president asked the Barcelona fans to be proud of the performance Flick's team gave against Inter.

Araujo: "Flick told us we'll be back for the Champions League next year" - Mundo Deportivo
The Uruguayan defender revealed that the German coach was proud of the players despite the elimination against Inter Milan.

Araujo blocks Instagram comments amid a storm of criticism - Mundo Deportivo
The Barça defender has limited his responses to his posts after receiving a multitude of criticisms for his performance in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan.

Source: barcablaugranes.com