In El Clásico, Ronald Koeman sent a very young FC Barcelona team to face a strong Real Madrid, fresh off a Champions League win over Liverpool. Barcelona lost 2:1. It was their second loss to Real Madrid this year, who they haven’t beaten in two years now. But, the league wasn’t lost, an impressive feat for a team that we predicted would be fighting for fourth place earlier this season. Lionel Messi has given his demands to Joan Laporta, a reasonable set of requirements for him to continue with ...
Apr 12, 2021•33 min
The second installment of El Clásico this season is coming this Saturday. We’re re-playing an episode from October, 2020 after the last Clásico. Barcelona lost 1:3, but they were tied at one goal for the majority of the game. Federico Valverde scored for Madrid in the 5th minute, and Ansu Fati tied it up three minutes later. It stayed that way until well into the second half, when Clement Lenglet gave up a penalty fouling Sergio Ramos in the box, which Ramos converted for the go-ahead goal, and ...
Apr 05, 2021•34 min
In two games last week, FC Barcelona scored 10 goals and won six points to stay within striking distance of Atlético Madrid for the championship, trailing by only four points. In a 4:1 defeat of Huesca last Monday, Barca began shooting more from outside the box, and they scored three goals that way, with Ousmane Dembélé and Antoine Griezmann playing in more central positions. Also, Oscar Mingueza opened his scoring account. A road game at Real Sociedad saw an even stronger performance against a ...
Mar 22, 2021•36 min
A showtime goal from Lionel Messi wasn’t enough to spark a comeback for FC Barcelona against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. The French club is on to the quarter finals, while Barcelona still hopes to compete for two trophies in La Liga and the Copa del Rey. We look at Barca’s poor shooting and the youth performances in this match that have us looking forward to a new sporting project from Joan Laporta. | Hosts Brien Henderson - https://twitter.com/barcatalk_brien | Sergio Rodriguez...
Mar 15, 2021•31 min
Koeman put the same exact lineup and formation on the pitch against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey as he did in La Liga, and it kept Sevilla from scoring. Barcelona's goals came from pure individual performance though, rather than tactics. The 3:0 win was enough to go into extra time, and eventually on to the final where they will play Athletic Club. On the weekend, it was the same formation with only two small personnel changes against Osasuna. An unlikely crack of a goal from Jordi Alba would hav...
Mar 08, 2021•40 min
A narrow Barcelona could barely get a shot off against Elche, but one change widened the team and opened the gate for 3 goals and 3 points. In Sevilla, a more robust midfield and fewer forwards set a trap that Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembélé sprung for the opening goal in a 2:0 win and 3 more points, gaining ground on Atlético Madrid. Hosts: Brien Henderson https://twitter.com/barcatalk_brien | Craig McGeough https://twitter.com/craigmc1988 | Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpat...
Mar 01, 2021•42 min
A high FC Barcelona defensive line against PSG in the Champions League gave up four goals. The second leg may an insurmountable hurdle. In La Liga, the defense of Cadiz proved to be impenetrable for Barca, and two crucial points dropped may have taken away any glimmer of hope for domestic glory. | Hosts: Gabriel Quiroga https://twitter.com/BarcaTalkPod | Alejandro Villegas https://twitter.com/alejandrovg32 | Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon | ¡Get our newsletter! https://...
Feb 22, 2021•37 min
The dismay of a two-goal sacrifice in Copa del Rey to Sevilla changed to the joy of a four-goal win over Alavés in La Liga for FC Barcelona: an encouraging turn of events with the important first leg of the PSG tie in Champions looming. We analyze Dembélé's attacking moves and how he can improve to help the team score even more goals. We also ask, is Koeman becoming a good coach for Barca? | Hosts: Gabriel Quiroga & Craig McGeough | Join Our Patreon Community! http://bit.ly/bt-patreon | ¡Get...
Feb 15, 2021•48 min
We're starting to see a more competitive spirit from FC Barcelona, judging from their two comebacks this week, advancing in Copa del Rey and winning three points with a late winner in La Liga. Hosts: Brien Henderson https://twitter.com/barcatalkbrien Sergio Rodriguez https://twitter.com/Serg53579636 @ the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/barcatlkpod Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon ¡Get our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/1812f1156af4/barcatalkpod Learn more about your...
Feb 08, 2021•41 min
This week saw FC Barcelona getting two crucial results in Copa del Rey and La Liga. Barca find themselves in second place in La Liga, thanks to much-improved play by Frenkie de Jong. We review his latest run of form. Oscar Mingueza assisted the game-winner against Athletic Bilbao. We discuss his versatility on defense. And finally, with the Barca finances recently released, we debate players FCB should go after to help refresh the roster. Hosts: Gabriel Quiroga https://twitter.com/BarcaTalkPod C...
Feb 01, 2021•42 min
Elche and Cornellá each lost by two goals to FC Barcelona last week. But, even though they won, Barcelona did not impress. Alejandro Villegas and Sergio Rodriguez discuss how to get the most scoring out of Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembélé's efforts to lead the attack in the absence of Lionel Messi, and the promise they see in Ronald Araujo as a center back and captain for Barcelona's future. Cornellá 0:2 FC Barcelona, Copa del Rey Round of 32 ⚽️ Dembélé, ⚽️ Braithwaite Elche 0:2 FC Barcelona, ...
Jan 25, 2021•34 min
This FC Barcelona team has proven they don’t really know how to play without Lionel Messi, and Jordi Alba has undeservedly played five times as many minutes as Junior Firpo this season. The first trophy of the year was in Barcelona’s grasp, after first getting past Real Sociedad in the Spanish Supercup semi-final with Messi out on injury. Athletic Club proved themselves to be deserving opponents in the final. Despite Messi’s return to the pitch, he had almost no impact on the game. Antoine Griez...
Jan 18, 2021•29 min
FC Barcelona got its third win in a row in La Liga, crushing Granada at Los Carmenes. Griezmann finally scored again, thanks to a lucky assist by Soldado, and Messi scored a golazo and a free kick, in a game that seemed to be more complicated than what it was. A very solid first half, even though Barca was battling with injuries: Now, Barca is ready to face off with Real Sociedad in the Supercopa semifinal against Real Sociedad on Wednesday. Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatre...
Jan 11, 2021•33 min
With FC Barcelona facing Eibar and Huesca this week, we explore Barca’s performances against lower tier teams in La Liga. Also, with the winter transfer window opening, will Carles Alena and Riqui Puig find more playing time on other teams? Messi did not play in the Eibar, which raised the issue of penalty kick takers when Messi is absent. Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon » Support the podcast network » Commercial-free podcast feed » WhatsApp Group » Barca Talk Café (vide...
Jan 04, 2021•36 min
In this sample of Barca Talk Café, our exclusive show for supporters on Patreon, Gabriel and Mariana focus on youth in their review of Barcelona’s draw with Eibar. They cover Ronald Araujo’s mistake that cost FCB a goal and the wing play we saw from Junior Firpo and Sergiño Dest. Their discussion about Ousmane Dembèlè’s and his equalizing goal are only on the full episode for our Patreon supporters. Support the Blaugranagram Podcast Network on Patreon at $5 a month and watch Barca Talk Café at h...
Jan 01, 2021•11 min
Pedri grabbed the attention of the press after a brilliant assist to Messi against Valladolid. Our team in Span, Gabriel Quiroga and Mariana Guzman, remember what a nobody Pedri was when he was first signed and they both want to see comparisons between the youngster and Iniesta dampened for now. This is a sample of Barca Talk Café, our exclusive show for supporters on Patreon. Support the Blaugranagram Podcast Network on Patreon at $8 a month and watch Barca Talk Café at http://tiny.cc/btshowpat...
Dec 28, 2020•13 min
Another frustrating result for the Blaugrana as ‘hit-and-miss’ Valencia took a point away from Camp Nou following a 2-2 draw. Goals from Messi & Araujo add two bright spots to yet another game that many culers will believe FCB could have, and should have taken all 3 points. As well as breaking down the game, Gabriel & Craig also discuss the recent movements in the upcoming election. Manscaped: The Right Tools For The Job Get 20% Off + Free Shipping with the code BTP20 at https://www.mans...
Dec 21, 2020•48 min
With their midweek win over Real Sociedad, FC Barcelona stayed in the fight for La Liga. Alejandro Villegas and Sergio Rodriguez call the first half of the game Barcelona’s best of all season, even though Ronald Koeman is inventing positions, the central defense was manned by two youths, and Antoine Griezmann still can’t find the goal. This is a sample of our exclusive Friday episode for supporters on Patreon. Support the Blaugranagram Podcast Network on Patreon for as little as $5 a month and l...
Dec 18, 2020•10 min
FC Barcelona faced off with Levante at Camp Nou and had a hard time winning 1-0 against one of the teams fighting to avoid relegation in La Liga. Lionel Messi scored the only goal of the game, in another match in which Barcelona shot more than 20 times and could not win by more than one goal. Next up, is La Liga’s leader, Real Sociedad, on Wednesday. Hosts: Alejandro Villegas https://twitter.com/alejandrovg32 Sergio Rodriguez https://twitter.com/Serg53579636 Join Our Patreon Community: http://ti...
Dec 14, 2020•47 min
FC Barcelona lost to Juventus in the final match of the Champions League group stage. Barca continues to struggle, unable to find their best XI and they’ll face a tough opponent in the next stage of Champions League. Have the players lost faith in Koeman? In this sample from our Friday episode for our Patreon supporters, Gabriel takes a hard look at Barcelona and looks for solutions to unlocking Messi. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $5 a month and listen to the full episode at http...
Dec 11, 2020•10 min
FC Barcelona loses again in La Liga after two horrible mistakes on defense and a great night by Ledesma, the Cadiz goalkeeper. Barca shot 21 times and only scored once with an own goal. Now, Barcelona is 12 points away from Atletico de Madrid. Is it impossible to win La Liga now? Read the article, “Koeman: ‘It is a giant step backwards’” at https://www.blaugranagram.com/koeman-it-is-a-giant-step-backwards Hosts: Alejandro Villegas https://twitter.com/alejandrovg32 Sergio Rodriguez https://twitte...
Dec 07, 2020•48 min
From our Friday episode for patrons, Gabriel and Craig compare Riqui Puig to Pedri. In the full episode on Patreon, they review the Champions League match against Ferencváros and answer more questions from our patrons. Become a patron and listen to the full episode at http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon Hosts Gabriel Quiroga https://twitter.com/BarcaTalkPod Craig McGeough https://twitter.com/craigmc1988 Join the Barca Talk team for virtual watch parties. Download the HotMic app and use the code BT1010 ...
Dec 04, 2020•11 min
FC Barcelona look like they are starting to find their rhythm and attacking form. Barca beat Osasuna 4-0 with a balanced attack and all 4 attacking players netting goals. The young players have stepped up and are making the team more dynamic and dangerous. Has Koeman found the best lineup and formation going forward? Hosts: Gabriel Quiroga - https://twitter.com/BarcaTalkPod Craig McGeough - https://twitter.com/craigmc1988 Join Our Patreon Community - http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon - Support the po...
Nov 30, 2020•58 min
FC Barcelona suffered a 1-0 loss to Atlético Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday night. Not only does Barca find themselves 9 points behind Atlético, they suffered major injuries to their back line. Gerard Piqué suffered a right knee injury which may see him missing 4-6 months. Sergi Roberto also suffered a thigh injury and is likely to miss 1-2 months. How will Koeman patch the back line with so many injuries? Hosts: Gabriel Quiroga https://twitter.com/BarcaTalkPod Craig McGeough http...
Nov 23, 2020•59 min
From our Friday episode for patrons, Sergio Rodriguez and Alejandro Villegas go over the possible lineup Atletico can use against FC Barcelona on Saturday. Besides, they discuss the absence of Luis Suarez, because of COVID, and Busquets, because of an injury and how important it is to win at the Wanda. In the full episode: the crazy people in Barcelona harassing Messi and Griezmann, what the resigning of Pep Guardiola with Manchester City can mean to Barca, and much more, of course, including an...
Nov 20, 2020•13 min
He left Barcelona for Real Madrid, and yet we don’t hate him like Figo. With international break interrupting the club schedule, Gabriel and Craig took the time to reminisce about the legendary Barcelona midfielder Michael Laudrup. Hosts: Gabriel Quiroga https://twitter.com/barcatalkpod Craig McGeough https://twitter.com/craigmc1988 Barca Talk is part of the Blaugranagram Podcast Network and a Soundit Media production with social media and promotion by TwoPointGo! Want daily content from Spain a...
Nov 16, 2020•12 min
Against Real Betis, FC Barcelona’s Antoine Griezmann had a great performance, but failed to score in the first half. Not even with a penalty kick. It looked like Barcelona was going to drop points again, despite creating many goal opportunities. Then, Lionel Messi appeared and everything changed. It was a must win for Barca. --- Hosts: Alejandro Villegas - https://twitter.com/alejandrovg32 and Logan Steinle --- Want daily content from Spain about FC Barcelona? SUPPORT THE BLAUGRANAGRAM PODCAST N...
Nov 09, 2020•48 min
Gabriel and Craig reviewed FC Barcelona’s Champions League win over Dynamo Kyiv in depth on our Patreon feed. Among several topics, they got into how much Messi has been walking and how little he’s been scoring. --- Hosts: Gabriel Quiroga - https://twitter.com/BarcaTalkPod | Craig McGeough - https://twitter.com/craigmc1988 --- Want more content from Spain about FC Barcelona? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/bgpodnetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Nov 06, 2020•14 min
Show Notes: FC Barcelona headed to the north of Spain where they drew with Deportivo Alavés. Barca started slow as Alavés scored first on a sloppy play by the defense and Antoine Griezmann scored the equalizer on a nice chip goal. How would rate Koeman’s start so far? How can we strengthen our defense? Hosts: Gabriel Quiroga - https://twitter.com/BarcaTalkPod Craig McGeough - https://twitter.com/craigmc1988 Want daily content from Spain about FC Barcelona? SUPPORT THIS PODCAST https://www.patreo...
Nov 02, 2020•59 min
FC Barcelona lost El Clásico against Real Madrid in a very even match, decided by a very polemic VAR penalty call on Sergio Ramos. How can Koeman get the best out of this lineup? Your hosts, Alejandro and Sergio review the match and talk about how VAR continues to go Madrid's way. Hosts: Alejandro Villegas and Sergio Rodriguez. --- Want daily content from Spain about FC Barcelona? SUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Oct 26, 2020•44 min
