In this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel and Craig discuss Barca's match against Getafe on Sunday afternoon, which ended in another scoreless draw. Lewandowski and Raphinha continue to look lost playing together as they both had frustrating performances. How can Xavi help spark the offense? We also scour European leagues for some players that FC Barcelona should have on their radar, especially with the extreme salary restrictions they are experiencing currently. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by...
Apr 17, 2023•41 min
Remi Dixon prepares you for the upcoming weekend game as FC Barcelona travels to Madrid to play against Getafe on Sunday. Who do you think should start up top, Ferran Torres or Raphinha? In addition, Remi expresses his thoughts on the current Barca rumors and suggests what the team should prioritize during this crucial offseason, all discussed in today's episode. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift It’s comple...
Apr 14, 2023•20 min
Troy quickly discusses the recent "snoozefest" match against Girona, noting that many players seemed tired and questioning why academy players weren't given a chance to play. He also mentions that Barca will need to reduce their wage bill by 200 million euros and sell players in order to make room for new signings, leading to rumors of a busy summer. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift It’s completely risk-fre...
Apr 12, 2023•14 min
In the aftermath of Barcelona's 4-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals, Remi analyzes the game and suggests that Xavi needs to take a hard look at his choices as a coach. With very few players showing good performances during the match, he proposes that Xavi should start incorporating more talented young players like Pablo Torre. The question remains whether Xavi should completely sideline the veteran players in favor of youth. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordv...
Apr 07, 2023•29 min
Javier Tebas provided false information to prosecutors in the Negreira case, and Barca asked for his resignation. Aleksander Ceferin threatens Barca with a Champions League but admits he is unsure of the situation due to a special committee's investigation. El Clásico Copa del Rey semifinals tonight, where the winner faces Osasuna in the final, with key players from both teams missing, how will Barca line up tonight? Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Di...
Apr 05, 2023•23 min
Barcelona has moved closer to securing the La Liga title after securing a 4-0 victory on their visit to the coast. The match also saw Ansu score a goal, and Robert Lewandowski score twice, ahead of this week's Clásico in the Copa del Rey. Another noteworthy event was Eric's start as the CDM, while Barcelona recorded another defensive shutout with Marc Ter Stegen achieving his 150th career shutout. How are you feeling about Barcelona's current form as they head into the midweek Clásico? Grab your...
Apr 03, 2023•51 min
In today's episode, Remi Dixon introduces himself to the Barca Talk community and discusses his passion for football, particularly his involvement with FC Barcelona. He also discusses Xavi's possible lineup choices for the weekend's match, particularly in terms of defense and midfield. Lastly, which players might Xavi choose to start up front, and do you think Barcelona is now a more defensive team? Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your No...
Mar 31, 2023•30 min
In today's episode, Troy discusses the recent updates on Barça Atlètic and La Masia/Barca B players. Barça Atlètic is currently tied for third place with 48 points, and their performance has been impressive, resembling that of the first team. Did you check out the Kings League over the weekend? The Kings League saw an unexpected number of fans in attendance, with 92.5k people coming to watch the event, and reports suggest that Barcelona made $2.5 million from the event, including merchandise sal...
Mar 29, 2023•31 min
On this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel and Troy discuss Barcelona's injury concerns, with Andreas Christensen expected to miss 3-4 weeks due to a calf injury sustained on international duty. It raises the question of what Barca needs to do to keep players healthy during international breaks. Meanwhile, UEFA has opened an investigation into a possible violation of the legal framework by FC Barcelona in connection with the 'Negreira Case.' Finally, Lionel Messi and Argentina celebrated their victo...
Mar 24, 2023•38 min
On today's show, Troy joins Gabriel and gives us his first-hand experience of witnessing Barca’s 2-1 comeback win over Real Madrid in the Clásico. Superb performances from the defense and Frenkie de Jong makes Barcelona the overwhelming favorites to win the 2022-23 La Liga title. How are you feeling about this last Clásico victory? Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-da...
Mar 20, 2023•45 min
In today's episode, Gabriel invites Roy Nemer from Mundo Albiceleste to discuss the much-awaited Clásico game between Barcelona and Real Madrid, which will take place on Sunday night at Camp Nou. While Barcelona is currently leading La Liga by 9 points, Real Madrid could close the gap by getting a road win. They also talk about the key match-ups and strategies that Barcelona could utilize to improve their chances of scoring more goals. What are your predictions for this upcoming Clásico? Grab yo...
Mar 17, 2023•45 min
In today's episode, keeping it light and breezy and talk about some of our favorite Clásicos. Wanted to highlight some of our best and fun memories from this worldwide sporting event. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Join Our Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/barcatalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 15, 2023•21 min
On today's show, we're kicking things off with a recap of Barca's tough 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at San Mames. Marc-André ter Stegen was named man of the match after making three crucial saves under pressure all night long. But what's the deal with Lewandowski? He's been struggling to find his groove lately and continues to miss the mark. We'll be digging into how he can regain his confidence and start dominating on the field again. Plus, we'll be taking some questions from our Patreon c...
Mar 13, 2023•29 min
In today's episode, we give an update on the Barca youths as well as a preview of FCB's upcoming match against Athletic Bilbao. The departure of Ilias and Victor Barbera, who are leaving for free this summer, is criticized as bad business, and the La Masia director is under scrutiny for this. Troy goes over some of the youth players he is excited about and how Barca should change their policy when it comes to loaning players. With the men headed to Bilbao this weekend, how are you feeling about ...
Mar 10, 2023•44 min
Gabriel shares his experiences attending both the Femení and men's matches during his weekend trip to Barcelona in today's episode. He provides insights into his live match experience and highlights the standout players he observed. The women's team, led by goals from Oshoala, Salma, and Caroline Graham Hansen, secured a 5-0 victory over Villarreal. In the men's match, despite only scoring one goal from Raphinha, Barcelona managed to grind out another 3 points, extending their lead at the top of...
Mar 06, 2023•32 min
In today's episode, Troy and Gabriel dive into the latest Copa del Rey semi-final match between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Barcelona came out on top with a 1-0 victory, thanks to an own goal by Real Madrid after Franck Kessie's brilliant counter-attack. But it was Ronald Araujo who stole the show with his outstanding defensive performance, nullifying Vinicius Jr.'s threat and helping Barcelona keep a clean sheet. We also analyze Xavi's coaching performance, examining his success in the Clásicos ...
Mar 03, 2023•41 min
In today's episode, Gabriel and Troy discuss the FIFA Best Awards, as Alexia Putellas has won FIFA's award for the best female football player for the second time in a row. She played a crucial role in Barca's treble victory in the 2021/22 season, scoring 43 goals and providing 23 assists. Real Madrid defender David Alaba faced criticism and racist abuse on social media for not voting for Karim Benzema during the FIFA The Best voting process, but he explained that he voted for Messi as part of t...
Mar 01, 2023•36 min
In today's episode, Barcelona suffered a lackluster performance, losing to Almeria, which Xavi labeled as the team's worst of the season. Despite having over 70% of the ball, they lacked intensity, passion, and a game plan, only managing one shot on target. Barcelona's attack is a concern, with several players not performing, and they resorted to an unsuccessful tactic of firing crosses into the box. Xavi needs to find solutions to win all types of games, and his poor performance cannot be justi...
Feb 27, 2023•24 min
In today's episode, we dive into Barcelona's latest European elimination at the hands of Manchester United. Xavi had a disappointing European night despite a strong first-half plan against Manchester United, with his substitutions being criticized. Meanwhile, Frenkie De Jong had a standout performance in the first half, solving problems and making quick decisions, although he was at fault for Fred's equalizer. Another bright spot for Barcelona was Alejandro Balde, who is quickly becoming one of ...
Feb 24, 2023•23 min
In today's episode of Barca Talk, we delve into Thursday night's Europa League match as Barcelona travels to Manchester. Is there pressure on Xavi if FC Barcelona are eliminated tomorrow night? We also discuss the potential lineup and game plan for Barcelona's match against Manchester United, including the absence of Gavi and Pedri, Busquets' return from injury, and the choice between Balde or Alba for left back. Finally, we consider the outcome and direction of the team, and whether they should...
Feb 22, 2023•42 min
In today's episode of Barca Talk, FC Barcelona emerged victorious 2-0 against Cádiz at the Spotify Camp Nou. The winning goals were scored by Barça in the final moments of the first half. Despite playing well and having several late chances, Cádiz failed to score against Barça, who held on to secure three valuable points. Additionally, Ferran Torres put up an impressive performance, displaying dynamic and incisive play, which won him acclaim from Xavi and his teammates. His improved form came at...
Feb 20, 2023•18 min
Hold on tight because we're in for a ride with not one but two explosive topics. First up is a referee scandal in which FC Barcelona is accused of paying a staggering 1.5 million euros to secure "neutral" treatment from the company of a former La Liga referee. But hold up, Barcelona isn't taking this lying down, and they're denying any wrongdoing, threatening legal action, and risking stringent penalties if found guilty. We're talking about Barca's nail-biting match against Manchester United in ...
Feb 17, 2023•42 min
In today's episode, we are getting hyped for one of the biggest football matches of the year! Joining Gabriel is Troy Cadotte as they gear up for Thursday night's showdown at the iconic Camp Nou stadium between Manchester United and Barcelona. These two legendary teams have clashed 13 times in the past, with Barcelona coming out on top in six matches, while Manchester United managed to win three, and four matches ended in a draw. While Manchester United's recent form has been impressive, there's...
Feb 15, 2023•41 min
In today's episode, Gabriel discusses Barcelona's victory last night as FC Barcelona beat Villarreal 1-0, securing their 11th straight win and moving 11 points clear at the top of the table. They have kept 16 clean sheets in 21 league games and conceded only seven goals. Pedri and Gavi had a great match, with Pedri scoring his 7th goal of the season. Ronald Araujo performed admirably, demonstrating his status as a top European defender; however, he will miss the next La Liga match. Lewandowski h...
Feb 13, 2023•18 min
Today, Ben Hayward joins host Gabriel as they discuss the latest news and updates in La Liga and FC Barcelona. They'll start by exploring the firing of Gattuso as coach and asking the question on everyone's mind: does Valencia have any hope for the future? Next, they'll delve into Ancelotti's second year at Real Madrid and the team-building issues that may be causing their recent slump. We'll also be talking about the dark horse of La Liga, Rayo, who is currently sitting in 5th place with aspira...
Feb 10, 2023•33 min
In today's episode, we dive deep into the Ansu Fati conundrum, exploring the factors that have led to his current situation and what might happen next. With the decision about his future in his own hands, will a high offer be too tempting for him to resist? We also discuss the potential of Nico returning to Barca in the DM role and the possibility of the legendary Pep Guardiola returning to the club. It's an episode with all the latest news and rumors. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going t...
Feb 08, 2023•20 min
Barcelona continued their winning ways with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sevilla in La Liga. Despite an early ankle injury to Sergio Busquets, the team powered through, finding the breakthrough in the second half. With two more goals, Barça extended their unbeaten streak to 15 games and took an 8-point lead at the top of the league table. In other exciting news, the Femení put on a dominant show against Real Betis, winning 7-0. Goals from Geyse, Walsh, Pina, Oshoala, and Mariona fueled the impr...
Feb 06, 2023•22 min
On Wednesday, Barcelona took the field for a highly anticipated match against Real Betis and boy did they deliver! But the real hero of the night was none other than Alejandro Balde who was named MVP after an outstanding performance at left-back. Not only did he provide the team with his fourth league assist of the season, but he also left Xavi in awe with his high level of play and potential in both defense and attack. Despite a late own goal, Barcelona held on tight to secure a 2-1 victory and...
Feb 03, 2023•17 min
Join Gabriel as he takes you through the latest developments at FC Barcelona. He will be discussing the recent registration of Gavi, the unveiling of his new No. 6 shirt, and the transfer of Héctor Bellerin from Barcelona to Sporting Lisbon. Additionally, Gabriel will give an overview of Barcelona's unsuccessful attempt to sign Sofyan Amrabat and preview the upcoming match between FC Barcelona and Betis. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off yo...
Feb 01, 2023•15 min
In today's episode, Gabriel gives a rundown of the latest updates in FC Barcelona, including the Copa del Rey draw, Barcelona's 1-0 win against Girona, and Arnau Martinez's standout performance against Barcelona. Plus, there are two new signings for Barcelona: Angel Alarcon has signed a two-year contract with FCB, and Irene Paredes has extended her contract with FCB Femení until 2025. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/barca to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a ...
Jan 30, 2023•17 min
