Real Madrid 0-5 FC Barcelona: Big El Clásico win in the rain – FC Barcelona
Another top performance in an El Clásico by Barça Women, as not even the incessant rain at the Alfredo di Stéfano stadium could dampen the blaugranes’ enthusiasm for goals in this 0-5 win against Real Madrid. It represents a great stride towards qualifying for the Copa de la Reina final and paves the way nicely for the return leg at Estadi Johan Cruyff (12 March, kick-off 7.00pm CET).
Cautious optimism – FC Barcelona
Barça’s 1-0 win away in Lisbon thanks to Raphinha’s 61st minute goal in the Estádio de Luz against Benfica came despite the setback of losing Pau Cubarsí to a red card half way through the first half. The advantage that Hansi Flick’s team take into the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie next Tuesday in the Estadi Olímpic gives culers reasons to be cautiously optimistic.
Szczęsny shines in Stadium of Light – FC Barcelona
Agoalkeeper’s job is never an easy one, especially when your team has to play almost 70 minutes with 10 men. After the dismissal of Pau Cubarsí in the first half against Benfica on Wednesday in Lisbon, the rest of the team had to be at their best to deal with the adversity and Wojciech Szczęsny certainly was.
10 men set record – FC Barcelona
Barça’s win against Benfica on Wednesday was an important one as it gives them one foot in the quarter-finals with the last 16 second leg to come on Tuesday in the Estadi Olímpic. Hansi Flick’s side played most of the game with 10 men, earning them even more credit for their 1-0 win.
When and where to watch FC Barcelona v Osasuna – FC Barcelona
Remaining outright league leaders is the aim for FC Barcelona at the moment and they need to beat Osasuna this weekend to achieve just that. Hansi Flick’s side are likely to be put to the test by the side from Pamplona, but the blaugranes will have home support roaring them on at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
Raphinha in Brazil squad – FC Barcelona
The 23-player Brazil squad for the upcoming international break has been named by coach Dorival Junior, and Raphinha has been included. After making the difference in the last-16 Champions League match against Benfica (0-1), the blaugrana star will join the other players called up for matches against Colombia and Argentina. Former blaugrana Neymar Jr is another notable name returning to the squad.
Rotations in sight with Balde’s doubt – Mundo Deportivo
Flick could rest several starters in the visit to Osasuna, without forgetting that the fight for the top of La Liga is also at stake.
FC Barcelona Szczesny speaks out about his future – Mundo Deportivo
After his display at Da Luz, the Polish goalkeeper spoke about whether he will extend his contract beyond June 30.
Deco confirms that Neymar is not in Barça’s plans – Mundo Deportivo
The Barça sporting director stressed that “this is not the time for Barcelona to be thinking about Neymar and for him to be thinking about that.”
