Ready for La Liga - FC BarcelonaFinal tune-up before the big kick-off. Hansi Flick’s men have wrapped up their last training session of a week’s preparation for Mallorca v FC Barcelona, the opening clash in the defence of their La Liga crown this Saturday 16 August at 7.30pm CEST.
When and where to watch RCD Mallorca v FC Barcelona - FC BarcelonaInternational kick-off times and broadcasters for the opening game of the Liga season.
Hansi Flick: ‘We’ll give it everything’ - FC BarcelonaHansi Flick is fired up for the La Liga opener FC Barcelona launch their title defence this Saturday 16 August, away to Mallorca. In his pre-match press conference, he expressed satisfaction with his side’s early-season work and backed them to make a winning start.
The day before LaLiga begins - FC BarcelonaRound-up of the day before the competition action starts in earnest for Barça.
Jules Kounde and FC Barcelona extend contract to 2030 - FC BarcelonaAgreement reached between FC Barcelona and the player Jules Kounde to extend his contract with the Club until 30 June 2030. Club and player set to formalise the agreement in the presence of president Joan Laporta soon.
FC Barcelona statement - FC BarcelonaAgreement reached between FC Barcelona and Sporting Clube de Portugal over the sale of 50% of the rights the Club held for the player Francisco Trincão.
Agreement for the transfer of Jana Fernàndez - FC BarcelonaAgreement reached between FC Barcelona and London City Lionesses for the transfer of the player Jana Fernández. FC Barcelona publicly thank the Catalan player for her commitment and dedication, and wish her every success in the future.
“If Flick wants, Joan Garcia and Rashford can play tomorrow” - Mundo DeportivoJoan Laporta confirms, in the Trobada de Penyes Barcelonistes de les Illes Balears, the registration of both before Mallorca-Barcelona.
Flick: “The three titles weren’t the end, they were the beginning” - Mundo DeportivoThe Barça coach is optimistic ahead of the start of the La Liga season in Mallorca: “We’re on the right track, we’re ready.”
Flick sees Lamine “on the right path” and appreciates Fermín’s growth: “I wasn’t happy with him” - Mundo DeportivoThe coach said of the winger, “I’m convinced he’s going to have a fantastic season,” and of Fermín he revealed that he didn’t like “his start to preseason, but now he’s doing very well.”
Flick admits that “I’m not happy” with the signings, although he says that “I trust the club” - Mundo DeportivoThe coach is optimistic: “The same thing happened last year and it turned out well.”
Flick is saddened by Iñigo’s departure, but he doesn’t ask for another center-back - Mundo DeportivoThe Barça manager admitted that he was surprised by the centre-back’s departure and expressed confidence in Gerard Martín as a possible replacement for the Basque defender.
Flick addresses the controversy with Ter Stegen - Mundo DeportivoThe Barça coach did not want to go into much detail about what happened to the German goalkeeper due to his medical absence.
Hansi Flick, injured in his right hand - Mundo DeportivoThe coach suffered a fall during Barcelona training.
Specific work for Lewandowski, who will not be in Mallorca - Mundo DeportivoThe Polish striker trained alone for half an hour and then chatted with the physios and Hansi Flick.
Barça hope to be able to use 80% of Ter Stegen’s salary - Mundo DeportivoThe LaLiga Medical Commission certified last Wednesday at the Ciutat Esportiva that the German could be out for at least five months.
No rush or pressure with Frenkie’s renewal - Mundo DeportivoBarça want him to stay, but within reasonable financial limits. If he succeeds, that’s great, and if not, it won’t be a problem either.
Conservative plan for Marc Bernal’s return - Mundo DeportivoThe player is doing very well but as of now his return is not expected until September, when a full year will have passed since his operation.
Lewandowski’s challenges for this season and his declaration for Barça: “I love this club” - Mundo DeportivoIn an interview with ESPN, the Polish striker, who will miss the league opener in Mallorca due to injury, has set himself several challenges as he approaches the age of 37.
Aston Villa, new suitor for Hector Fort - Mundo DeportivoUnai Emery’s team has reportedly been exploring the signing of the right-back, who is likely to leave given the limited chance of a starting role at Barça.