FC Barcelona News: 24 May 2025
Arsenal vs Barcelona Women's Champions League final preview: Where to watch, possible starting line-ups | UWCL | UEFA.com
When is it? How can you watch it? What are the possible starting line-ups? All you need to know about Saturday's UEFA Women's Champions League final between Arsenal and Barcelona.
Seven from FC Barcelona in the Team of the Season - FC Barcelona
La Liga has reached its end, which means it's time to reveal the players chosen for this season's LaLiga Team of the Season. Voting closed on 11 May, and the 22 footballers who make up this year's XI plus substitutes are now confirmed. And they're headed by seven Barça players from Hansi Flick's side, who clinched the league crown mathematically on 15 May.
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The squad for the UWCL final - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona are hoping to cap another wonderful season with a third consecutive UEFA Women's Champions League win this Saturday, when they face English side Arsenal in Lisbon.
Pere Romeu: 'A very special game' - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona manager joined by Alexia and Aitana to speak to the press ahead of the UWCL final in Lisbon.
FC Barcelona presents The World is Watching Us, an inspirational video featuring the women's football team - FC Barcelona
Just one day before the UEFA Women's Champions League final between Barça Femení and Arsenal (this Saturday 24 May at 5pm local time (6pm CEST) in Lisbon at the Estadio José Alvalade Stadium), the club is proud to unveil the audiovisual piece 'THE WORLD IS WATCHING US.'
Alexia: 'If we're close to our best version, we'll be close to scoring' - Mundo Deportivo
The Barça captain assures that "we are coming in with energy, both in terms of playing and physical level" ahead of the Champions League Final.
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Aitana: "It's a final and anyone can win" - Mundo Deportivo
The current Ballon d'Or winner acknowledges that Barça are now the benchmark in women's football: "Before, Lyon was the mirror, now it's us."
Patri's scare at a Barça training session with nothing to hide - Mundo Deportivo
Pere Romeu allowed the entire training session to be followed, unlike Arsenal, who trained in London, and the midfielder was treated for a knock that came to nothing.
Cubarsí's call-up to the U-21 European Championship has been halted - Mundo Deportivo
The young Barça player, under great pressure after the Olympics and a tough end to the season, will not attend the continental event and will prioritize his rest after the Nations League Final Four.
Arne Slot reacts to Deco's comments about Luis Díaz - Mundo Deportivo
The Liverpool manager was asked about Barça's interest in the Colombian winger and used irony to respond to the Barça director of football.
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Jonathan Tah is going to Bayern Munich and isn't waiting for Barça - Mundo Deportivo
The center-back, who had been linked with Barça, will continue his career in the Bundesliga after finishing his contract with Bayer Leverkusen.
Monaco want to sign Ansu Fati - Mundo Deportivo
The Monegasque club is considering the Barça player for another Champions League campaign.
Barça closely monitoring Ben Seghir and Akliouche - Mundo Deportivo
The Monaco wingers join the list of names linked with possible interest from the Blaugrana club.
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