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The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Hansi Flick's incredible Barcelona tactics explained
Barcelona still have a number of problems off the pitch, but on it, Hansi Flick has done something spectacular this season. By combining the experience of Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczęsny, with the energy and brilliance of Yamine Lemal and Pedri, they've become the most unpredictable attacking side in Europe. Adam Clery breaks down their system to show why teams are so scared of them, and their own glaring weakness.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: Barcelona youngster turns down cigar offer from Wojciech Szczęsny during title parade
Footage stemming from Barcelona's La Liga tite parade has piqued attentions across the club's fanbase this weekend. This comes after Wojciech Szczęsny was spotted offering a cigar up to one of the younger members of Hansi Flick's squad. Barcelona of course embarked on their traditional open-top bus parade on Friday, after seeing their status as Spanish champions confirmed on Thursday night. A chaotic round of festivities unfolded in Catalunya's capital, during which Hansi Flick's squad let loose following a long and challenging campaign. And as alluded to above, in the midst of as much, one particular exchange went somewhat viral across social media. The moment in question saw Wojciech Szczęsny, a known smoker, offer up his cigar to sidelined young teammate Marc Bernal. The midfielder, however, turned the gesture down, with footage of the back and forth between the pair showcased below, courtesy of Barca Times on 'X': Tek offered the cigarette to Bernal who said NO 😂 — BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) May 16, 2025 Conor Laird – GSFN
Al Bawaba
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Al Bawaba
Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs Espanyol – La Liga 2024-25
After their thrilling El Clasico win over Real Madrid, league leaders Barcelona are gearing up for a crucial derby clash against Espanyol on Thursday night, in Matchweek 36 of the 2024-25 La Liga season. This isn't just a local rivalry, it could also be the night Barça seals the title. a win over Espanyol could secure the league trophy in front of their rivals' home crowd. The match is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025, with kickoff at 8:30 PM GMT. Live coverage will be available on beIN Sports 1 HD, with commentary from Khalil Al Balushi. Predicted Barcelona Starting XI vs Espanyol: Goalkeeper: Wojciech Szczęsny Defenders: Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martin Midfielders: Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hansi Flick confirms Barcelona's starting goalkeeper vs Real Madrid
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has on Saturday confirmed his plans between the posts for the club's upcoming showdown with Real Madrid. This comes amid confirmation that, as expected, Wojciech Szczęsny will feature from the off in Sunday's Clásico. Advertisement The subject of the goalkeeper situation in Catalunya's capital has of course proven an increasingly prominent one over recent weeks. This comes with the return to fitness of Barcelona club captain Marc-André ter Stegen having left the Blaugrana coaching staff with something of a decision to make. Ter Stegen was afforded his first start since all the way back in September last weekend, against Real Valladolid. When it has mattered most, in more high-profile fixtures, though, Wojciech Szczęsny has continued to act as no.1. And this will remain the case tomorrow afternoon, when Barcelona lock horns with arch rivals Real Madrid in a crunch top-of-the-table La Liga showdown. Speaking to the media in his pre-match press conference on Saturday, Hansi Flick confirmed: 'Szczęsny will start against Madrid.' Conor Laird – GSFN
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Barcelona defeats Real Madrid in high-scoring El Clasíco, overcomes Kylian Mbappé's hat trick
In a high-scoring edition of the iconic El Clásico matchup, Barcelona took a 4-3 win over Real Madrid despite a hat trick from Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé. Barcelona has ruled the rivalry lately, defeating Real Madrid four times this season starting with a 4-0 La Liga victory in October. Subsequent victories in the Supercopa de España and Copa del Rey further proved Barcelona's dominance this year. Advertisement Mbappé struck first with an early penalty kick in the fifth minute after an ill-timed tackle gave him a chance from the spot. He struck again in the 14th minute off an excellent assist from Vinícius Júnior. Barcelona answered when defender Eric Garcia struck in the 19th minute, followed by three Barça goals in less than 15 minutes: one from 17-year-old phenom Lamine Yamal in the 32nd minute, and then two from Raphinha after 34 and 45 minutes. Mbappé came back with another in the 70th minute to bring the score to 4-3, completing his hat trick. But Real Madrid couldn't break through Barcelona's defense, as goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny made multiple key saves to hold the lead. Advertisement Barcelona midfielder Fermín Lopez nearly made it 5-3 in stoppage time, but his goal was called back due to a handball in the run-up. Barcelona instead settled for a one-goal victory, and El Clasíco bragging rights for another year. Barcelona is currently at the top of the La Liga standings with 82 points, while Real Madrid sits in second with 75. With three matches remaining in the regular season, Barcelona needs only one win to secure the La Liga title.
