BARCELONA NEWS

Eric Garcia - Out with Plantar Fasciitis Garcia is out for the time being due to picking up plantar fasciitis in his right foot, according to the club.

Impact Garcia is dealing with a pain in his foot, as he has been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, a shooting pain in your foot usually caused by increased activity. This will likely leave him out for some time, as he could be out for the next month and a half or could end up missing the whole season due to his issues. That said, his evolution will be dependent on his training, as he will look to heal up as soon as possible.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Olmo - Will be option for Tuesday Olmo (not injury related) will be registered in the Liga database and could be an option to face Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday, Joaquin Anduro of El Desmarque reports.

Impact Barcelona had to make a few squad movements to register Olmo, but the playmaker has been added to the league's official squad list, meaning he could see his first competitive minutes with Barcelona on Tuesday at Vallecas. However, manager Hansi Flick had previously stated that Olmo hadn't reached his peak condition physically, so it wouldn't be surprising if he starts the game on the bench. After all, Olmo hasn't played a single minute since the end of the 2024 Euros in mid-July.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona could sell ANOTHER defender as La Liga club desperately tries to balance books | Sporting News Barcelona will try to raise further funds before the end of the transfer window and selling Eric Garcia is one possible option.

AUGUST 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Andreas Christensen - Picks up Achilles issues Christensen is out until further notice due to tendinopathy in his left Achilles, according to his club.

Impact Christensen is set to serve on the sidelines for the foreseen future, with the defender having been dealt an injury to his left achilles. A timetable for his return is not yet in place, with his availability dependent on his return to training and rehabilitation process. He was likely only going to serve in a rotational role this season, so this isn't a major loss, although they will still hope for a quick return to keep depth around. Inigo Martinez and Pau Cubarsi will continue as the starting center-backs, with Eric Garcia likely seeing more time due to Christensen's absence.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Yamal gets the better of Spain teammate Williams in Barcelona's 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao

Lamine Yamal has gotten the better of fellow Spain star Nico Williams as Barcelona beats Athletic Bilbao 2-1 in the players' first matchup since the two young talents led their nat...

AUGUST 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardiola: Lionel Messi, not Erling Haaland, is 'most incredible forward I have ever seen'

Erling Haaland might be the best forward of all time one day but, for now, that title belongs to Lionel Messi, according to Pep Guardiola.

AUGUST 24

Pedri - Start followed up with five chances Pedri created five chances during Barcelona's 2-1 win Saturday against Athletic.

Impact After beginning his 2024-25 season as a reserve at Valencia, Pedri was promoted to Barcelona's starting XI this Saturday. He rewarded the Catalans by creating more chances than any two of their other players. A healthy Pedri's next objective is to improve from the 2023-24 La Liga, when his statistical output worsened, likely because of injuries.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Lewandowski - Scores again Lewandowski scored one goal on six shots (two on goal) during Barca's 2-1 win Saturday against Athletic. He also received a yellow card in the 85th minute.

Impact Lewandowski benefited from a Pedri cross that Alex Padilla cleared with his hand. The ball directly went to Barcelona's striker, who subsequently and easily scored using his left foot. Under the team's new manager Hansi Flick, Lewandowski has three goals across two games in La Liga. Ideally for Barca, both player and coach can continue their previous success from when they were part of Bayern Munich. Flick's career there included Lewandowski scoring 75 goals across 60 appearances in the Bundesliga.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Lamine Yamal - Impressive goal against Athletic Yamal scored one goal on his two shots (one on goal) during Barca's 2-1 win Saturday against Athletic.

Impact During the game's 24th minute, Pedri's free kick into the penalty box was cleared out of it by Alex Padilla. Yamal received the cleared ball, dribbled to his left before shooting with that side's foot and scored from more than 20 yards out. Barely multiple games into Barca's 2024-25 season, he already has a goal and an assist.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha - Follows up opener with improvement Raphinha logged four shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate), four corners during Barcelona's 2-1 win Saturday against Athletic.

Impact Like during Barcelona's previous game at Valencia, Raphinha attempted six crosses and created three chances. Despite logging fewer corners against Athletic, he recorded more shots and accurate crosses. Raphinha also improved defensively, tallying three tackles (all but one of them won) and two interceptions.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen - A save and goal conceded Ter Stegen logged one save but conceded one goal during Barca's 2-1 win Saturday against Athletic.

Impact Like his previous appearance, ter Stegen logged only one save and conceded a goal. Benat Prados Diaz's shot was saved by the goalkeeper. After helping ter Stegen prevent multiple goals from being conceded at Valencia, Pau Cubarsi was responsible for his GK teammate failing to maintain a clean sheet Saturday. An untimely tackle to Alex Berenguer resulted in a penalty kick Oihan Sancet scored past Barca's goalkeeper.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Balde - Starting against Athletic Club Balde (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Athletic Club.

Impact Balde is good to go after being forced off in the 64th minute last week against Valencia. The left-back created two chances crossed twice during his time on the pitch in the opener, highlighting his attacking upside.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ilkay Gundogan is back! Man City re-sign midfielder from Barcelona on free transfer after just one season away | Goal.com US Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer, bringing him back from Barcelona just a year after he left.

AUGUST 23 • GOAL.COM

Ilkay Gundogan returns for his second spell at Man City after just a year at Barcelona

Ilkay Gundogan is back at Manchester City for a sequel few could have expected

AUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man Utd and Spurs to do battle! Premier League duo eye deal to sign Andreas Christensen from Barcelona in cut-price €25m deal before transfer deadline | Goal.com US Manchester United will battle with Tottenham to sign Andreas Christensen from Barcelona in a reported cut-price €25m deal before deadline da...

AUGUST 22 • GOAL.COM

Barcelona to continue hacking away at their wage bill? Blaugrana considering selling ex-Chelsea centre-back Andreas Christensen | Goal.com US Barcelona are considering offloading centre-back Andreas Christensen as they look to cut their wage expenses before the transfer window clos...

AUGUST 21 • GOAL.COM

Ilkay Gundogan set for Man City return after reportedly agreeing to leave Barcelona

Manchester City and Ilkay Gundogan look set to be reunited

AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona getting rid of Ilkay Gundogan is just another sign that Joan Laporta's lever-pulling hasn't worked | Goal.com US Barcelona forcing Ilkay Gundogan out of the club for financial reasons, just a year after signing the German from Manchester City, shows lit...

AUGUST 21 • GOAL.COM

Robert Lewandowski's best moments: The prolific goalscorer turns 36

FOX Sports Research breaks down the best moments of Robert Lewandowski's prolific career as the superstar turns 36.

AUGUST 21

Barcelona make shock Ilkay Gundogan decision as midfielder edges closer to sensational Manchester City reunion with Pep Guardiola | Goal.com US Barcelona have reportedly made a decision on Ilkay Gundogan's future which paves the way for a sensational Manchester City return.

AUGUST 20 • GOAL.COM