OCTOBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
BARCELONA 11-0-2 · 1ST IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
11-0-2 · 1ST IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Celta Vigo (A) · Sat 8:00PM
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El Clasico Combined XI: Real Madrid and Barcelona Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal headline an El Clásico combined XI.
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OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE
Andreas Christensen - Begins individual work Christensen (Achilles) begun to train individually on the grass Monday, reports the Blaugranagram.
Impact Christensen is starting his return to action after missing the last few months with an Achilles tendon injury. He is still about a month away as he only returned to individual training, with a chance to start team training around the November international break.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Raphinha steals the show with a hat trick in Barcelona's statement win over Bayern
Barcelona’s game against Bayern Munich was billed as a duel between Harry Kane and Robert LewandowskiOCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raphinha scores after less than a minute for Barcelona against Bayern in Champions League
Barcelona needed less than a minute to take the lead against Bayern Munich with a goal from Raphinha in their Champions League gameOCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inaki Pena - Two saves in win Pena recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 4-1 victory versus Bayern Munich.
Impact Pena faced just three shots and stopped two of them, it wasn't his best performance by any means, but he did enough to secure a huge win. Pena has done well since stepping in to the starting XI, and should remain a starter. That said if his form falls off, recently added goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny could compete for starts in some competitions.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Marc Casado - Rare assist Marc Casado assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-1 victory versus Bayern Munich.
Impact Casado got on the scoresheet with an assist during Wednesday's win, a rare goal contribution for the holding midfielder. The attack in front of him is on fire, and Casado made the most of it, creating a chance and earning an assist. Casado won't be a major offensive threat moving forward, but he should have upside as long as the attack is running on all cylinders.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Lamine Yamal - Assists in rout Yamal assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-1 victory against Bayern Munich.
Impact Yamal provided one assist, a quiet showing for his own incredible standards. Already one of the best wingers in the world, Yamal has been producing in spades in all competitions. The forward will be an elite option in all matches moving forward, as always, including a trip to Real Madrid in domestic action.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Lewandowski - Nets in win Lewandowski scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-1 win against Bayern Munich.
Impact Lewandowski scored once, continuing his goalscoring form and showing why he's still one of the most lethal strikers in Europe. Lewandowski is unstoppable, and incredibly efficient with his chances, finishing his one shot on goal. Lewandowski is one of the top strikers in any match he's available for, in any competition.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Raphinha - Nets hat trick Raphinha scored three goals to go with three shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-1 win versus Bayern Munich.
Impact Raphinha scored three goals on just three shots during a dominant performance against Bayern. It was one of the best performances of Raphinha's career, as he put one of the top defenses in Europe to the sword. Raphinha will remain a top attacking option in domestic play moving forward, though next up is a tough trip to Real Madrid.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Raphinha calls out 'disrespectful' fans after Nico Williams transfer saga with in-form Barcelona winger now 'working at 200 percent' under Hansi Flick | Goal.com US Raphinha took a dig at "disrespectful" Barcelona fans who threw him under the bus when Nico Williams was expected to replace him in the summ...
OCTOBER 22 • GOAL.COM
Frenkie De Jong - Set for return De Jong (undisclosed) looks to be an option for Wednesday's match against Bayern Munich, according to manager Hansi Flick. "Our plan was for him to play Sunday against Sevilla, tha...
Impact De Jong looks to be back as an option after missing Sunday's match due to undisclosed issues after having already been questionable for that match against Sevilla. The real question seems to be where he will lineup, as the club would normally choose to start him but after a long absence and only seeing time off the bench since then, he may be placed on the bench again. Either way, this is great news, as he is a crucial and clinical player when fit.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
When Will Wojciech Szczesny Make His Debut for Barcelona? It’s unlikely that Wojciech Szczęsny will make his debut for Barcelona in the games vs. Bayern Munich and Real Madrid this week.
OCTOBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Eric Garcia - Won't play vs. Bayern Munich Garcia won't play against Bayern Munich in Wednesday's Champions League due to an adductor injury, Javier Miguel of Diario AS reports.
Impact The injury is not severe, but Barcelona will rest him for the Bayern Munich game in order to avoid further damage. Despite his absence from the UCL match, Garcia could be available for the derby against Real Madrid on Saturday.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Frenkie De Jong - Dealing with minor muscular issue de Jong is dealing with a minor muscular problem and should be considered questionable for Wednesday's match against Bayern Munich, Sergi de Juan of Diario AS reports.
Impact The central midfielder was expected to start against Sevilla on Sunday, but instead, he wasn't available off the bench due to a minor muscular issue. It remains to be seen if he'll recover in time to face Bayern on Wednesday, but either way, it's been an injury-riddled season for the Dutchman, who has been limited to just two appearances and 24 total minutes as a sub in 2024/25.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Gavi Returns, Lewandowski Brace in Barcelona Victory vs. Sevilla Robert Lewandowski’s brace and the return of Gavi highlighted Barcelona’s 5–1 win vs. Sevilla in La Liga
OCTOBER 21 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Gavi - Returns to action in win. Gavi recorded no stats in Sunday's 5-1 victory versus Sevilla.
Impact Gavi made his long awaited return after his ACL injury, coming off the bench in the 83rd minute. In his very limited playing time he managed to create a chance. Once he's fully fit, he may return to the starting XI.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Lamine Yamal - Provides assist in win Lamine Yamal assisted once to go with six shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 5-1 victory versus Sevilla.
Impact Yamal notched his sixth assist of the season as he passed the ball to Pedri, who then scored from the edge of the box. With this assist he's surpassed his total from his La Liga total last season, while matching his total goal contributions.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Pedri - Scores in win Pedri scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 5-1 win against Sevilla.
Impact Pedri notched his third goal of the season as he barely beat the goalkeeper with a beautiful shot from the edge of the box that extended the lead in the 28th minute. Additionally, the midfielder created three chances.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Pablo Torre - Scores twice off bench Pablo Torre scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 5-1 win over Sevilla.
Impact Torre came off the bench in the 76th minute, but managed to score twice despite the limited minutes. His first goal occurred after his shot was deflected in the box while his second was a free-kick cross that no one was able to get to, which confused the goalkeeper and resulted in a goal.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Lewandowski - Scores twice in win Lewandowski scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 5-1 win versus Sevilla.
Impact Lewandowski maintained his hot streak as he notched his 11th and 12th goals of the season and has now scored seven goals over the past three games. He opened up the scoring with a penalty before redirecting a shot by Raphinha and sending it towards the back of the net. He was taken off in the 66th minute with the game in hand as they have a big time game against Bayern on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Inaki Pena - Concedes once in win Pena registered no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 5-1 win against Sevilla.
Impact Pena faced little pressure in the match as Barcelona controlled the game, but he was beaten in the 87th minute and didn't make a save in the contest. For now Pena has remained as Barcelona's primary goalkeeper with Ter Stegen sidelined and Wojciech Szczesny still unavailable. He is also confirmed to start their upcoming Champions League matchup against Bayern on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
FC Barcelona 5 vs Sevilla FC 1 | Game Highlights ⚽
OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE
FC BARCELONA 5 - 1 SEVILLA FC I RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS
OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE
