Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde knows his side can ill afford to let their away struggles continue for much longer, but accepts Granada will give them no helping hand this weekend.
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Valverde lauds Ter Stegen after goalkeeper helps Barcelona grab draw
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde admitted his side were indebted to the heroics of goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen after ‘suffering’ in the goalless Champions League opener at Borussia Dortmund.
Ter Stegen denies Dortmund as Barcelona struggle in Champions League opener
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen’s double save from a penalty helped earn a 0-0 draw in their Champions League opener at Borussia Dortmund.
Barcelona to make late decision on Lionel Messi
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde will make a late decision on whether to include Lionel Messi for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.
We have to be patient with Fati, despite flying start, says Barca’s Lenglet
Clement Lenglet has called for Ansu Fati to be given time to mature after the teenager stole the show again for Barcelona.
Sixteen-year-old Fati strikes again as Barca hit five
Teenager Ansu Fati stole the show again as Barcelona posted a convincing win over Valencia at the Nou Camp.
Barca won’t rush Messi back from calf injury despite indifferent start
Ernesto Valverde insists he will not rush Lionel Messi back before he is ready as Barcelona face up to the prospect of being without their talisman for another week.
Art and Football in Bilbao – Goal by Aduriz
On the first match of what is to be his final season in the Spanish top division, Aritz Aduriz was supposed to present a picture of a veteran who’ll soon bid his farewell. He chose to author a spectacle instead.
Rafinha signs new Barcelona contract before moving to Celta Vigo on loan
Rafinha has signed a one-year contract extension at Barcelona and completed a loan move to Celta Vigo.
Who has made it onto the 2019 FIFA awards shortlists?
Premier League stars and England Women dominate the shortlists for The Best FIFA Football Awards.
Pique insists Barcelona are not worried by slow LaLiga start
Gerard Pique said there was no cause for concern as Barcelona’s stuttering start to the season continued with a 2-2 draw at promoted Osasuna.
Teenager Ansu Fati becomes Barcelona’s youngest goalscorer in LaLiga
Teenage sensation Ansu Fati scored his first Barcelona goal as the Spanish champions were denied victory by a late penalty in an eventful 2-2 draw at Osasuna.
Messi to miss Osasuna trip
Lionel Messi is still not fit to return for Barcelona when they travel to newly-promoted Osasuna on Saturday.
Barcelona coach Valverde praises Griezmann after win over Real Betis
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said Antoine Griezmann “reacted perfectly” to the call of duty, scoring twice as the side beat Real Betis 5-2.
Griezmann scores twice as five-star Barcelona hit back to beat Real Betis
Antoine Griezmann responded to the challenge laid down by coach Ernesto Valverde with a brilliant display as Barcelona came from behind to thrash Real Betis 5-2.
Messi missing again as Barca look for first win
Barcelona will again be without Lionel Messi as they attempt to get their LaLiga title defence up and running against Real Betis on Sunday.
Football rumours from the media Aug 22, 2019
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Messi returns to training ahead of Barcelona’s clash with Real Betis
Lionel Messi could return to action for LaLiga champions Barcelona against Real Betis on Sunday after recovering from a leg injury.
Football rumours from the media Aug 20, 2019
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Valverde demands more from Griezmann after Bilbao stun Barca
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has called on Antoine Griezmann to be more involved in games after the Catalan giants were beaten 1-0 by Athletic Bilbao in their LaLiga opener.