Final session before trip to Villarreal – FC Barcelona
The Blaugranes completed Saturday’s session at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, the final workout ahead of their final game of 2025. After the session the squad headed off to Villarreal where they will spend the night before Sunday’s 4.15pm CET kickoff.
Hansi Flick: ‘We have big goals this season’ – FC Barcelona
“Every game is tough.” That was how Hansi Flick opened his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s Villarreal v Barça clash at the Estadio de la Cerámica.
The magic of Barça reaches children in hospital – FC Barcelona
Led by Institutional Vice-President Elena Fort and several members of the club’s board, the FC Barcelona men’s first team squad and coaching staff paid their traditional Christmas visit to children’s hospitals this Friday, a charity initiative organised every year by the Barça Foundation.
Rashford: ‘This will give them strength’ – FC Barcelona
Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford speak to the media following their traditional visit to local children’s hospitals.
Flick’s impassioned defense of Raphinha: “His exclusion from the FIFA XI is a joke” – Mundo Deportivo
The Barça coach closed his press conference with a shower of praise for the Brazilian after he was not included in the best team of the season despite scoring 34 goals and providing 22 assists.
Confirmed: Flick rules out Pedri for Villarreal – Mundo Deportivo
“He won’t be available. I’m not happy about this. He’s injured,” admitted the Barcelona coach, who hopes to have him back for the derby against Espanyol on January 3rd.
Christensen wants to stay, but Barça have not yet made a decision – Mundo Deportivo
Before considering a possible contract renewal, which would involve a pay cut, the club want to see if the Dane can maintain the level of performance he showed in Guadalajara.
Aston Villa keeping a close eye on Marc-André ter Stegen – Mundo Deportivo
The English club sounded out Barcelona over the goalkeeper’s situation and fitness, amid growing concern about the condition of “Dibu” Martínez.
Villarreal will host Barça in a critical situation – Mundo Deportivo
The ‘Yellow Submarine’ face the visit of the Blaugrana with seven injured players, two called up for AFCON and two other key players being carefully monitored.
