FC Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao: What to expect ahead of the Copa final tonight

by Devang Malvankar — Editor, BCN - Saturday, April 17, 2021 - 15:12 CESTSaturday, April 17, 2021 - 16:02 CEST0

Athletico Bilbao defeated Barca 1-0 in injury time in Copa Del Rey this season (Image credits: FC Barcelona) An important game for FC Barcelona, which can help them clinch their very first title of this season if they are capable enough to beat an adamant Athletic Bilbao at in the Copa Del Rey final tonight. Koeman has announced a 26 man squad for the fixture which also includes the likes of Ansu Fati & Netó who have travelled to Sevilla despite injuries. Piqué who was on his road to recovery lately has been given a green signal by the dutch manager himself & might as well start the game for Blaugrana tonight. The rest of the starting XI pretty much remains the

Koeman: “I never think about my future before such a game, but about aligning the best team”

by Mehul Mittal — Editor, BCN - Friday, April 16, 2021 - 18:58 CESTWednesday, June 2, 2021 - 03:17 CEST0

Ronald Koeman at the press room / Miguel Ruiz

Barça manager Ronald Koeman and goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen addressed the press on Friday, ahead of the Copa Del Rey final on Saturday, where Barcelona face Athletic in their pursuit of the double this season.

Mingueza: “We are focused on the cup final and will try to come home with the title”

by Mehul Mittal — Editor, BCN - Friday, April 16, 2021 - 13:13 CESTFriday, April 16, 2021 - 13:36 CEST0

Óscar Mingueza has risen through the ranks and has made himself a prominent member of the Barcelona defense with some big performances this season. He sat down for an interview with Mundo Deportivo, where he talked about playing in the Clasico, the cup final, his rise in the team and much more.

Koeman: “It is important for us not to make unnecessary fouls”

by Ritvik Singh — Editor, BCN - Saturday, January 30, 2021 - 13:55 CETSaturday, January 30, 2021 - 15:16 CET0

Ronald Koeman during the press conference/ Miguel Ruiz FCB

Koeman: “It is important for us not to make unnecessary fouls”

Athletic Bilbao shell shock a toothless Barcelona

Barcelona

by Martin Blakstad — Editor, BCN - Monday, January 18, 2021 - 02:34 CETMonday, January 18, 2021 - 03:59 CET0

Barcelona led the Spanish Super Cup final twice, but were defeated 3-2 after extra time.

Barcelona earn hard-fought victory at the San Mamés

Live commentary

by Omar Hawwash — Chief Editor, BCN - Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - 20:52 CETWednesday, February 17, 2021 - 14:44 CET0

Read our live commentary for tonight’s league encounter here, for the postponed 2nd match round of LaLiga Santander, as Athletic Club face Barcelona.

Ronald Koeman: “Tengo una plantilla que no he podido cambiar mucho”

by Joav Pedraza — Editor, BCN - Tuesday, January 5, 2021 - 21:42 CETTuesday, January 5, 2021 - 21:42 CET0

De cara al partido fuera de casa de mañana frente al Athletic Club que ocupa el noveno lugar, Ronald Koeman habló sobre las próximas elecciones, la inminente salida de Aleña, así como las situaciones en las que quiere que su equipo mejore.