Xavi: “We lost 3-0 in the away game, that’s our reality”

Press conferences

by Boris Pinkse — Editor, BCN - Monday, November 22, 2021 - 17:35 CETMonday, November 22, 2021 - 17:45 CET0

Xavi Hernández during the press conference before the game against Benfica / FC BARCELONA

Xavi Hernández and Jordi Alba spoke to the press ahead of Tuesday’s important Champions League clash against Benfica.

Frenkie de Jong: “Any team would struggle without half of their attack”

Interviews

by Boris Pinkse — Editor, BCN - Wednesday, October 6, 2021 - 23:20 CESTWednesday, October 6, 2021 - 23:35 CEST0

Frenkie de Jong after the 3-0 loss against Benfica / PATRÍCIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP / GETTY IMAGES

Frenkie de Jong spoke with the Dutch media about his performances, the pressure on coach Ronald Koeman, having to carry the team and more.

Koeman: “I don’t know if another coach would do better”

Press conferences

by Boris Pinkse — Editor, BCN - Friday, October 1, 2021 - 14:23 CESTFriday, October 1, 2021 - 14:32 CEST0

Ronald Koeman during the press conference / Miguel Ruiz FCB

The day before the game against Atlético Madrid, Ronald Koeman answered questions about his future, the game against Benfica and more.

Koeman: “The game against Benfica is not decisive”

Press conferences

by Boris Pinkse — Editor, BCN - Tuesday, September 28, 2021 - 13:54 CESTTuesday, September 28, 2021 - 14:05 CEST0

After a convincing 3-0 win against Levante, Ronald Koeman and Ronald Araújo spoke to the press before facing Benfica in the Champions League.

OGC Nice will execute their purchase option for Todibo

Barcelona

by Joav Pedraza — Editor, BCN - Thursday, May 20, 2021 - 23:06 CESTThursday, May 20, 2021 - 23:15 CEST0

Jean-Clairo Todibo looks on / JUAN MANUEL SERRANO ARCE

After a very good second part of the season, Jean-Clair Todibo will make his stay at Nice a permanent one. The French club has let Barça know their intention of buying the center back for 8.5 million euros.

Semedo wants to leave, Juventus and Barcelona agreement distant

Transfer news

by Omar Hawwash — Chief Editor, BCN - Monday, May 18, 2020 - 22:31 CESTMonday, May 18, 2020 - 22:31 CEST0

Barcelona's Nélson Semedo could be on his way out of Catalonia / ALONSO1957/GETTY IMAGES EUROPE

Nélson Semedo recognizes that he is better off elsewhere, and wants to leave the club. Meanwhile, Juventus and Barcelona are far from reaching an agreement.

Benfica attentive to Emerson’s situation

Transfer news

by Omar Hawwash — Chief Editor, BCN - Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 06:27 CESTThursday, May 7, 2020 - 06:27 CEST0

Emerson, co-owned by Barcelona and Betis, has attracted interest from several clubs, including Benfica / Photo montage by Blaugranagram

Having had a successful season at Real Betis so far, Emerson, co-owned by Barça, has attracted interest from around Europe, and most recently from Benfica.