Joy comes in waves. Barça already feels like La Liga champions and Espanyol is pulling its hair out, unable to win a single match this year. Some are already preparing the street celebrations and others are looking with some concern at the relegation zone, lest they end up suffering. In a derby marked by the awakening of Ferran Torres, who had been dormant for months, Barça did its homework and left Madrid far behind in the standings. Very far. 9 points behind, which seems like a world. The difference between Barça and Espanyol is also huge, although Manolo's team managed to compete in the second half, in which they managed to cause some concern for Barça. If the first half was blue and red, in the second Lamine Yamal and Rashford sealed the rout of a team that had suffered a little; not much, but had suffered.

Without flair, but with a goal from a set piece. Without sparkle, but with pragmatism (and survival). Barça had enough with a good spell of attacking intent in the first half and the saves of their goalkeeping treasure, Joan Garcia, to overcome (1-0) a Rayo Vallecano side that showed more energy than the Blaugrana. Hansi Flick's men made the most of Ronald Araujo's goal from a corner to secure the three points with nine matchdays remaining in La Liga, thus adding pressure to Real Madrid, who host Atlético de Madrid tonight (9 pm).

A comfortable match for Barça on the day it was decided who would be the new president of the organization. Everything went right for Hansi Flick's men, who, despite playing without Lamine Yamal, were comfortably in control at halftime and ended up winning 5-2 against a Sevilla side that never posed a threat at the Camp Nou, which was celebrating the opening of the North Stand. Raphinha, with a hat trickHe rediscovered his brilliance when it was most needed; Xavi Espart made his first start; Gavi felt like a footballer again after more than 200 days and donned the captain's armband in another victory for the league leaders.

A Barcelona side that looked as hard-working as they were tired secured a valuable victory at the difficult San Mamés ground (0-1) thanks to a stunning goal from Lamine Yamal in the 68th minute. It wasn't the best performance from the Blaugrana, who paid the price for fatigue after the fierce battle against Atlético de Madrid. The 'Finlick's' team now have a four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the league.

"Ramada Mubarak!": This is how Muslims greet each other at the start of Ramadan. During this month, eating and drinking are prohibited during daylight hours. That is, food can only be consumed in the early morning and after sunset. This year it runs from February 17th to March 19th. Lamine Yamal is among a large group of athletes who combine elite sports with fasting. This leaves their bodies much more worn out after a match than usual, increasing the risk of injury and directly impacting performance. The Rocafonda winger celebrates its second Ramadan And Barça's medical staff are working meticulously to take care of him. "We follow a clear plan: we monitor him, we see how we can help him, when he should eat, when he should train..." said Hansi Flick in the lead-up to last Sunday's Barça-Levante match, the first of four La Liga games that Lamine, at 4:15 p.m., must play while observing Ramadan. This Saturday, against Villarreal, Barça will play again at the same time. Afterwards, they will host Atlético de Madrid on Tuesday (9 p.m.) in a Copa del Rey match, but the next two league games are again at the worst possible time for footballers observing Ramadan: a visit to San Mamés on March 8 and a match against Sevilla on March 15, both scheduled – at this point – for the 5th.

Barça and Levante will face off this Sunday (4:15 pm) at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium in a match corresponding to matchday 25 of La Liga. The Catalan side is looking to regain the top spot in the league after a poor run of results, while the Valencian team wants to try and climb out of the relegation zone, where they sit second-to-last with 18 points.

Looking at the scoreboard and seeing that Barça has beaten Mallorca 3-0 might suggest an easy match. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Blaugrana had to dig deep and shift their mindset to secure the three points and maintain their firm grip on first place in La Liga. Mallorca put the pressure on a struggling Barça side, who, thanks to Rashford, finally found the right path out of the labyrinth. Goals from Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Marc Bernal confirmed this.

It takes real courage to look a team like Barça in the eye and decide to go toe-to-toe with them. And Elche is one of those teams, as daring as their coach, Eder Sarabia. But the world is full of brave souls who end up defeated, and Elche's approach was an invitation for Barça to create a barrage of scoring opportunities in a highly entertaining match where Flick's men managed to finish the job despite their lackluster finishing. Barça could have scored a ton of goals with more accuracy. Sarabia's audacity led to a beautiful game in which Flick's team strengthened their position at the top of the table while Lamine Yamal had a field day with so much space.

Barça has established itself as a true attacking machine. With 87 goals in all competitions, it is the second-highest scoring team in Europe, only behind Bayern Munich (92). It also ranks second in chance creation, surpassed only by Real Madrid. However, this offensive prowess contrasts sharply with a persistent defensive fragility, especially evident in the Champions League. The data not only corroborates this perception but also reveals a worrying pattern that distances the Blaugrana from the defensive standards demanded of top European contenders. In the top continental competition, Barça has conceded 13 goals, an average of 1.9 goals conceded per game, without managing a single clean sheet. This figure is particularly significant considering that all of the goals have come from inside the penalty area, a clear indicator of problems defending vulnerable zones. In total, the team faced 74 shots on goal, a high exposure for a team aspiring to compete with the best.

Playing for Barça isn't easy. You're always expected to win and dazzle. You always have to win, and you can never afford to slip up. You have a bad day, like we all do, and within hours half the world is criticizing you. It's not easy defending Barça when your opponent is a Real Madrid side that, in theory, is in crisis but was top of the league on Saturday night. Madrid has always had nine lives. And that's how they put pressure on a Barça team that overcame the return of an old acquaintance, Oviedo, at the Camp Nou with a strong second half. Three goals, three points, and first place in the bag. A match that was difficult to watch at times ended with a standing ovation for Lamine Yamal, who scored one of his trademark goals, a perfectly executed strike.

Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona will face off this Sunday (9 pm) at the Reale Arena (Anoeta) in a match corresponding to Matchday 20 of La Liga. Real Sociedad wants to distance itself from the relegation zone and dream of European qualification, while Barça seeks to maintain its lead and extend its winning streak to eleven consecutive victories in all competitions. Real Sociedad comes into this match after eliminating Osasuna in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, prevailing in a penalty shootout (2-2, 4-3), with the fatigue that entails. Barça defeated Racing Santander (0-2). The team managed by Pellegrino Matarazzo sits in eleventh place with 21 points, while Hansi Flick's side leads the standings with 49. The Basque team has accumulated five wins, six draws, and eight losses in La Liga. Barça's record is seventeen wins, one draw, and two losses. Matarazzo will have his entire squad available. Barça will be without the already known absences of Andreas Christensen and Pablo Gavi, and the last-minute withdrawal of Raphinha Dias, who is suffering from discomfort in his right thigh. On the other hand, Flick welcomes back Frenkie de Jong after his suspension.

The football year in Catalonia began with a high-voltage RCD Espanyol – FC Barcelona match decided by Joan Garcia. The Bagenc goalkeeper's derbyThe most evenly matched encounter in recent years, like those of yesteryear, was decided by goalkeepers, with prodigious saves against Pere Milla, Roberto Fernández, and Carlos Roberto that thwarted Espanyol's first league victory against their eternal rivals at their stadium, inaugurated in 2009, and with two goals from Dan. Despite the defeat, and the fact that it has been 17 years since the Espanyol team last beat Barcelona, ​​their fans left with their heads held high, proud of their team and frustrated because they were closer than ever to achieving it.

Job done, 2025. A year of joy in which Barcelona fans have been energized by a team that has lifted trophies, connected with the supporters, and found a way to navigate turbulent waters when necessary. To close the year, a victory in Villarreal without fanfare (0-2), in a match where Pedri was sorely missed and a moment of madness from Renato Veiga, who got himself sent off when the home side were playing their best, proved useful. But it was a deserved victory, in which Raphinha set the pace and Lamine Yamal worked his magic. Flick can go on vacation satisfied, with a four-point cushion over a Real Madrid that seems to be gradually crumbling. Barça, on the other hand, has grown stronger as the season has progressed. The wind is blowing in the Blaugrana's favor, who this year have successfully implemented a generational change in goal. Just the week Ter Stegen returned to action in the Cup, Joan Garcia delivered one of his most complete performances, proving a nightmare for the home side. Every save he made demoralized Marcelino, but simultaneously warmed the hearts of Barcelona fans who have enjoyed a near-perfect year. Only the tragic night in Milan was a bitter pill to swallow.

Barça's two in-form heroes, Pedri and Raphinha, unlocked the Barça defense against Osasuna (2-0), allowing the Blaugrana to maintain their unstoppable lead at the top of La Liga. After a first half in which the Catalan side came close to scoring but couldn't find the net against their opponent's well-organized defense, the Brazilian finally broke the deadlock with a counter-attack masterfully orchestrated by the Canary Islander with 20 minutes remaining. Raphinha himself sealed the victory with a brace. Three hard-fought points (and a clean sheet) for Hansi Flick's men, adding more pressure to Real Madrid, who visit Alavés this Sunday (9 pm).

A resounding victory for Barça keeps them top of the Spanish league for another week. The Blaugrana fiercely overcame an early goal from Antony with a colossal performance from Ferran Torres (3-5). The home side managed to pull one back late in the game. Here are some immediate highlights.

They've brought back the thrashings. The madness is back. The magic is back. They've brought back the comebacks of Hansi Flick's Barça. With rotations and positional changes, without Raphinha (but with Pedri) and with an unexpected protagonist like Roony, the Blaugrana emerged strengthened from their visit to La Cartuja (3-5). Antony opened the scoring after five minutes, but Barça responded like a steamroller with goals from a Ferran in inspired form who ended up scoring a hat trickFrom a Roony who joins the cause and from Lamine Yamal, after a penalty that should never have been awarded.

The heart of Hansi Flick's Barça is beating strong again after a resounding 3-1 victory against Atlético Madrid, a win that strengthens their position at the top of La Liga. With Raphinha's brilliance, Pedri's flair, and a proud crowd that filled all 45,000 seats at the new Camp Nou, the team stood up to a rival on a winning streak. Thanks to goals from Raphinha, Olmo, and Ferran, Barça secured three crucial points in the title race and recovered a sense of pride that, at times this season, seemed to have faded.

What a club, Barça. 126 years of glory and debate. More than a century of struggle, of falling in love at the feet of players like Lamine Yamal, and of throwing plates at each other. To celebrate the club's birthday, there was a gem on the pitch thanks to the brilliance of the player from Rocafonda, and some chaos in the stands. Lamine Yamal teamed up with a colossal Raphinha to turn around a match in which Alavés struck first. Meanwhile, in the stands, chants against the board erupted after the digital ticketing system failed, leaving many members with seats on the stairs because they weren't assigned any. Beauty and chaos. Football and debates. That's Barça.

It all starts again. 909 days after the last match, the Barça chant has once again echoed through the stands designed decades ago by Francesc Mitjans. A new stadium rises from the foundations of the old Camp Nou, uniting past and future around a ball that has found the back of the net four times against an Athletic Bilbao side that suffered a heavy defeat on a perfect day at Can Barça. Hansi Flick's team didn't falter on a beautiful day, one of those that will be remembered, not so much for a stadium that still has much work to do, but for the feeling it evoked. It's always great to return, and even more so when the team is performing well. The fans have returned to the stadium, and Flick's Barça is gradually becoming what is expected of them: a team that scores goals and is courageous, both in attack and defense.