Barca Talk | FC Barcelona Fan Podcast

Fans of the club have a lot to be happy about this week. FC Barcelona went to Sevilla to face Athletic Club for the Copa del Rey final, and it was more than just a victory. It was an absolute thrashing. Antoine Griezmann, Frenkie de Jong, and Lionel Messi all scored in the 4:0 demolition of the same team that bested Barca in the Supercopa final. The team overcame a scoreless first half to break down Athletic’s deep defense in the second half to start the goalscoring wave. With eight fixtures remaining in La Liga, and Barca trailing Atlético by only two points, this trophy comes at a crucial moment to motivate the team to the end of the season. Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon | ¡Get our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/1812f1156af4/barcatalkpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In El Clásico, Ronald Koeman sent a very young FC Barcelona team to face a strong Real Madrid, fresh off a Champions League win over Liverpool. Barcelona lost 2:1. It was their second loss to Real Madrid this year, who they haven’t beaten in two years now. But, the league wasn’t lost, an impressive feat for a team that we predicted would be fighting for fourth place earlier this season. Lionel Messi has given his demands to Joan Laporta, a reasonable set of requirements for him to continue with the club. Barca face Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey final next Saturday. Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon | ¡Get our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/1812f1156af4/barcatalkpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second installment of El Clásico this season is coming this Saturday. We’re re-playing an episode from October, 2020 after the last Clásico. Barcelona lost 1:3, but they were tied at one goal for the majority of the game. Federico Valverde scored for Madrid in the 5th minute, and Ansu Fati tied it up three minutes later. It stayed that way until well into the second half, when Clement Lenglet gave up a penalty fouling Sergio Ramos in the box, which Ramos converted for the go-ahead goal, and Luka Modric put a third nail in Barcelona’s coffin in the 90th minute. Alejandro Villegas and Sergio Rodriguez from the Barca Talk team broke down the lineup, players, and tactics in that loss. | Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon | ¡Get our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/1812f1156af4/barcatalkpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In two games last week, FC Barcelona scored 10 goals and won six points to stay within striking distance of Atlético Madrid for the championship, trailing by only four points. In a 4:1 defeat of Huesca last Monday, Barca began shooting more from outside the box, and they scored three goals that way, with Ousmane Dembélé and Antoine Griezmann playing in more central positions. Also, Oscar Mingueza opened his scoring account. A road game at Real Sociedad saw an even stronger performance against a much more competitive opponent. Sergiño Dest both began his scoring for Barcelona and became the highest American goal scorer in La Liga history with two goals. Messi scored another two and two more came from Griezmann and Dembélé. We also saw notable, if brief, appearances from Ilaix Moriba and Riqui Puig. Hosts: Brien Henderson https://twitter.com/barcatalk_brien | Logan Steinle | Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon | ¡Get our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/1812f1156af4/barcatalkpod Learn

A showtime goal from Lionel Messi wasn’t enough to spark a comeback for FC Barcelona against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. The French club is on to the quarter finals, while Barcelona still hopes to compete for two trophies in La Liga and the Copa del Rey. We look at Barca’s poor shooting and the youth performances in this match that have us looking forward to a new sporting project from Joan Laporta. |Hosts Brien Henderson - https://twitter.com/barcatalk_brien | Sergio Rodriguez - https://twitter.com/Serg53579636 | Join our Patreon community @ http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon | Support the show directly @ https://bit.ly/SupportBT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Koeman put the same exact lineup and formation on the pitch against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey as he did in La Liga, and it kept Sevilla from scoring. Barcelona's goals came from pure individual performance though, rather than tactics. The 3:0 win was enough to go into extra time, and eventually on to the final where they will play Athletic Club. On the weekend, it was the same formation with only two small personnel changes against Osasuna. An unlikely crack of a goal from Jordi Alba would have been enough to get the win, but Ilaix Moriba opened his account at Barcelona in the 83rd minute to finish out the game 2:0. With PSG coming this week in Champions League, Koeman might field the same 3-5-2 formation he's become so fond of, but that won't be enough to make up the goal deficit they're currently facing. | Hosts: Brien Henderson https://twitter.com/barcatalk_brien | Alejandro Villegas https://twitter.com/alejandrovg32 | Join Our Patreon Community: https://bit.ly/bt-patreon | ¡Subscribe to our news

A narrow Barcelona could barely get a shot off against Elche, but one change widened the team and opened the gate for 3 goals and 3 points. In Sevilla, a more robust midfield and fewer forwards set a trap that Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembélé sprung for the opening goal in a 2:0 win and 3 more points, gaining ground on Atlético Madrid. Hosts: Brien Henderson https://twitter.com/barcatalk_brien | Craig McGeough https://twitter.com/craigmc1988 | Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon | ¡Subscribe to our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/1812f1156af4/barcatalkpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A high FC Barcelona defensive line against PSG in the Champions League gave up four goals. The second leg may an insurmountable hurdle. In La Liga, the defense of Cadiz proved to be impenetrable for Barca, and two crucial points dropped may have taken away any glimmer of hope for domestic glory. | Hosts: Gabriel Quiroga https://twitter.com/BarcaTalkPod | Alejandro Villegas https://twitter.com/alejandrovg32 | Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon | ¡Get our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/1812f1156af4/barcatalkpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The dismay of a two-goal sacrifice in Copa del Rey to Sevilla changed to the joy of a four-goal win over Alavés in La Liga for FC Barcelona: an encouraging turn of events with the important first leg of the PSG tie in Champions looming. We analyze Dembélé's attacking moves and how he can improve to help the team score even more goals. We also ask, is Koeman becoming a good coach for Barca? | Hosts: Gabriel Quiroga & Craig McGeough | Join Our Patreon Community! http://bit.ly/bt-patreon | ¡Get our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/1812f1156af4/barcatalkpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're starting to see a more competitive spirit from FC Barcelona, judging from their two comebacks this week, advancing in Copa del Rey and winning three points with a late winner in La Liga. Hosts: Brien Henderson https://twitter.com/barcatalkbrien Sergio Rodriguez https://twitter.com/Serg53579636 @ the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/barcatlkpod Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon ¡Get our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/1812f1156af4/barcatalkpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week saw FC Barcelona getting two crucial results in Copa del Rey and La Liga. Barca find themselves in second place in La Liga, thanks to much-improved play by Frenkie de Jong. We review his latest run of form. Oscar Mingueza assisted the game-winner against Athletic Bilbao. We discuss his versatility on defense. And finally, with the Barca finances recently released, we debate players FCB should go after to help refresh the roster. Hosts: Gabriel Quiroga https://twitter.com/BarcaTalkPodCraig McGeough https://twitter.com/craigmc1988Join Our Patreon Community http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon Get our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/1812f1156af4/barcatalkpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elche and Cornellá each lost by two goals to FC Barcelona last week. But, even though they won, Barcelona did not impress. Alejandro Villegas and Sergio Rodriguez discuss how to get the most scoring out of Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembélé's efforts to lead the attack in the absence of Lionel Messi, and the promise they see in Ronald Araujo as a center back and captain for Barcelona's future.Cornellá 0:2 FC Barcelona, Copa del Rey Round of 32⚽️ Dembélé, ⚽️ BraithwaiteElche 0:2 FC Barcelona, La Liga, Matchday 20⚽️ De Jong, ⚽️ PuigJoin Our Patreon Communityhttp://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon» Barca Talk Café» WhatsApp Group» Support the podcast network» Commercial-free podcast feedHosts:Alejandro Villegas | https://twitter.com/alejandrovg32Sergio Rodriguez | https://twitter.com/Serg53579636Barca Talk is part of the Blaugranagram Podcast Network - https://www.blaugranagram.com/podcasts/This is a production of Soundit Media - https://www.spreaker.com/user/barcatalkpod)Thanks to TwoPointGo! for managing our social m

This FC Barcelona team has proven they don’t really know how to play without Lionel Messi, and Jordi Alba has undeservedly played five times as many minutes as Junior Firpo this season.The first trophy of the year was in Barcelona’s grasp, after first getting past Real Sociedad in the Spanish Supercup semi-final with Messi out on injury. Athletic Club proved themselves to be deserving opponents in the final. Despite Messi’s return to the pitch, he had almost no impact on the game. Antoine Griezmann put Barcelona ahead, twice, and Athletic equalized twice, exploiting the poor defending of Barcelona’s Jordi Alba.Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon » Support the podcast network» Commercial-free podcast feed» WhatsApp Group» Friday podcast» Barca Talk Café (video)Hosts:Gabriel Quiroga https://twitter.com/BarcaTalkPodBrien Henderson https://twitter.com/barcatalkbrienBarca Talk is part of the Blaugranagram Podcast Network - https://www.blaugranagram.com/podcasts/This is a production of Soundit

FC Barcelona got its third win in a row in La Liga, crushing Granada at Los Carmenes. Griezmann finally scored again, thanks to a lucky assist by Soldado, and Messi scored a golazo and a free kick, in a game that seemed to be more complicated than what it was. A very solid first half, even though Barca was battling with injuries: Now, Barca is ready to face off with Real Sociedad in the Supercopa semifinal against Real Sociedad on Wednesday.Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon » Commercial-free podcast feed» WhatsApp Group» Barca Talk Café (video)Hosts:Alejandro Villegashttps://twitter.com/Alejandrovg32Sergio Rodriguez https://twitter.com/Serg53579636Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BTP20 at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code BTP20 Your balls will thank you™!--- Barca Talk is part of the Blaugranagram Podcast Network - https://www.blaugranagram.com/podcasts/This is a production of Soundit Media - https://www.spreaker.com/user/barcata

With FC Barcelona facing Eibar and Huesca this week, we explore Barca’s performances against lower tier teams in La Liga.Also, with the winter transfer window opening, will Carles Alena and Riqui Puig find more playing time on other teams? Messi did not play in the Eibar, which raised the issue of penalty kick takers when Messi is absent.Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon » Support the podcast network» Commercial-free podcast feed» WhatsApp Group» Barca Talk Café (video)Read more about Carles Aleñà and Riqui Puig on Blaugranagram: https://www.blaugranagram.com/carles-alena-on-the-way-out/https://www.blaugranagram.com/barca-set-to-offer-a-new-deal-to-puig/Hosts:Gabriel Quirogahttps://twitter.com/BarcaTalkPodCraig McGeoughhttps://twitter.com/craigmc1988Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BTP20 at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code BTP20 Your balls will thank you™!--- Barca Talk is part of the Blaugranagram Podcast Network - https://www.b

In this sample of Barca Talk Café, our exclusive show for supporters on Patreon, Gabriel and Mariana focus on youth in their review of Barcelona’s draw with Eibar. They cover Ronald Araujo’s mistake that cost FCB a goal and the wing play we saw from Junior Firpo and Sergiño Dest. Their discussion about Ousmane Dembèlè’s and his equalizing goal are only on the full episode for our Patreon supporters.Support the Blaugranagram Podcast Network on Patreon at $5 a month and watch Barca Talk Café at http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon Patron benefits include:✓ Exclusive Content - Barca Talk Café (video)✓ Access to our members-only WhatsApp group✓ Be a host on our watch parties✓ Behind-the-scenes access✓ Commercial-free podcast feedHostsGabriel Quiroga https://twitter.com/BarcaTalkPodMariana Guzman https://twitter.com/marianitaguzmanBarca Talk is part of the Blaugranagram Podcast Network - https://www.blaugranagram.com/podcasts/This is a production of Soundit Media - https://www.spreaker.com/user/barcatalkpod)Thanks to TwoP

Pedri grabbed the attention of the press after a brilliant assist to Messi against Valladolid. Our team in Span, Gabriel Quiroga and Mariana Guzman, remember what a nobody Pedri was when he was first signed and they both want to see comparisons between the youngster and Iniesta dampened for now.This is a sample of Barca Talk Café, our exclusive show for supporters on Patreon. Support the Blaugranagram Podcast Network on Patreon at $8 a month and watch Barca Talk Café at http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon Patron benefits include:✓ EXCLUSIVE - Friday podcast episode✓ EXCLUSIVE - Barca Talk Café (video)✓ Access to our members-only WhatsApp group✓ Commercial-free podcast feed✓ Behind-the-scenes accessHostsGabriel Quiroga https://twitter.com/BarcaTalkPodMariana Guzman https://twitter.com/marianitaguzmanBarca Talk is part of the Blaugranagram Podcast Network - https://www.blaugranagram.com/podcasts/This is a production of Soundit Media - https://www.spreaker.com/user/barcatalkpod)Thanks to TwoPointGo! for managing our so

Another frustrating result for the Blaugrana as ‘hit-and-miss’ Valencia took a point away from Camp Nou following a 2-2 draw. Goals from Messi & Araujo add two bright spots to yet another game that many culers will believe FCB could have, and should have taken all 3 points. As well as breaking down the game, Gabriel & Craig also discuss the recent movements in the upcoming election.Manscaped: The Right Tools For The Job Get 20% Off + Free Shipping with the code BTP20 at https://www.manscaped.comRead more about the FC Barcelona Elections at Blaugranagram:https://www.blaugranagram.com/news-about-the-presidential-elections/vHosts: Gabriel Quiroga https://twitter.com/BarcaTalkPodCraig McGeough https://twitter.com/craigmc1988Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon » Support the podcast network» Commercial-free podcast feed» WhatsApp Group» Friday podcast» Barca Talk Café (video)Barca Talk is part of the Blaugranagram Podcast Network - https://www.blaugranagram.com/podcasts/This is a production of

With their midweek win over Real Sociedad, FC Barcelona stayed in the fight for La Liga. Alejandro Villegas and Sergio Rodriguez call the first half of the game Barcelona’s best of all season, even though Ronald Koeman is inventing positions, the central defense was manned by two youths, and Antoine Griezmann still can’t find the goal.This is a sample of our exclusive Friday episode for supporters on Patreon. Support the Blaugranagram Podcast Network on Patreon for as little as $5 a month and listen to the full episode at http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon Complete Patreon benefits include:✓ EXCLUSIVE - Friday podcast episode✓ EXCLUSIVE - Barca Talk Café (video)✓ Access to our members-only WhatsApp group✓ Commercial-free podcast feed✓ Behind-the-scenes accessHostsAlejandro Villegas https://twitter.com/alejandrovg32Sergio Rodriguez https://twitter.com/Serg53579636Barca Talk is part of the Blaugranagram Podcast Network - https://www.blaugranagram.com/podcasts/This is a production of Soundit Media - https://www.spreak

FC Barcelona faced off with Levante at Camp Nou and had a hard time winning 1-0 against one of the teams fighting to avoid relegation in La Liga. Lionel Messi scored the only goal of the game, in another match in which Barcelona shot more than 20 times and could not win by more than one goal. Next up, is La Liga’s leader, Real Sociedad, on Wednesday.Hosts: Alejandro Villegas https://twitter.com/alejandrovg32Sergio Rodriguez https://twitter.com/Serg53579636Join Our Patreon Community: http://tiny.cc/btshowpatreon » Support the podcast network» Commercial-free podcast feed» WhatsApp Group» Friday podcast» Barca Talk Café (video)Barca Talk is part of the Blaugranagram Podcast Network - https://www.blaugranagram.com/podcasts/This is a production of Soundit Media - https://www.spreaker.com/user/barcatalkpod)Thanks to TwoPointGo! for managing our social media and promotion - https://www.twopointgo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices