Madureira · Paranaense - 1 · Defender · #16 · Brazil · 26 yrs
Raphinha has publicly shown his support for Fermin Lopez after the young Barcelona midfielder suffered a devastating injury that will rule him out of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.Barcelona officially c...
Barcelona welcomed Real Betis to the Spotify Camp Nou for a La Liga Matchday 37 clash that carried a different kind of significance. With Barcelona already crowned champions and Betis having secured Champions League qualification, the stakes were less about survival or silverware and more about pride, momentum, and closing the season in style. What […] The post Barcelona 3-1 Real Betis: Talking points as La Liga champions end home campaign in triumphant manner appeared first on Soccer News.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was full of pride and emotion after his side closed out their final La Liga home game of the season with an impressive 3-1 victory over Real Betis.The result capped off a...
Barcelona rounded out their exploits at the Spotify Camp Nou with a 3-1 victory over Real Betis in their final home match of the 2025-26 season, with goals scored by Raphinha (x2) and Joao Cancelo.Joa...
Hansi Flick wasn't very certain about Robert Lewandowski's future with Barcelona. The trophy already has a name on it, as Barcelona won La Liga after their El Clásico win over Real Madrid with three matches left. However, there are still things to play for. In a strong season for the club, Robert Lewandowski’s future is uncertain for Hansi Flick as his contracts comes to an end. Flick said in a press conference: “What can I say about Lewandowski? I won titles with him. I’m very proud of managing an incredible player like him, but things are what they are. We’ll see what happens.” Barcelona are celebrating the title again with a match against Alavés on Wednesday. It may not matter much right now, but it could still mean a lot, as they need three wins to reach 100 points. Flick on the injuries Barcelona lost many players during the season at moments that had a major impact. The main one was probably when Raphinha got injured while playing for Brazil in an incident that kept him out of the Champions League matches against Atlético Madrid, which ended their run. Lewandowski didn’t have a very good season with Barcelona (Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) For the manager, that was a big reason the team could not go any further, but Flick praised how they still remained competitive until the end despite missing several important players. Flick said: “It’s been a difficult season because of injuries. There have been key players who haven’t been available at times, like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha, Frenkie [de Jong]. And it’s incredible the season we’ve had and how we’ve improved in the last two months in attack and defense. We’ve conceded the fewest goals, and nobody expected that.” Barcelona want history The title race is over after Barcelona opened up a 14-point lead over Real Madrid with three matches left. Even so, there is still huge motivation as they try to reach the 100-point mark in La Liga. They would become only the third team to do it, with Real Madrid doing so in 2011-12 before Barcelona matched it the following season.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the development made by Neymar to reach full fitness once again, but also highlighted that he has "no pressure" on including him in Brazil's roster for the 2026 World Cup. Neymar’s potential inclusion in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad has become the flashpoint of sports debate across South America. With less than a month until the tournament kicks off, head coach Carlo Ancelotti has lauded the Santos star’s recent progress but made it clear he feels “no pressure” to include the veteran forward on his final 26-man list. Lingering fitness concerns have forced Ancelotti to omit Neymar from recent international windows, meaning the legendary attacker hasn’t suited up for Brazil national team since suffering a devastating ACL injury in October 2023. However, a vocal contingent of fans and teammates has aggressively lobbied for his return, putting the Italian manager in a delicate position where sentimental value and match fitness are at odds. In an interview with Reuters on Tuesday, Ancelotti acknowledged the forward’s recovery while emphasizing that a final decision is still pending: “When you have to choose, you have to consider many things. Neymar is an important player for this country because of the talent he has always shown. But he has had problems and is working hard to recover. He has improved a lot recently and is playing regularly. It is, obviously, not such an easy decision for me. We have to weigh up the pros and cons carefully.“ While Ancelotti took the initial step of naming Neymar to the preliminary roster, he remains cautiously optimistic about the playmaker’s 2026 form. “He has improved his fitness a lot in recent matches. He has played some very good matches lately. His fitness has improved. He can maintain a high intensity in a match. But there are matches and matches,” he stated. Neymar Jr. of Santos Since recovering from knee surgery in late 2025, Neymar has logged 13 appearances for Santos in 2026, tallying six goals and three assists. Most notably, between April 28 and May 10, Neymar featured in three out of four Santos games, scoring twice and logging 262 minutes, which are encouraging numbers for the demands of a World Cup schedule. Ancelotti refuses to bow to outside influence Raphinha, Casemiro, Lamine Yamal, and even Lionel Messi have recently joined a growing list of global stars eager to see Neymar suit up for the 2026 World Cup, backed by unwavering support from the Brazilian faithful. While Carlo Ancelotti has been repeatedly pressed for answers, his stance remains unchanged: if Neymar is fit, he will play. The Italian tactician doubled down on his independence, insisting that the final roster will be his and his alone: “I haven’t been pressured by anyone to call up Neymar. I have complete autonomy. The decision will be 100% professional. I will only take into account how he is performing as a footballer. Nothing else.“ While Ancelotti respects the immense affection for Neymar within the locker room, he is confident that his final decision, whatever it may be, won’t fracture the team’s chemistry. “I think it’s normal for the players to express their opinion. I’m grateful to everyone who has given me advice; I thank you all. But ultimately, the right person to make this decision, the one best placed to do so, is me,” he stated.
Marcus Rashford is currently recording better average goal-contribution numbers than Barcelona team-mates Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, according to Spanish football expert and BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague. Rashford, who is on loan from Manchester United, scored a free-kick as Barcelona beat rivals Real Madrid to seal their 29th La Liga title at the weekend - however, his loan club are reportedly hesitant to splash £30m on a permanent deal.
