Last training session before the away game against Villarreal – FC Barcelona
Following Friday’s recovery session following the midweek match against Monaco, Barça held their final training session of the week before heading south for their Week 6 La Liga match against Villarreal on Sunday at 18:30 CEST. The game will be a tough test against Marcelino’s unbeaten team, who are just four points behind leaders Barça in the table.

The most important things about Villarreal – FC Barcelona
Barça face Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday, kicking off at 18:30 CET. Barça will be looking to maintain their 100% record in La Liga in the 2024/25 season, having won five games so far. In addition, Hansi Flick’s team will be looking to bounce back from their first setback of the season in midweek, a 2-1 defeat away to Monaco in the Champions League.

Hansi Flick: “It will be tough, but we will have chances” – FC Barcelona
The Barça coach looks ahead to Sunday’s La Liga away game against Villarreal.

Sevilla – Barça 0-1: Aitana goal wins – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona have secured their third win in three matches, but it was a tougher than expected game in Seville. The only difference between the two teams was Aitana’s goal in the second half. Once again, the Blaugrana women were far superior to their opponents, but could not put the ball in the net with their usual ease.

Barça Atlètic – Zamora 1-0: Another victory in the Johan Cruyff – FC Barcelona
Barça Atlètic recovered from last week’s defeat to Salamanca with a win over Zamora at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, a match decided by a second-half goal from Ureña.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick supports FIFA’s call for match shortening – Football España
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has joined the growing list of frustrated voices over the 2024/25 fixture list. With the UEFA Champions League kicking off midweek, the issue remains high on the agenda as the season gathers pace.

Hansi Flick gives confident fitness update on Pedri and Marc Casado – Football España
The participation of the midfield duo Pedri and Marc Casado in the duel against Villarreal was questionable, as Pedri was substituted in the final minutes in Monaco. Casado played the entire game, but complained of muscle soreness after the final whistle. Flick is confident that neither of the two players will have a problem against Villarreal.

Ilkay Gündogan has no regrets despite frustrating departure from Barcelona – Football España
Former Barcelona star Ilkay Gundogan has spoken out about his final days in Catalonia before returning to Manchester City in the summer. Gundogan made a stormy return to Manchester in the final days of the August transfer window, a transfer that caused surprise on both sides.