Episodes
In this episode of Barca Talk, Remi and Craig dissect the recent Clásico, in which Real Madrid emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline, thanks to Jude Bellingham's last-minute goal. They critique La Liga's failure to implement goal-line technology and discuss the lackluster performances of certain players, including Joao Cancelo. As they look to the future, their optimism about reconstituting the team centers on leveraging the potential of La Masia's standouts. Join Our Patreon...
Published 04/23/24
In this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel closes the book on the week's Champions League and Real Madrid's impressive run over the past 14 years. After Barca's defeat on Tuesday night, İlkay Gündoğan's post match comments are creating the latest polémica in the locker room as he talked about Ronald Araújo's red card. Hopefully, this issue will be squashed and team can focus on upcoming match, the Clásico on Sunday night. Also, he touches on the latest coaching news and previews the...
Published 04/19/24
Published 04/19/24
In this episode of the Barca Talk Podcast, Gabriel talks about the Champions League match as PSG eliminated FC Barcelona. Ronald Araújo's error on defense earned him a red card, and Barca played a man down for more than 50 minutes as PSG bombarded FCB. How are you feeling about another Champions elimination? Join Our Patreon Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/17/24
In this episode of the Barca Talk Podcast, Remi and Craig review the impressive road victory in Paris as Barca beat PSG 3-2. Raphinha had a stellar performance, scoring two goals and ultimately earning man of the match honors. The defense kept Mbappé under wraps all night; was this due to Xavi's coaching or the solid play of Cubarsí, which is elevating the defense? Join Our Patreon Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/12/24
In this episode of the Barca Talk Podcast, Gabriel and Remi talk about FC Barcelona's 1-0 victory over Las Palmas. João Félix and Raphinha linked up on a fantastic goal, while the youths continue to give standout performances. Additionally, they address the recent disturbing racist incidents in Getafe and Majadahonda, prompting questions about La Liga's stance on combating racist chants directed at players during matches. Magic Mind: Productivity Drink Promo Code: BARCAT20 Join Our Patreon...
Published 04/02/24
In this episode of the Barca Talk Podcast, Gabriel and Remi talk about one of FC Barcelona's most impressive performances of the season, as they earned a 3-0 victory against Atlético de Madrid. Robert Lewandowski was the man of the match with his goal and two assists, as Fermín López and Joao Felix contributed as well. Are these last performances against Napoli and Atlético de Madrid sustainable? Magic Mind: Productivity Drink Promo Code: BARCAT20 Join Our Patreon Community! Learn more...
Published 03/19/24
In this episode of the Barca Talk Podcast, Gabriel talks about the FCB Femení advancing to the Copa de le Reina final, the Champions League draw, and preview Sunday's night matchup as Barca head to Madrid to face Atlético de Madrid. Barcelona faces PSG in the quarter-final matchup, how are you feeling about the draw? Magic Mind: Productivity Drink Promo Code: BARCAT20 Join Our Patreon Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/15/24
In this episode of the Barca Talk Podcast, Remi delves into FC Barcelona's impressive win over Napoli, concluding with a 3-1 victory that secured an aggregate score of 4-2, propelling Barca into the next round of the Champions League. With standout performances from Pau Cubarsí and Lamine Yamal, Barca's kids may be the solution to Barca's financial problems. If Barca play like this, how far can Barcelona advance in the Champions League? Join Our Patreon Community! Learn more about your ad...
Published 03/13/24
In this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel and Craig review FC Barcelona's recent match against Athletic Bilbao, as Barca earned a point at San Mamés. They also discuss Xavi's bench behavior, the team's injury issues, and critique Barcelona's lackluster attacking performance, noting only 8 shots with 2 on goal. Why isn't Vitor Roque getting playing time when the attack has been so uninspired? Join Our Patreon Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/05/24
In this episode of Barca Talk, Remi centers around FC Barcelona's recent performances, including the Champions League draw at Napoli and the La Liga victory over Getafe. Though Barca earned a draw, they still had chances to get 3 points away, while the performance on Saturday afternoon could give the team confidence as they are still in the hunt for La Liga and Champions. Join Our Patreon Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/26/24
In this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel and Craig review FC Barcelona's recent clash against Celta Vigo and anticipate their upcoming Champions League fixture with Napoli. We examine the emergence of Lamine Yamal, contrasting his early career with Lionel Messi's trajectory. We then discuss the curious case of Jules Koundé and what Barca might do with him at the end of the season. What should FCB do with Jules Koundé at season's end? Magic Mind: Productivity Drink Promo Code: BARCATALK20 Join...
Published 02/20/24
In this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel previews FC Barcelona's upcoming La Liga match against Celta Vigo at the Estadio de Balaídos. With a challenging history at Balaídos and facing a motivated Celta Vigo, Barcelona must overcome their defensive issues to secure a win. How is FC Barcelona going to lock up Celta's leading scorer, Jørgen Strand Larsen? Magic Mind: Productivity Drink Promo Code: BARCATALK20 Join Our Patreon Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 02/16/24
In this episode of Barca Talk, Remi dives into FC Barcelona's draw against Granada on Sunday night. Remi highlights both the positives and negatives of the match, focusing on the impressive performances of young players like Pau Cubrasi and Lamine Yamal, who showed intelligence and composure. He also shares his continuing concerns over Xavi's tactical adaptability. Magic Mind: Productivity Drink Promo Code: BARCATALK20 Join Our Patreon Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 02/13/24
In this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel is joined by Ben Hayward as they speak about Xavi's departure and who could replace him. They also discuss the refs in La Liga and how Jude Bellingham is adapting to La Liga. Magic Mind: Productivity Drink Promo Code: BARCATALK20 Join Ben Hayward's Substack Join Our Patreon Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/09/24
In this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel dives into FC Barcelona's recent 3-1 victory over Alaves, spotlighting Andreas Christensen's effective midfield play and Ilkay Gundogan's standout performance. We also cover Vitor Roque's dramatic cameo and subsequent controversial red card. The discussion extends to La Liga's officiating issues, highlighted by questionable calls in recent matches, and shares insights from Deco's interview with La Vanguardia. Magic Mind: Productivity Drink Promo Code:...
Published 02/06/24
In this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel reviews the Osauna match, as Vitor Roque scored the game-winner in a 1-0 victory. He also analyzes further the departure of Xavi and rumors from Spain that Barca will try to offload Lewandowski. We scout Deportivo Alavés as we get ready for the weekend's match and touch on two significant exits from FCB Femení. Magic Mind: Productivity Drink Promo Code: BARCATALK20 Join Our Patreon Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 02/02/24
In this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel and Remi review the news that Xavi Hernandez will be leaving the club at the end of June, citing a need for change and the high pressure on the club and players. The announcement has led to speculation about his successor and the future direction of the club, while a recent match saw Barcelona lose to Villarreal and remain 11 points behind La Liga leader Girona. Which manager do you think will be a good hire at Barca? Magic Mind: Productivity...
Published 01/29/24
In this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel delves into FC Barcelona's challenging week, including their Copa del Rey elimination following a 4-2 loss to Athletic Bilbao, where young talent like Lamine Yamal shone despite the defeat. He also covers Alejandro Balde's season-ending injury, impacting the team's defense strategy, and raves about Hector Fort's promising performance. We also scout Villarreal FC before the weekend's match, looking at their two forwards and giving a quick update on FCB...
Published 01/26/24
In this episode of Barca Talk, Remi delves into FC Barcelona's latest matches against Unionistas and Real Betis. He examines Barca's performance, offering insights into how they have been faring under Xavi's tactical setup. He emphasizes the role of players like Lamine Yamal, whose performance against Betis exemplifies the effectiveness of Xavi's strategies. Are FCB finally turning the corner to string more consistent performances and close the gap on Girona? Remi lastly praises FC Barcelona...
Published 01/23/24
In this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel and Craig dissect FC Barcelona's 4-1 defeat by Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final, focusing on Xavi's managerial strategies and the squad's psychological approach. They also provide updates on FCB Femeni's recent performances and delve into the Best FIFA Football Awards for 2024, assessing the chances of Barcelona's nominees. Join Our Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/barcatalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/16/24
In this episode of Barca Talk, Remi analyzes FC Barcelona's recent encounters with Las Palmas and Barbstros. The discussion centers on the team's disappointing performances against these two lower-level teams, indicating a struggle to maintain their competitive edge. He also covers the individual standouts on the team, weighing in on the positives and negatives of their contributions. Additionally, he dives into the strategic changes needed from coach Xavi to enhance the team's performance as...
Published 01/09/24
In this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel and Remi dive into FC Barcelona's last two matches against Valencia and Almería. Barca continues to not be able to find its footing as the team struggles to finish the year sitting third in La Liga. They also discuss Jonatan Giráldez's decision to leave the FCB Femení and wonder if he is making the wrong decision by leaving this dynasty. Who is your MVP for the first half of the season? Join Our Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/barcatalk Learn more...
Published 12/21/23
In this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel and Niklas dive into FC Barcelona's challenging 2-4 loss to Girona, a match that highlighted their struggle in capitalizing on clear chances, a recurring issue this season. We also touch on Xavi Hernández's perspective on the team, describing Barcelona as "a Barça in construction" and focusing on the integration of young talents and the need for more consistent gameplay. Additionally, they offer a quick preview of the upcoming match against Antwerp,...
Published 12/12/23
In this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel and Remi delve into FC Barcelona's recent performances, including their victory over Atletico Madrid, highlighted by João Félix's crucial goal. We also examine Barca's tactical execution, focusing on their high-press strategy and defensive resilience, especially in light of Marc-Andre ter Stegen's injury and Iñaki Peña's role as a substitute goalkeeper. We also preview the Girona match looming this weekend. Join Our Patreon...
Published 12/07/23