FC Barcelona will play in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals against Albacete tonight at the Estadio Carlos Belmonte in Albacete, Spain. Barcelona reached this stage after beating Racing Santander 2-0 in the Round of 16 of the Copa Del Rey last month.
Hansi Flick said Barcelona will continue to support Ronald Araújo after the defender netted on his first start for the club since returning from a mental health break against Albacete in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday.
Robert Lewandowski has made his intentions clear for the immediate future by choosing to remain at Barcelona despite renewed interest from Saudi Arabia.
On Tuesday, Barcelona continue their efforts to retain their Copa del Rey crown when they take on Albacete in their quarter-final clash at the Estadio Carlos Belmonte.
In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Chelsea are eyeing a move for Barcelona forward Ferran Torres. It has been mentioned that the Blues are showing interest in recruiting the Spanish talent this summer.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has noted that his side are not defensively tight enough, in response to questions about the team’s mentality and chances of winning the Champions League.
FC Barcelona advanced to the UEFA Champions League knockout round playoff after a solid group stage performance. The Catalan club secured a top-eight spot, finishing in fifth place following a 4-1 victory over FC Copenhagen on the final matchday of the tournament's first phase.
Joan Garcia has been one of the signings of the season so far, with the Barcelona goalkeeper having excelled since his arrival from Espanyol last summer.
This season has been a difficult one for Marc Bernal, who has struggled for minutes with Barcelona since returning from injury. After making his comeback in September after 12 months out following an ACL tear, the teenager has made few appearances, although he is now starting to gain more prominence.
It has been a busy winter transfer window for Barcelona, who still have work to do before next week’s deadline. There will be no more first team signings, but a number of deals are being worked on for Barca Atletic, with one of those being for Hamza Abdelkarim.
Hansi Flick’s comments ahead of the Champions League knockout rounds have underlined a growing acceptance inside FC Barcelona that the club is operating below the level set by Premier League sides.
The atmosphere at the Spotify Camp Nou is set to be electric. Barcelona are getting ready to host FC Copenhagen for a massive Champions League clash. Hansi Flick’s side has a mountain to climb, mostly because a brutal run of injuries has gutted the squad at the worst possible time.
Barcelona’s managerial landscape has suddenly shifted from cautious optimism to forward-looking strategy as the club balances current success under Hansi
FC Barcelona is having a phenomenal start to 2026. So far, they have won all their games, and their streak includes an impressive 5-0 victory and a win over Real Madrid.