Synopsis
Weekly news and analysis of FC Barcelona in English. Your hosts, Brien Henderson and Gabriel Quiroga, are on a mission to entertain, inform, and connect FC Barcelona fans around the world. We cover La Liga, Champions League, Copa del Rey, Barcelona B, and FCB Femení as well as Lionel Messi and Co. https://www.barcatalk.net
Episodes
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The Fans React To Arthur and Miralem Pjanić Swap
03/07/2020 Duration: 31minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk --- We dissect the performance against Atlético de Madrid and why Setién was so conservative with a crucial game. The fans around the world react to the player swap deal of Arthur Melo and Miralem Pjanić. This deal has Arthur headed to Juventus and Miralem Pjanić coming to FC Barcelona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aspas’ Late Goal Robs Barca From A Crucial Victory
29/06/2020 Duration: 56minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk --- Today on Barca talk, FC Barcelona traveled to the northwest of Spain and faced Celta de Vigo where they did play much better due to the start of Ansu Fati and Riqui Puig. Iago Aspas late goal robbed Barca from a crucial victory and now Real Madrid have a clear advantage for the La Liga title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Barca’s Lethargic Performance In Sevilla Earns A Draw
22/06/2020 Duration: 55minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk --- Today on Barca talk, FC Barcelona traveled to the south of Spain, where their lethargic performance earned them a draw. With a lack of direct play, injuries, and age, Barcelona will be tested in their next match against Athletic Bilbao as Real Madrid are keeping the pressure on. Also, Frenkie de Jong could be out for a month and former Barca assistant Juan Carlos Unzué has been diagnosed with ALS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2007/08 FC Barcelona Oral History, Episode 1
16/06/2020 Duration: 26minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk --- FC Barcelona’s 2007/2008 campaign was a rocky campaign that didn’t yield any trophies. Since Pep Guardiola’s arrival at the Camp Nou, FC Barcelona has won a trophy in every campaign. As Barcelona fans we have enjoyed a period of bliss and sometimes it has been hard to imagine a season without winning a trophy. 2007/2008 was important because, right now, we are coming to the end of our most famous La Masia class and we may encounter inconsistent campaigns as we did between 1999 and 2007. We’ve assembled a panel of journalists to comment on the good, the bad, and everything in between from that rocky campaign.Today we are taking a look at that first third of the season, from preseason until the end of November.Follow Ben Hayward: https://twitter.com/bghaywardFollow Diego Lorijn: https://twitter.com/DiegoLorijnFollow Kevin Williams: https://twitter.com/kevvwillFollow Roy Nemer: https://twitter.com/RoyNemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho
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Messi Leads Barca With A 4-0 Victory In Mallorca
15/06/2020 Duration: 43minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk --- Today on Barca talk, La Liga is back and FC Barcelona traveled to the island of Mallorca where they earned a 4-0 victory lead by Lionel Messi with his goal and two assists. Barcelona were able to restart their league campaign with a comfortable win as Martin Braithwaite and Jordi Alba scored as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Talking La Liga Restart With Semra Hunter
08/06/2020 Duration: 56minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk --- Today on Barca talk, as we are getting closer to the restart of La Liga we speak with Semra Hunter of La Liga TV. We discuss the new rule changes, La Liga, Champions League, and relegation battles, as well as recent FC Barcelona news. Follow Semra Hunter: https://twitter.com/SemraHunterDonate to 8 Can't Wait: https://8cantwait.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Analyzing The End of La Liga
01/06/2020 Duration: 53minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk --- With La Liga’s restart around the corner, we analyze the remaining fixtures for both Barça and Real Madrid. Points are sure to be dropped with the strange format players and clubs will be thrown into, but it will be a matter of who can find form quicker. Regardless of what happens to “this season’s” LaLiga, president Javier Tebas has come out and said that the 2020/21 LaLiga season will start on September 12th, which is positive news for those who were concerned that the league play would be at an alternate time of the year than what we are accustomed to. Barça’s scouting network has been cut in half, so Cole and Alejandro discuss what they predict may happen for not only transfers in the future, but the pipeline of La Masia. As part of the club’s tactic to save financial ground because of this pandemic, we may see the depth or quality of La Masia diminish in the years to come. Latest transfer rumors include Lautaro, of course, and Rafinha and Lenglet ma
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La Liga Returns June 8
25/05/2020 Duration: 47minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk --- La Liga has announced a restart date of June 8th, which means we are weeks away from football. Cole and Alejandro discuss what that means to them, as well as their thoughts on what exactly that may look like and the risk of pausing football again after it restarts. The word “Remontada” is officially added to the French language, which is a bit of banter from the government to their domestic league champions, PSG. Suárez is nearly declared fit, but may see a different role under Setién when football returns. Will players return to football if it means placing their family at risk? Some players across Europe are not reporting to training because of fear of bringing it home to their family. Transfer rumors are about all we can talk about until football kicks off again. Cole and Alejandro discuss the latest news around ter Stegen, Arturo Vidal, Rakitic, Miralem Pjanic, Neymar, Coutinho’s possible return and a deal that Everton may pull off for the fourth tim
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If You Had To Choose: Neymar or Lautaro?
18/05/2020 Duration: 46minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk --- Football is back in Germany. Lionel Messi has been giving more interviews with the Spanish season remaining on pause. Jordi Cardoner has made public FC Barcelona’s debt. Quique Sétien has named his current preferred midfield. And transfer rumors are just about the only thing Barça fans can really get into these days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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FC Barcelona Players Return For Training
11/05/2020 Duration: 01h02minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk --- FC Barcelona players got a clean bill of health as they returned to practice and it looks like La Liga is inching closer to starting. We discuss the latest news coming from Spain regarding the restart and the new rule changes for upcoming games. Also, we address the latest player rumors and relive some Barca history from the past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Will Arthur Melo and Miralem Pjanic swap teams?
04/05/2020 Duration: 54minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk --- We discuss the latest news from Spain as well as the main player movement rumors. The biggest player rumor of the week is Arthur Melo and Miralem Pjanic to swap teams. Also, we relive Lionel Messi’s first goal 15 years ago against Albacete and give our takes on the Andres Iniesta documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Barca Legends - Xavi Hernandez
01/05/2020 Duration: 11minSupport this podcast --- http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk --- It’s another legends episode, this time we’re talking about one of the greatest midfielders the game has seen, one of Spain’s greatest players in history. We’re talking about Xavi Hernandez. We’ll break down his playing career, what made him a Barca legend, and our favorite memories of this unrivaled player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Bartomeu’s Transfer Policies and FC Barcelona News
27/04/2020 Duration: 01h04minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk // Though La Liga continues to be suspended, FC Barcelona continue to make news. We will discuss Camp Nou’s new naming rights, how much money will really go to Covid-19 relief? We also address the latest rumor, is Arthur Melo really headed to Inter Milan? We also discuss in depth the transfers under Bartomeu and the board since joining FC Barcelona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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FC Barcelona News and Notes
20/04/2020 Duration: 59minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk // FC Barcelona continue to make news during this health crisis as we discuss some of the news coming from Spain. We also address the many transfer rumors that keep popping up. Are Laturo Martinez and N’golo Kante bringing their talents to the Camp Nou? We also answer some listener questions about the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rewatchables: Luis Suárez Brace
13/04/2020 Duration: 01h22sSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk // We continue our Rewatchables series as we break down the Clásico from the 2015-2016 La Liga season. This classic game is marked by Luis Suarez’ brace, a goal by Neymar and a golazo by Andres Iniesta. As always, we discuss the players that made the game special, nostalgic moments and analyze the goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rewatchables: Messi's First Hat Trick
10/04/2020 Duration: 51minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk // We continue our Rewatchables series as we break down the Clásico from the 2006-2007 La Liga season. This classic game is marked by 3 goals on each side and, more importantly, Messi’s first hat trick. As always, we discuss the players that made the game special, nostalgic moments and analyze the goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rewatchables: Champions League Semi Final 2015, Bayern Munich
03/04/2020 Duration: 44minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk // We revisit a classic FC Barcelona game, the 2015 Champions League semi final. FCB defeated Bayern Munich 3-0 at the Camp Nou. Gabriel and Cole discuss this classic match in recent FC Barcelona history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rewatchables: Champions League Final 2011
30/03/2020 Duration: 55minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk // We revisit a classic FC Barcelona game, the 2011 Champions League final. FCB defeated Manchester United 3-1 at Wembley Stadium. Gabriel and Alejandro discuss this classic match in recent FC Barcelona history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Barcelona Fantasy Draft, Rounds 9-11
27/03/2020 Duration: 21minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk // We’re finishing off our FC Barcelona fantasy draft with three rounds of picks in the forward and midfield positions. It’s no surprise which player gets taken in the first round, but who will be drafted after that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Barcelona Fantasy Draft, Rounds 6-8
25/03/2020 Duration: 21minSUPPORT THIS PODCAST http://bit.ly/SupportBarcaTalk // We’re continuing our FC Barcelona fantasy draft with three rounds of picks in the midfield. Who will get the likes of Andrés Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, and Sergio Busquets on their teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices