The Barcelona Podcast

How Real Madrid Beat Barcelona's Press to Win El Clásico

4.4K views · 2d ago · 46:41

Dan and Domagoj give their thoughts on the Ballon d'Or outcome before diving back into the issues Barcelona had in El Clásico. They focus on Barça's press and how Mourinho figured out how to get through it, plus the problems at the back and possible solutions.

Topics: Ballon d'Or Reactions · Big Changes Needed? · How Madrid Beat Barcelona's Press · Lamine Yamal, Balde and de Jong Roles · Solutions

Real Madrid Exposes Barcelona | 5 Headlines and the Tactical Failures that Cost Barcelona the Game

5.5K views · 4d ago · 20:52

Guest: Real Madrid Exposes Barcelona

Barcelona failed to learn the lessons of PSG and fell to their eternal rivals Real Madrid 2-1. How did Mourinho and Madrid win the tactical battle against Hansi Flick in another intense edition of El Clásico? Listen to the full podcast

Topics: Mourinho's Plan · Right Place at the Right Time · Back to Even · de Jong Wrinkle · Transition Torture

El Clásico Preview: Negreira, Tebas, and Big Predictions

3.1K views · 1w ago · 56:28

Guest: El Clásico Preview

As Real Madrid and Barcelona prepare for El Clásico, Dan and Diego team up to break down the on-field match-ups and off-field controversy. They talk about the news surrounding Javier Tebas and the ongoing Negreira case. Finally, they tackle line-up and score predictions ahead of the huge La Liga clash.

Topics: Negreira Case · Lessons from PSG · Line-ups Predictions · Score Predictions

How did PSG Expose Barcelona's Biggest Weaknesses? | 5 Headlines from 4-2 Loss

5.3K views · 1w ago · 17:01

With Rodri missing from the starting XI, Barça were second best against PSG. The home team taught the Catalans a few lessons about the standard of Champions League winners despite goals from Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal.

Topics: Completely Overwhelmed Early · Joan Garcìa Let Down · Pedri and Bernal Thoughts · Espart and Yamal Give Hope · PSG are the Standard

Who will Hansi Flick Start vs. PSG? | Champions League Preview

5.7K views · 1w ago · 13:14

Guest: Champions League Preview

Hansi Flick has some choices to make against PSG if Gerard Martín can't start. Will it be Rodri at CB? The youngster Álex Campos? A shocking return to action for Frenkie de Jong? Listen to the full podcast

Topics: PSG Preview · Flick's Choices for Defense · Chance for Alex Campos? · What Not to Expect

Wild 7-Goal Thriller and Lamine Yamal's Best Goal? | 5 Headlines from 5-2 Real Betis Battle

3.9K views · 1w ago · 18:41

Lamine Yamal's form is otherworldly at the moment, and a few mistakes from the Catalans didn't stop Barcelona from making history on the road against Real Betis. Seven total goals, a red card, and plenty of VAR were just some of the highlights of a wild La Liga battle.

Topics: Absolute Screamer · Out jumped again · A Lead and Some Luck · Descent to Chaos · Away Goals for Days

Lamine Yamal is Unfair and Barça Survive "Hell" | 5 Headlines from 4-1 Win over Galatasaray

7.3K views · 2w ago · 15:05

After a first half that saw the home side go up 1-0 and almost 2-0, Barça found their mojo in the second half and Lamine Yamal put on a show. Four goals later and the Catalans continue their historic start. Listen to the full podcast

Topics: Surviving the Hell Storm · Cancelo Flips Momentum · Lamine Yamal is Unfair · Time to Take Over · Closer to a Fifth

Gordon and Gabriel Jesus do their best Raphinha Impressions | 5 Headlines from 3-0 Win vs. Getafe

5.8K views · 2w ago · 8:07

Without Raphinha and coming back from an extended international break, Barcelona didn't waste any time jumping all over Getafe. Anthony Gordon got his first and Jules Kounde made some history for French players in Catalonia.

Topics: Gordon Will Take It · Getafe Can't Clear · Let's Talk Gavi & Eric · Kounde Gets His · Set Up for Galatasaray?

The 15 Greatest Barcelona Goals of All-Time

1.8K views · 3w ago · 1:08:54

Dan is joined by Diego (@DSpot ) and Levon (Barsalev) to draft the best 15 goals in Barcelona's history. They go through the decades, pick some legends, and see who comes out best. Who won the draft? Comment with your favorite goal from the match and a nickname for podcast supporters

Man City's Crisis Could Be Barcelona's Opportunity

7K views · 4w ago · 11:53

Manchester City has been found guilty of over 100+ charges, and while no sanctions have come down yet, Barcelona and other clubs must be circling. Which player would you try to sign if Barcelona could? Comment with your favorite goal from the match and a nickname for podcast supporters

Topics: Manchester City Charges · Erling Haaland · Josko Gvardiol · Nico O'Reilly · Cavan Sullivan

Can Barcelona Win the Champions League With This Defense?

6.9K views · 1mo ago · 36:12

Dan and Domagoj do a deep dive on Barcelona's defense. They talk through the press, high line, and the issues that the defense could keep having. Then they compare Barça and its centre-back group to other Champions League favorites.

Topics: High Line and Defensive Transitions · Compared to UCL Favorites

Barcelona's Next Center-Back Might Already Be Here

7.4K views · 1mo ago · 11:37

The attention has rightly been on Barcelona's attack to start the season, but is the defense still missing something? The lack of a left-footed centre-back signing in the summer was a point of frustration for Culers, but just like other positions, is the answer inside the club?

Topics: A Centre-Back Short · Hafiz Gariba · Other Names to Know · Still Searching

Raphinha's Perfect Hat-Trick Heroics | 5 Headlines from 3-1 Win vs. Sevilla

6.9K views · 1mo ago · 11:24

Guest: Raphinha's Perfect Hat-Trick Heroics

Barcelona faced their most challenging match of the season so far, and still came out with a 3-1 win. Raphinha made some hat-trick history while Rodri diagnosed how Sevilla gave them a fight. Listen to the full podcast

Topics: Barcelona 3-1 Sevilla · Fofana First · Raphinha has the Answer · Rodri to the Rescue · Perfect Hat-Trick · Any Worries?

Raphinha's Hat-Trick Headlines Rout of Racing | 5 Headlines from 7-2 Win

6.7K views · 1mo ago · 16:59

Racing Santander were the latest victim to Barcelona's sensational start to the season. Two more worrying signs at the back were the lowlights on a rainy night full of highlights, with Raphinha and his hat-trick signing brightest. Or maybe it was Cancelo's opener. Or the Adeyemi and Lamine Yamal seventh.

Topics: Barcelona 7-2 Racing Santander · Cancelo's Cannon · Off to the Races · Too Much Pressure · Out of Retirement · Adeyemi Fun and Balde Back

Did 4 Goals Paper Over a Sloppy Showing? | 5 Headlines from 4-2 Levante Win

4.1K views · 1mo ago · 13:04

Barcelona put four past Levante, with two from Lamine Yamal, a first senior team goal for Xavi Espart, and a fun solo effort from Karim Adeyemi, but all that scoring might have been papered over some concerning defensive trends.

Topics: Barcelona 4-2 Levante · Espart Scores First · Lamine Yamal Times Two · Could Have Been More · Things get Nervy · Adeyemi's Insurance