The Barcelona Podcast

On episode 609, Dan hands out his player ratings for Barcelona's 2-1 win over Athletic Club. He talks about Lewandowski's winner, Lamine Yamal's golazo, Pedri's masterclass, and much more! Watchalong for Rayo Vallecano - HERE - Use Promo Code - holaculers Join the Discord server! Check out our merch store: tbpod.link/store Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the s...

On episode 608, Dan and Ruri Barlow discuss Gundogan's move back to Manchester City and talk about Barcelona's messy transfer window. They talk about Real Madrid's title chances, the big moves around La Liga, and much more! Watchalong for Athletic Club - HERE - Use Promo Code - holaculers Running Order: Is there any silver lining about the Gundogan move? What is Barcelona's plan (do they have one)...

On episode 607, Dan discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly from Barcelona's 2-1 win over Valencia. He talks about Lewandowski's brace, Marc Bernal's senior debut, shaky moments at the back, and much more! Watchalong for Athletic Club - HERE - Use Promo Code - holaculers Running Order: How did Marc Bernal do in his Barça debut? Can Lewandowski escape the criticism? Were there concerns with the d...

On episode 606, Dan is joined by Justin from RBL Talk: An RB Leipzig Podcast to talk all about Dani Olmo and his best fit at Barcelona. They talk about his injury history, his best skills, how Hansi Flick might use him, and much more! Watchalong for Valencia - HERE - Use Promo Code - holaculers Running Order: Was Dani Olmo worth his price tag? Where will he fit in Flick's system? Are injuries a co...

On episode 605, Dan reviews the Gamper Trophy match against Monaco and predicts Barcelona's depth chart for the season. He looks at where Dani Olmo may fit, which players may be on the way out, and much more! Watchalong for Valencia - HERE - Use Promo Code - holaculers Running Order: Was there anything to learn from the 3-0 loss to Monaco? Who is still on the way out this summer? What is Flick's d...

On episode 604, Dan looks at the big ideas from the US preseason tour and then plays La Bolsa (Stock up/stock down) for every player that featured under Hansi Flick so far. He looks at the partnership between Marc Casado and Marc Bernal, the good from Pablo Torre and Pau Victor, worries about Vitor Roque, and much more! Watchalong - HERE - Use Promo Code - holaculers Running Order: What was the be...

On episode 603, Dan discusses Pau Victor's future in or out of the first team. He explains how unlikely it would be for him to make the first team, the skills that Hansi Flick might like, and much more! Watchalong - HERE - Use Promo Code - holaculers Running Order: Where did Pau Victor come from? Are there examples of his situation? Are his preseason goals enough for a first team spot? What are Pa...

On episode 602, Dan tries to figure out Flick's methodology after one game in charge. He looks at the partnership between Marc Casado and Marc Bernal, the movement of Pablo Torre and Pau Victor, the emergence of Toni Fernandez, and much more! Watchalong - HERE - Use Promo Code - holaculers Running Order: How will Flick set up his team? Will Casado and/or Bernal stick with the first team? What are...

On episode 601 Dan goes through the top 5 news of the week, including Spain winning the Euros, Lamine Yamal being Young Player of the Tournament, and Ronald Araujo's injury. He answers more listener questions about Deco and Nico Williams, looks at the young players that Hansi Flick is watching, and much more! Running Order: How special was Lamine Yamal at the Euros? What are the ramifications of t...

It's a Listener Questions show for Episode 600!  Dan and  Levon answer listener questions. They talk about Ansu Fati's future, Kounde and the outside backs, Dan reflects on 600 episodes, and much more! Running Order: Where are the club's finances now? Will Ansu Fati get another shot at Barcelona? What were the highs and lows of 600 episodes? What are the expectations for Flick's first season? Join...

On episode 599,  Dan and  ArsenKveFCB discuss how likely it is that top La Masia talents will make the first team with a tier list. They provide updates on Guille Fernandez, Marc Bernal, Oscar Gistau, and much more! Running Order: Why did Marc Guiu leave? When could Culers see Guille Fernandez? Could Noah Darvich get a chance under Hansi Flick? Is Landry Farre on track with his development? Join t...

On episode 598,  Dan and  Ruri Barlow discuss Barcelona players at the Euros, particularly Lamine Yamal and Pedri with Spain. They talk about Ilkay Gundogan and Germany, Christensen with Denmark, Kounde and France, and much more! Running Order: Would Nico Williams help highlight Lamine Yamal even more? Is Pedri playing his best position with Spain? How is Ilkay Gundogan standing out with Germany?...

On episode 597,  Dan and  Hafed (BarcaBoy ) rank Barcelona's transfer targets (including returning players on loan) with a tier list. They talk about the tough decisions with returners, big targets and sensible targets, the 1:1 issue, and much more! Running Order: Which players returning from loan will stick around? Will both Joãos be back? Who are the most likely transfers this summer? What needs...

On episode 596,  Dan  and The Purist take a deep dive into the tactics of Hansi Flick and the differences and similarities with Xavi. They talk about his pressing system, problems that Flick has to solve, which players might shine under Flick, and much more! Running Order: What is similar with Flick and Xavi's tactics? What are the differences between Flick and Xavi? What problems does Flick need...

On episode 595,  Dan  and Levon discuss the highs and lows of Xavi's time in charge of FC Barcelona. They talk about his successes and his failures, the biggest questions for Hansi Flick, and much more! Running Order: Where does Xavi rank with Barça's managers all-time? What was Xavi's biggest success? What was Xavi's biggest mistake? Which players are most intriguing under Flick? *Apologies on th...

On episode 594,  Dan  reviews the 2-1 win over Sevilla with his 5 Headlines! He talks about the good aspects of a team goal, the bad aspects of a poor defense, the tremendous season by Fermín Lopez, and much more! Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts! Be...

On episode 593,  Dan  reviews the 2-0 win for the Barça Femení over Lyon with his 5 Headlines! He talks about the legacy of this version of the Femení, the incredible defensive effort from Barcelona, the brilliance of Caroline Graham Hansen, and much more! Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spo...

On episode 592,  Dan  and Ines Braga Sampaio preview the Champions League final match-up between the Barça Femení and Lyon. They talk Alexia Putellas resigning, how Barcelona will defend Diani, Dan talks Hansi Flick, and much more! Running Order: Do Lyon have a mental edge over Barcelona? How will Barça defend Diani? What are the key match-ups? Is Hansi Flick the next Barça manager? Join the new D...

On episode 591,  Dan  reviews the 3-0 win over Rayo Vallecano with his 5 Headlines! He talks about Lamine Yamal's latest piece of history, Pedri's brace, Vitor Roque's cameo, and much more! Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts! Become a  Patreon  to supp...

On episode 590,  Dan  reviews the 2-0 win over Almería with his 5 Headlines! He talks about Fermin's brace, Lamine Yamal logging more minutes, the latest Xavi drama, and much more! Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts! Become a  Patreon  to support the s...

On episode 589,  Dan  and Domagoj Kostanjšak give Raphinha some recognition for his season. They talk about Lewandowski's unhappy subbing, Pedri's best position, Vitor Roque, and much more! Running Order: Is the Real Sociedad a sign of things to come? What is Pedri's function? What has made Raphinha so important? What is expected of Lewandowski? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch sto...

On episode 588,  Dan  reviews the 2-0 win over Real Sociedad with his 5 Headlines! He talks about Lewandowski's effort, Cubarsí versus Becker, Raphinha's 90 minute showing, and much more! Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts! Become a  Patreon  to suppor...

On episode 587,  Dan and  Ruri Barlow discuss the big takeaways from the Girona loss and the current transfer buzz. They choose between Dani Olmo and Nico Williams, Ansu Fati's next move, Xavi Simons links, and much more! Running Order: What was the problem against Girona? Is Vitor Roque already gone for next season? Would you choose Dani Olmo or Nico Williams? Where should Ansu Fati go next seaso...

On episode 586,  Dan  reviews the 4-2 loss to Girona with his 5 Headlines! He talks about how Xavi set up his team, how Michel's changes changed everything, the rough day for the defense, and much more! Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts! Become a  Pat...

On episode 585,  Dan and  Emile discuss the issue of a Vitor Roque loan and Barça Femení to another Champions League final. They talk about the Valencia match issues, Lewandowski's future, Araujo's errors, and much more! Running Order: What is the Vitor Roque concern? Can Araujo fix his errors? How did the Femení get past Chelsea? Will Alexia Putellas be back next season? Emile's Femení Substack:...