The Barcelona Podcast

On episode 534,  Dan  reviews the 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid with his 5 Headlines! He talks about what Xavi got right from the start, João Felix's goal, the midfield trio, 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, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for...

On episode 533,  Dan and  Rafa Aldamuy discuss how Xavi's tactics might be too complicated after the 2-1 win over Porto. They talk about his coaching wins so far, midfield adjustments at the half, Cancelo's performance, and much more! Running Order: Is Xavi solving big or small problems? What is the weakness of the midfield? Can Cancelo repeat the Porto showing? What should Xavi do against Atletic...

On episode 532,  Dan  reviews the 2-1 win over Porto with his 5 Headlines! He talks about Cancelo's huge performance, the lack of Gavi in Barcelona's midfield, the frustrations on the Porto goal, 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, if you want to support the show, hea...

On episode 531,  Dan  reviews the 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano with his 5 Headlines! He talks about how Rayo succeeded with their press, the positive changes Barça made in the second half, 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, if you want to support the show, head over...

On episode 530,  Dan  and Román from La Liga Lowdown discuss Gavi's devastating injury and what it could mean for the young player. They talk about what's next for Gavi, what's next for Barcelona, and much more! Running Order: How long will Gavi be out? What does Xavi do to replace Gavi? How should young players be protected? Does Xavi struggle with game management? Join the new Discord server! Ch...

On episode 529,  Dan  and the Purist answer listener questions, including a dependence on de Jong, Balde's regression, and the financial situation! They talk about the next young players, when "hangover ball" might end, and much more! Running Order: Is Barcelona dependent on de Jong? Can Balde reverse his regression? When will "hangover ball" end? When can Barcelona spend again? The Purist's YouTu...

On episode 528,  Dan  reviews the 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves with his 5 Headlines! He talks about Lewandowski's brace, getting outplayed by Alaves, the pressure on Xavi, 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, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for m...

On episode 527,  Dan  reviews the 1-0 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk with his 5 Headlines! He talks about what it means for Shakhtar, what were Barcelona's issues, why Barcelona executed so poorly, 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, if you want to support the show, head ov...

On episode 526,  Dan  reviews the 1-0 win over Real Sociedad with his 5 Headlines! He talks about Real Sociedad's dominance, the tactical questions for Xavi, Araujo's late winner, 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, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreo...

On episode 525, Dan and Pablo Woolls-Blanco discuss Gundogan's harsh words for the locker room and ter Stegen's record in elite games. They talk about Aitana's Ballon d'Or, Messi's legacy, keeping Joao Felix, and much more! Running Order: Was Gundogan harsh with his words? Is ter Stegen the keeper for big games? What made Aitana so deserving? Should Barcelona keep Joao Felix? Join the new Discord...

On episode 524,  Dan and  Rafa Aldamuy discuss what Xavi might have learned from El Clasico. They talk about Oriol Romeu's role, the value of the dropped points, Araujo's penalty shout, and much more! Running Order: Can Barcelona still win La Liga? Did Tchouameni foul Araujo on the corner kick? Is Oriol Romeu now a bench player? Should Xavi have gone with Marc Guiu over Lewandowski? Rafa's Channel...

On episode 523,  Dan  reviews the 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in El Clasico with his 5 Headlines! He talks about the Gavi vs. Bellingham match-up, the swings of momentum, Gundogan's opening goal, and much more! tbpod.link/pele Pelé: Birth of a Legend on Apple: HERE Pelé: Birth of a Legend on Amazon: HERE Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spri...

On episode 522,  Dan  previews El Clásico, with the main talking point being about Barcelona's injured players! He talks about the potential starting line-ups, recent match-ups, 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, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon...

On episode 521,  Dan  reviews the 2-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk with his 5 Headlines! He talks about the quality play from Ferran Torres and Fermin Lopez, Oriol Romeu's mistake on the goal, Cancelo looking tired, and much more! tbpod.link/pele Pelé: Birth of a Legend on Apple: HERE Pelé: Birth of a Legend on Amazon: HERE Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona...

On episode 520,  Dan  reviews the 1-0 win over Athletic Club with his 5 Headlines! He talks about Marc Guiu's historic goal, the issues with Athletic Club's pressure, the experimental front line, 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, if you want to support the show, hea...

On episode 519,  Dan  takes a look at the history of FC Barcelona and the Ballon d'Or! He talks about changing parameters of the award, the Barça Brazilians who've won, Messi's wins, an Athletic Club preview, 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, if you want to support...

On episode 518,  Dan and  Ruri Barlow discuss the biggest surprises in La Liga this season, including Gavi, Jude Bellingham, and Girona. They talk about Takefusa Kubo, Javi Guerra, Las Palmas, and many more! Running Order: What does Barcelona need to do to manage the injuries? Can Jude Bellingham keep this up all season? What has made Girona so successful? Who has surprised in La Liga so far? Join...

On episode 517,  Dan and  ArsenKveFCB discuss the challenge Xavi has with managing Lamine Yamal's minutes. Then they give an update on some of the other teenagers Xavi is considering, including Pau Cubarsi, Guille Fernandez, and many more! *Note - Somehow we overlooked talking about Angel Alarcon. His story is a frustrating one - he's played 36 total minutes this season since coming back from an i...

On episode 516,  Dan  reviews the 2-2 draw with Granada with his 5 Headlines! He talks about Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest ever scorer in La Liga, the way Barcelona fought back from 2-0 down, the wild scenes late in the game, 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, i...

On episode 515,  Dan and  Rafa Aldamuy discuss Xavi's option up top to deal with the Lewandowski injury. They talk about the issues Barcelona as against the press, issues with VAR, and much more! Running Order: Who can replace Lewandowski for the next few weeks? How is Barcelona struggling against teams that press? What changes can be made to the midfield? How can VAR improve? Rafa's Channel -  @A...

On episode 514,  Dan  reviews the 1-0 win over Porto with his 5 Headlines! He talks about Ferran Torres' big moment, how Porto figured out Barcelona, the impact of VAR on the game, 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, if you want to support the show, head over to Patre...

On episode 513,  Dan  and Zach Lowy from Breaking the Lines discuss the upcoming Champions League match-up between Barcelona and Porto! They talk about Porto's important players, the many faces in the attack, their struggles replacing Otavio, and much more! Running Order: How will Porto line up against Barça? Who does Barcelona need to worry about against Porto? Will Nico Gonzalez feature? Will Fe...

On episode 512,  Dan  reviews the 1-0 win over Sevilla with his 5 Headlines! He talks about Raphinha's injury, Sergio Ramos' own goal, Fermín López, 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, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a  P...

On episode 511,  Dan  and the Purist discuss the problems that Xavi has to solve, especially against those pesky low blocks! They talk about playing against low blocks, Barça's right wing, midfield roles, the dilemma of the Joãos, and much more! Running Order: Where have the struggles come from against low blocks? What is the function of Barcelona's right wing? How will Xavi manage the midfield wi...

On episode 510,  Dan  reviews the 2-2 draw with Mallorca with his 5 Headlines! He talks about Barça's errors, the midfield without de Jong, the impact of the subs, 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, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more conte...