The Barcelona Podcast

On episode 509,  Dan  reviews the 3-2 win over Celta de Vigo with his 5 Headlines! He talks about what Xavi got wrong and Rafa Benitez got right, what Xavi did to solve the problems, Barça's historic comeback, 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...

*NOTE - This show was recorded just prior to the official announcement of Xavi's renewal, but everything we said still makes sense **NOTE - Dan's audio was cutting out due to feedback from Emile's mic, but it's only in a few spots On episode 508,  Dan  and Emile discuss Xavi's renewal, Balde's renewal, and the recent success with the João, Félix and Cancelo. They talk the difficult financial choic...

On episode 507,  Dan  reviews the 5-0 win over Royal Antwerp with his 5 Headlines, plus a bonus headline about the UEFA Youth League win! He talks about João Félix's continued excellence, more good stuff from Gavi, so many young players, 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...

On episode 506,  Dan  reviews the 5-0 win over Real Betis with his 5 Headlines! He talks about Felix playing off Lewandowski, the confidence of Ferran Torres, the difference Cancelo makes, 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 505,  Dan  discusses La Liga's salary cap for Barcelona and what that means for January and beyond! He talks Tebas' role, plus more listener questions about Ansu Fati, La Liga's title race, 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...

On episode 504,  Dan  answers listener questions, including topics like Xavi's tactics and Gavi's potential! He talks gate revenue, Lamine Yamal expectations, wasting 100m on one player, 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...

On episode 503,  Dan  hits the news of the week, including the Champions League squad list and award season! He talks Aitana's Ballon d'Or chances, Bojan's role at the club, the latest on the the Spanish federation movement, 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...

On episode 502,  Dan  reviews the 2-1 win over Osasuna with his 5 Headlines! He talks Kounde playing at his best, the ugly way that Barcelona won, big questions for Xavi's tactics, 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 501,  Dan  gives his summer transfer grades! He goes over the new additions, including Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix, and the players who have gone, including Ousmane Dembele and Ansu Fati. He also discusses the more notable movement involving Barça Atlétic. Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts i...

It's finally the 500th episode! On episode 500,  Dan  brings on fellow founding co-host Francesc Tomas to have some fun with the 500th show and review the 4-3 win over Villarreal. They listen to bloopers, talk about Lamine Yamal, throw some blame on the goals, and much more! Running Order: How did we reach 500 shows? Should Lamine Yamal be the starter when Raphinha returns? Who was to blame on the...

On episode 499,  Dan  is joined by Amos Murphy from City Report Podcast to discuss Joao Cancelo's to Barcelona. They talk about his style of play, the concerns about his attitude, how Xavi could use him, and much more! Running Order: What does Cancelo do well? How did Pep get the best out of him? What happened at City and Bayern? Is the game getting more vertical? Join the new Discord server! Chec...

On episode 498,  Dan  reviews the 2-0 win over Cadiz with his 5 Headlines! He talks Xavi starting Lamine Yamal, how Barcelona broke through, the long-term concerns of the starting formation, Spain winning the Women's World Cup, 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 y...

On episode 497,  Dan  provides all the academy names you need to know for the 2023-24 season, including Noah Darvich, Marc Bernal, and Guille Fernanez! He talks the young squad that Rafa Marquez will have with Barça Atletic, the U-18 players who will get call-ups up the ranks, Spain and England at the Women's World Cup, and much more! Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https:/...

On episode 496,  Dan  and Levon discuss the draw with Getafe and play Overreaction or Under reaction. They talks about refereeing in La Liga, Lewandowski's form to start the season, Lamine Yamal's first team role, and much more! Running Order: Was the refereeing against Getafe a bigger concern? Is Lewandowski's form a bigger worry? Is Kounde or Araujo the better choice at RB? How much will Xavi us...

On episode 495,  Dan  reviews the 0-0 draw with Getafe with his 5 Headlines! He talks the abundance of physicality, the refereeing display, how Barça got in their own way, 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 mo...

On episode 494,  Dan  previews every single La Liga squad as the new season gets underway! He talks Madrid's chances without Courtois, the new faces at Real Betis and Villarreal, Las Palmas' chances of staying up, 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 sup...

On episode 493,  Dan  reviews the 4-2 win against Tottenham for the Joan Gamper Trophy with his 5 Headlines! He talks the defensive concerns, Ansu Fati's goal and the rumors, Lamine Yamal impressing, 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,...

On episode 492,  Dan  and the Purist discuss Xavi's Barcelona with and without Ousmane Dembele! They talk about Neymar, Ansu Fati, functional players or players with freedom, preseason tactics, and much more! Running Order: Will Xavi change his tactics without Dembele? Which players are functional and which players have freedom? Does Xavi trust young players? Has Xavi's press evolved from last sea...

On episode 491,  Dan  reviews the 1-0 win against AC Milan with his 5 Headlines! He talks Dembélé in the stands, Ansu Fati's goal, who impressed in preseason, 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! B...

On episode 490,  Dan and  Rafa Aldamuy discuss Dembele's pending move to PSG and the preseason 3-0 win over Real Madrid. They talk about losing Dembele, Frenkie de Jong starring against Real Madrid, squad depth, and much more! Running Order: What is Barcelona losing by losing Dembele? Is there someone on the market to replace him? What worked against Madrid? Which positions can't lose the starters...

On episode 489,  Dan  reviews the 3-0 win against Real Madrid with a special preseason round of 5 Headlines! He talks Fermín López, Dembélé and Ferran Torres, Real Madrid-Barcelona intensity, 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 488,  Dan  reviews the 5-3 loss to Arsenal by bringing back an old segment from the past - La Bolsa! He gives a stock up, down, or even for all 23 players that featured, plus 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 Patr...

On episode 487,  Dan  and Levon discuss the announcement of the new captains and João Félix rumors. They talks about the most recent exits including Chadi Riad, some exits around La Liga, questions for Xavi ahead of the season, and much more! Running Order: Did Barcelona pick the right captains? Would João Félix fit at Barcelona? Will Barcelona regret letting go of Riad or Nico? Who plays the most...

On episode 486,  Dan  and Emile discuss the roster for the upcoming tour in the United States. They talk who made the cut, who didn't make the cut, a preview of the Women's World Cup, and much more! Running Order: Who didn't make the squad list for the tour? Which academy kids could impress? How big will Xavi's squad be? How will Spain deal with all the drama in the Women's World Cup? Join the new...

On episode 485,  Dan  and Domagoj Kostanjšak analyze Barcelona's signing for 2024, Vitor Roque. They talk about the Brazilian's current skillset, his potential and comparisons, Oriol Romeu's signing, and much more! Running Order: What does Vitor Roque do well? Who could Vitor Roque be in Europe? Where could Vitor Roque struggle at Barcelona? How important is the Oriol Romeu signing? Join the new D...