The Barcelona Podcast

On episode 484,  Dan discusses what Iñigo Martínez is bringing to FC Barcelona. He discusses his career, his playing style, and his probable role under Xavi. Finally, a feature on Ana María Martínez Sagi, an important figure in Barcelona's history. Running Order: Why didn't Iñigo Martínez join Barcelona earlier? What is Martínez bringing to the club? Would Pablo Maffeo be a good choice? Who was An...

On episode 483,  Dan is joined by Adam from BarcaBreakdown and Barça Buzz to discuss the huge number of players currently with the first team as preseason begins. They talk about the players likely to leave, players who could stay, Vitor Roque's impending signing, and much more! Running Order: Which youngsters were most surprising getting called up to preseason training? Is there a world where Bar...

On episode 482,  Dan discusses the latest about Vitor Roque and missing out on Arda Guler. He discusses the positives and negatives about Barcelona's place in the transfer window. Finally, a feature on Josep Boter Mas, Barcelona's greatest scout. Running Order: How close is Vitor Roque? How did Barcelona miss out on Arda Guler? What does a good window look like? Who was Josep Boter? Join the new D...

On episode 481,  Dan and  Diego Lorijn discuss the closing of Barça TV and the current direction of the club. They talk about Diego's time with FC Barcelona, how Barcelona can compete with Europe's best, their newest hydration partner, and much more! Running Order: Why is Barça TV closing? What players are different from what the media portrays them as? How can Barcelona compete with the best in E...

On episode 480,  Dan and  Rafa Aldamuy discuss Barcelona's continued search for a pivot. They talk about Brozovic (before the deal to Al Nassr, Sorry!), the philosophy of Barça's CDM through the years, Oriol Romeu, and much more! Running Order: Why does Barcelona still need a pivot after Gundogan's signing? Why is La Masia the only option for Busquets' "successor"? Would Oriol Romeu suffice? Why d...

On episode 479,  Dan  is joined by Amos Murphy from City Report Podcast to discuss Ilkay Gundogan's move from Manchester City to Barcelona. They talk about his legacy in Manchester, style of play, Pep Guardiola, and much more! Running Order: Why is Gundogan leaving City? Will Gundogan's injuries be an issue? Where does Gundogan fit at Barcelona? What is Pep Guardiola's managerial legacy? Join the...

On episode 478,  Dan  answers the rest of the listener questions, including Ardu Guler rumors and Vitor Roque playing time. He talks about the new jersey, the fixture list, Xavi's first full season, and much more! Running Order: How does Xavi and Guardiola's first years compare? What would Arda Guler add to the first team? Which La Masia players will go on the preseason tour? How much playing time...

On episode 477,  Dan  and Emile answer listener questions about the measure of success next season and Victor Font's comments. They talk about the team's depth, Christensen as a pivot, and much more! Running Order: What does a successful 2023-24 look like? Is Barcelona at the necessary level to compete for Europe? Do Victor Font's comments have merit? Could Christensen play in a double pivot? Join...

On episode 476,  Dan  and Levon hand out the season awards! They give out the Messi Player of the Season Award, the Puyol Leadership Award, the Twitter Scapegoat Award, and much more! Running Order: Who was Barcelona's best player? Who was the pleasant surprise? Who was the biggest scapegoat online? What was Xavi's worst decision this season? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store:...

On episode 475,  Dan  and Domagoj Kostanjšak discuss the three names that keep popping up on the sell list. They talk about where Barcelona would get goals from without them, Barça Atlétic's loss in the play-offs, Mikayil Ngor Faye, and much more! Running Order: Who is on Barcelona's must-sell list? Where would goals come from without any natural left wingers? How big of a set-back was Barça Atlét...

On episode 474,  Dan  and Luis Mazariegos break down the Messi to Inter Miami move from all perspectives. They talk about Messi's choice, the competition in MLS, Barcelona's statement, and much more! Running Order: What is the general reaction to the news? Is MLS better than social media says it is? What do you think of Barça's statement? What does this mean for Barça's transfer window? Join the n...

On episode 473,  Dan  is joined by Ines Braga Sampaio review the historic comeback for the Femení in the Champions League Final! They talk about the two very different halves, the players that made the difference, and much more! Running Order: How did Wolfsburg start the game on the right foot? What changed for the second half? Who is Barça's Ballon d'Or candidate? What if Ansu Fati sticks around?...

On episode 472,  Dan  is joined by Ines Braga Sampaio to preview the WUCL final between the Barça Femení and Wolfsburg! They try to pick the line-up, get into the tactical nuance, and much more! Running Order: Who will start for the Femení? How much can Alexia Putellas give? What makes Wolfsburg dangerous? What is the latest Messi news? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https...

On episode 471,  Dan  and Levon say farewell to Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and the Camp Nou! They talk about Ansu Fati's future (again), Alba's legend status, the players christened the "next" Busquets, and much more! Running Order: Is Alba a club legend? Was there something to Ansu Fati's goals? Who were heirs to Busquets? Is it really the end of the Camp Nou? Join the new Discord server! Check...

*Attention: The audio is a bit rough for the first two minutes but it improves after that On episode 470,  Dan  and Emile discuss Jordi Alba's legacy at FC Barcelona. They talk about his highs and lows, the Kounde rumors, the pivot list, and much more! Running Order: Is Jordi Alba the best LB in Barça's history? How will Jordi Alba be remembered? Is the Kounde buzz real? Which pivot is most likely...

On episode 469,  Dan and  Rafa Aldamuy discuss Barcelona 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad and the trophy celebration. They talk Zubimendi staying at Real Sociedad, ter Stegen going for the clean sheet record, more racial abuse targeted at Vini Jr., and much more! Running Order: Was the trophy presentation good enough? What does Zubimendi do so well? Will ter Stegen get the clean sheet record in Spain? Ho...

On episode 468,  Dan  takes on the week's biggest stories, including Mateu Alemany "return" and Kimmich rumors. Topics include Messi business, Jordi Alba's contract, a dream window, and opportunities down the stretch. Rundown: Will Alemany and Deco work? Who is the key to the transfer window? What is a dream transfer window scenario? Who could get chances down the stretch? Join the new Discord ser...

On episode 467,  Dan  and the Purist discuss how Xavi changed some of his philosophies help win the La Liga title! They talk about Balde against Espanyol, Lewandowski's goal rate, the most important position next season, and much more! Running Order: What does the La Liga title mean? What led to Balde's success against Espanyol? How has Xavi changed Barça to win La Liga? What is the most important...

On episode 466,  Dan  presents the 5 Headlines from Barcelona's 4-2 win over Espanyol. Topics include being champions, the Espanyol fan invasion, Balde's special day, and the Raphinha debate. *This is the audio from the 5 Headlines video - a full podcast will be out on Tuesday! Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple...

On episode 465,  Dan  gives an ode to Sergio Busquets, goes over the rivalry between Barcelona and Espanyol, and answers more listener questions about Lamine Yamal and Barça Atlétic. Running Order: What is Busquets' legacy? What makes the Derbi Barceloní so spirited? Who from Barça Atlétic could be up next? Who is gone this summer? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://th...

On episode 464,  Dan  and Levon answer listener questions about Messi, Alemany, Gavi, and more! They talk about the club's finances, Xavi's manager ranking, Balde's final ball, and much more! Running Order: Should Messi come back? When will Barcelona become financially stable? What kind of player is Gavi? How tactically astute is Xavi? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https:...

On episode 463,  Dan and  Rafa Aldamuy discuss Barcelona 1-0 win over Osasuna, but mainly they talk about Mateu Alemany leaving and the plan for Messi. They talk Frenkie de Jong when he's good, a price tag for Raphinha, Alemany's replacement candidates, and much more! Running Order: What is the best set-up for de Jong? Why is Alemany leaving? Who is the best candidate to replace Alemany? How would...

On episode 462,  Dan  gives a little Barça news update, including Ansu Fati's new price tag, Lamine Yamal's contract, Christensen and Raphinha numbers against Betis, and the Femení's Champions League opponents. 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 461,  Dan  gives his 5 Headlines from the Real Betis win, but first he discusses the Femení league title and the hyperbole surrounding Lamine Yamal's debut. 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...

On episode 460,  Dan  is joined by Alex Delmas to discuss how Rayo Vallecano outplayed Barcelona in the Blaugrana's 2-1 loss. They talk about the end of BarçaTV, the Femení's draw with Chelsea to make the Champions League Final, Pedri and de Jong struggling against Rayo, and much more! Running Order: What will win the Femení the UWCL final? What did Xavi get wrong against Rayo? How did Pedri and d...