The Barcelona Podcast

On episode 262,  Dan  is joined by Navid Molaaghaei to discuss all things La Masia from the past season! They talk Barcelona B and the next players who could get the call-up, the talented class of 2004, the reason why La Masia doesn't produce more strikers, and much more! Running Order: Who besides Nico González could feature with the first team next season? Who from that class of 2004 might be th...

On episode 261,  Dan  and Emile discuss the signings of Sergio Agüero and Eric García. They talk the risks of the transfers, the disappointing season the duo are coming off of, and much more! Running Order: Can Agüero bounce back from an injury-plagued season? What role could Agüero occupy? Will Eric García make a difference at Barcelona? Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want...

On episode 260, Dan and Francesc review the season with some superlatives. They talk best moment, worst moment, non-Messi player of the season, best young player, biggest disappointment, and much more! Running Order: What was the best moment this season? Worst moment? Who was the best non-Messi player of the season? Who was the best young player this season? Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spoti...

On episode 259, Dan is joined by Omar Hawwash of Blaugranagram to review the UEFA Women's Champions League Final between the Barcelona Femení and Chelsea Women. They talk about the way the Femení stopped Chelsea's fabled attack, the brilliance of Jenni Hermoso, Alexia Putellas, and Aitana Bonmati, questions about Koeman's future, and much more! Running Order: How did the Femení destroy the Chelsea...

On episode 258, Dan is joined by Nick Verlaney from the London Is Blue Podcast to preview the UEFA Women's Champions League Final between the Barcelona Femení and Chelsea Women. They talk about the terrific stories of Emma Hayes and Fran Kirby, the potential line-ups for both teams, the keys to the match-up, and much more! Running Order: How did Emma Hayes get the Chelsea Women to the final? How c...

On episode 257, Dan is joined by Ruairidh Barlow from La Liga Lowdown to discuss Barcelona's missteps against Atlético Madrid and Levante. They talk how Sergio Busquets' injury changed the match against Atleti, the more glaring issues against Levante, Ronald Koeman's future, and much more! Running Order: How did Busquets' injury change the game against Atleti? How much blame does Sergi Roberto des...

On episode 256, Dan is joined by Chantal Reyes from Mundo Deportivo to discuss Barcelona Femení's victory over PSG in the Champions League semis. They talk why Jenni Hermoso and Alexia Putellas should be in more award conversations, the state of women's football in Spain, the men's comeback victory over Valencia, the showdown with Atlético Madrid, and much more! Running Order: How did the Femení s...

On episode 255, Dan and Francesc discuss the demise of the Super League and Barcelona's push in La Liga. They talk the fallout from the worst idea in recent memory, the Femení's 1-1 draw in the Champions League, Koeman and company's wins over Getafe and Villarreal, and much more! Running Order: What will the fallout from the Super League demise be? Will Jenni Hermoso's away goal be enough in the W...

On episode 254, Dan and Francesc take on the difficult discussion surrounding the Super League announcement. They also talked about Barcelona winning the Copa del Rey, the effects of the Super League on women's football, and much more! Running Order: How did Barcelona crack the code against Athletic Club? Will Ronald Koeman be around next year? Why is Barcelona joining the Super League? What does...

On episode 253, Dan and Francesc discuss the unfortunate result in El Clásico. They talk about the positives like Oscar Mingueza and Ilaix Moriba, the title race, questions about the 3-5-2 formation, and much more! Running Order: Can Barcelona still win the league after the loss to Madrid? What was impressive about Mingueza and Ilaix Moriba? Do Barcelona have a case about some of the match discrep...

On episode 252, Dan and Francesc discuss the dominance of the Barcelona Femení and preview El Clásico. They talk about the tight win over Real Valladolid, Ronald Koeman's options against Real Madrid, Zidane's Gala XI, and much more! Running Order: What are the expectations for the Femení in the Champions League? What did Koeman do against Valladolid to sneak out the win? What can Barcelona learn a...

On episode 251, Dan and Francesc discuss the latest in the Ansu Fati injury saga. They talk the international break, the race to the La Liga title, transfer business, and much more! Running Order: Do we need to rethink what we expect from Ansu Fati when he returns? Does Barcelona or Atlético have an easier path to the title? If Barcelona had a choice, should they go for Haaland or Mbappe? What is...

On episode 250, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona's dominant 6-1 victory over Real Sociedad. They talk the success of Sergiño Dest and Jordi Alba on the wings, the chemistry between Messi, Griezmann, and Dembélé, de Jong as a centre-back, and much more! Running Order: How did Dest get in position to score two goals? Is this Antoine Griezmann's role? Is de Jong at CB worth the risk? Does Georginio...

On episode 249, Dan and Francesc discuss the terrific form of FC Barcelona and the continued excellence of Lionel Messi. They talk Laporta's economic hiccup, transfer target rumors, what about the latest formation works well, and much more! Running Order: How has Messi done this for so long? What are the issues with Laporta's 125 million euro hiccup? Who are likely transfer targets? What's next fo...

On episode 248, Dan and Francesc discuss the challenges facing Joan Laporta from day one and what we know about his project. They talk Ilaix Moriba's rise, Messi's future, Koeman's future, Jordi Cruyff's resume, and much more! Running Order: What will Joan Laporta do about the debt and Messi's future? What would Jordi Cruyff bring to the table? How long will Laporta keep Koeman? Is Ilaix Moriba's...

On episode 247, Dan recaps the Sevilla remontada and the feeling that Barcelona were always going to get the result. Then he breaks down the three candidates in the presidential election and answers how Joan Laporta became the overwhelming favorite over Victor Font and Toni Freixa. Running Order: How did Koeman once again get it so right against Sevilla? What is each candidate bringing to the tabl...

On episode 246, Dan is joined by Levon (Barsalev) to discuss Barcelona's 2-0 win over Sevilla and the upcoming rematch in the Copa del Rey. They talk formation choices, Ilaix Moriba and La Masia, the presidential election, Bartomeu's arrest, and much more! Running Order: What formation should Koeman use against Sevilla in the CdR? Will Ilaix Moriba start the next match? What does each presidential...

On episode 245, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Cádiz and the ramifications for the title race. They talk Barcelona B's dominant 6-0 win, the disappointment of individual player mistakes, some personal errors on the field, and much more! Running Order: Should the Barcelona B players be called up to these matches against Cádiz and Elche? Why was the draw with Cádiz a different ki...

On episode 244, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona's 4-1 loss to PSG in the first leg of their Champions League tie. They talk about what expectations should be moving forward, what the veterans (Busquets, Piqué, Alba) have left to give, and much more! Running Order: Was it more of a tactical breakdown or a lack of intensity? Or is Barcelona just not good enough? What happens next with Busquets, P...

On episode 243, Dan and Francesc discuss how Barcelona's 5-1 win over Deportivo Alavés might have helped prepare them for the Champions League. They talk Riqui Puig with 90 minutes, Ilaix Moriba's La Liga debut, potential weaknesses of PSG, and much more! Running Order: Did Barcelona do things against Alavés that will translate against PSG? What did Riqui Puig do with his 90 minutes against Alavés...

On episode 242, Dan and Francesc discuss why Culers can be optimistic about the two comebacks and the 2-0 loss to Sevilla. They talk about the issues against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey, the heightened expectations of a transition season, why the ups and downs of this year don't affect Messi's future, and much more! Running Order: Is Barcelona more the team that came back twice or the team against...

On episode 241, Dan is joined by Arman from Penya Barça Austin to discuss Barcelona's memorable comeback victory over Granada in the Copa del Rey. They talk Griezmann's heroics, Messi's leadership, Koeman's tactics, and much more! Running Order: Did Antoine Griezmann change the narrative with one game? How did Messi's leadership get Barcelona over the line? What did Granada do to lose the lead? Ho...

On episode 240, Dan and Francesc discuss the leaking of Messi's contract. They talk about the leak itself, the figures in the contract, the victory over Athletic Club, what the good form means for the players who need to return, and much more! Running Order: What will be the fallout from Messi's contract being leaked? How did Barcelona control the match against Athletic Club? Does an in-form Samue...

On episode 239, Dan is joined by Robbie Dunne to discuss Barcelona's 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey. They talk the excellence of Frenkie de Jong, Riqui Puig's up and down match against Rayo, Messi's recent form, and much more! Running Order: How has de Jong reached his recent excellence? How did Puig do in his start against Rayo? Is Messi finally settled this season? What makes Ra...

On episode 238, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona's victories over Cornellá and Elche. They talk the good form of Frenkie de Jong, the big week from Riqui Puig, the debut of Ilaix Moriba, the club's worrisome debt, and much more! Running Order: What do fans expect from matches against third division opponents? What changed for the better for Frenkie de Jong? Is Riqui Puig finally in Koeman's plan...