The Barcelona Podcast

On episode 212, Dan and Francesc debate the realistic moves that Barcelona can make in the transfer market. They talk Messi wanting out, the latest on Luis Suárez, and much more! Running Order: What are Barcelona's options with Messi? Is it smart for the club to terminate Luis Suárez's contract? How many players can the club hope to move on this window? Could the club move for Donny van de Beek or...

On episode 211, Dan and Francesc discuss the hiring of club legend Ronald Koeman. They talk Messi's future, the problems with Bartomeu's recent interview, and much more! Running Order: Should Messi actually leave? What can we take from Bartomeu's recent interview? What kind of job are we expecting from Ronald Koeman? What chances do the Barcelona Femení have against Atlético? Listen on Apple Podca...

On episode 210, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona's 2-8 defeat to Bayern Munich and the fallout from the humiliation. They talk a new manager, the future of certain players, the board, and much more! Running Order: Where does the club go from here? Who would be good candidates to take over for Setién? Can next season be salvaged? What is the timeline for the current Barcelona board? Listen on App...

On episode 209, Dan and Francesc review Barcelona's 3-1 win over Napoli in the Champions League. They talk the good, the bad, and the Messi, plus a preview of Bayern Munich, and much more! Running Order: Who were the best players against Napoli and who were the worst? Why didn't Setién use his substitutes earlier (or at all)? Do Bayern Munich have any weaknesses? What is Barcelona's best chance ag...

On episode 208, Dan and Francesc discuss how Barcelona can get past Napoli in the Champions League. They talk line-ups, a potential return for Dembélé, Arthur going missing, and much more! Running Order: Do Arthur and Bartomeu share the blame for the Brazilian going missing? Can Ousmane Dembélé be a difference-maker in UCL? What line-up should Setién go with against Napoli? What is the best way to...

On episode 207, Dan and Francesc discuss Josep Maria Bartomeu's interview with Mundo Deportivo and the possibility of early elections. They talk corporate pressure, Barcelona B's failed promotion, Lautaro Martínez, and much more! Running Order: What should we make of Bartomeu mentioning early elections? How does Barcelona B's failed promotion affect next year's squad? Which Barça B players could m...

On episode 206, Dan and Francesc discuss whether or not Quique Setién is the right man for the job in the Champions League. They review the La Liga season that was and talk Barcelona B, Luis Suárez, and much more! Running Order: What stands out from a disappointing La Liga season? Has Setién's experiment been a failure? Who was promising in Barcelona B's first play-off match? Is Luis Suárez undera...

On episode 205, Dan and Francesc discuss Quique Setién's multiple formations and tactics in Barça's 1-0 win over Real Valladolid. They talk injuries, Barcelona B's playoff, Champions League challenges, and much more! Running Order: Did Quique Setién tinker too much against Real Valladolid? How can the team manage squad exhaustion? What difficulties does Barcelona B face in their playoff? What chal...

On episode 204, Dan and Francesc break down Barcelona's 1-0 win over Espanyol and the tactical nuance in the narrow win. They talk Griezmann and Suárez working together, Sergi Roberto's role in the new system, summer priorities, and much more! Running Order: Why can't Quique Setién seem to finish off games? How is the front two with Suárez and Griezmann working? How has Messi's role changed in thi...

On episode 203, Dan and Francesc break down what Quique Setién got right in the win over Villarreal. They talk about the positioning of Messi, the resurgence of Griezmann, the rumors that Messi is leaving in 2021, and much more! Running Order: How did Setién's 4-4-2 get the best out of the front three? Is the formation change sustainable? What made Ansu Fati's goal against Villarreal so special? C...

On episode 202, Dan and Francesc review the draw with Atlético Madrid and answer listener questions about the state of the club. They talk about the safety of Quique Setién's job, the issue of player power and the freezing out of Antoine Griezmann, and much more! Running Order: What did we learn from the 2-2 draw with Atlético, if anything? Why is Setién succeeding in the first half of games but n...

On episode 201, Dan and Francesc discuss what went wrong with Barcelona against Celta de Vigo. They review the performances of Luis Suárez, Riqui Puig, and Ansu Fati, break down the Arthur and Miralem Pjanic deal from a sporting and business perspective, and much more! Running Order: What went wrong against Celta de Vigo? Are the issues things that Quique Setién can fix in the short term? What imp...

We got to 200 episodes! On episode 200, Dan and Francesc discuss why Ansu Fati and Riqui Puig are both the future and the present. They review Barcelona's win over Athletic Club, the merits of the Arthur for Miralem Pjanić deal, Messi's 33rd birthday, and much more! Running Order: How were Barcelona better with Ansu Fati and Riqui Puig on the field? Why would Quique Setién be nervous to rely on th...

On episode 199, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona's issues against Sevilla and why it feels like Ernesto Valverde is still in charge. Then they welcome on Jon Bakero of Phoenix Rising FC to discuss his famous father, when he decided to become a professional himself, and much more!  Running Order: Are Barcelona's problems something Quique Setién can fix? Why should and shouldn't Riqui Puig be star...

On episode 198, Dan and Francesc debate who deserves a starting spot next to Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez - Antoine Griezmann or Martin Braithwaite. They talk about the role of Arturo Vidal, the messaging of Takefusa Kubo playing while Ansu Fati and other La Masia players warm the bench, and much more!  Running Order: Can we be optimistic about Frenkie de Jong's performance? Is Arturo Vidal the be...

On episode 197, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona's path to the La Liga trophy. They talk about the challenges that Real Madrid face, Barça's remaining schedule, players to watch out for on Mallorca, and much more!  Running Order: What is most important to Barça's title chances? How can Barcelona navigate their remaining schedule? What stands in Real Madrid's way to the title? Could Sergi Roberto...

On episode 196, Dan is joined by Kevin Williams to discuss the protests going on in the United States. They talk about the ways athletes have not been listened to with peaceful protests, and what can do done for sports to continue making progress. They finish by discussing the ways that athletes, particularly black athletes, are spoken and written about and the words used to explain their talents....

On episode 195, Dan and Francesc discuss what the break means for Barcelona's forward line. They talk Lionel Messi staying at the club, Luis Suárez and his impact on the rest of the season, the pressure on Antoine Griezmann, Quique Setién's plan, and much more!  Running Order: What does Messi staying through 2021 mean for Barcelona in the short term? Can Ousmane Dembélé factor in this season? How...

On episode 194, Dan and Francesc are joined by Victor Valencheck from the Houston Culés , Eric Vida l from Penya Blaugrana Los Angeles , and Will Haas from Penya Barça Austin . They talk La Liga restarting, what Barcelona should do with Philippe Coutinho, some summer transfer targets, updates from their Penyes, and much more!  Running Order: How will Barcelona handle La Liga restarting? What shoul...

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On episode 193, Dan and Francesc discuss the latest transfer rumors, including Nelson Semedo, Sergiño Dest, Miralem Pjanić, and Arthur. They talk Jean-Clair Todibo for Schalke against Borussia Dortmund, the challenges facing Luis Suárez, possible promotion for Barcelona B, and much more!  Running Order: Why would Barcelona be willing to part with Nelson Semedo? How did Todibo match up against Dort...

On episode 192, Dan and Francesc are joined by Champions League winner and former Barcelona player Ronald de Boer. They talk Messi, de Jong, La Masia, and much more! Then your hosts discuss why Messi and Michael Jordan are referred to as the GOAT in their respective sports. Running Order: Ronald de Boer interview Where did the 1995 Champions League winning Ajax side get their confidence from? How...

On episode 191, Dan is joined by ESPN and Sport's Sam Marsden to discuss a possible return to action and break down Barcelona's potential transfer business. They talk Lautaro Martínez, Neymar, Arthur, Frenkie de Jong, Jean-Clair Todibo, Martin Braithwaite, and much more! Running Order: How will Barcelona navigate a return to training? Is a deal for Lautaro Martínez closer than it was last week? Is...

On episode 190, Dan and Francesc discuss transfer rumors, including those involving Arthur, Neymar, and Marc-André ter Stegen. Then your hosts talk about blocking young talents, Tito Vilanova's legacy, football returning, and much more! Running Order: What are the chances that Arthur is shipped off? Would a big talent block the young attackers on the wing? How do we remember Tito Vilanova? Fundrai...

On episode 189, Dan and Francesc discuss which players Barcelona should consider giving up in a swap for Lautaro Martínez. Then Dan is joined by Jordi and Rob from the NYC Penya to discuss how they are helping in the fight against the pandemic, and much more! Running Order: Which players should be put in a swap deal for Lautaro Martínez? How do Lautaro Martínez and Luis Suárez compare? How is the...