1. Hector Moreno: FC Barcelona's Next Rafael Marquez?

    With the recent injuries to Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique, FC Barcelona have shown their fans and the football world that they are in need of a new centerback to fill in when needed...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 8 months ago 13,517 reads 20 comments

  2. FC Barcelona's Future Post-Clasico: Leo Messi, the Defense and David Villa

    FC Barcelona stayed eight points in front of Real Madrid , as El Blaugrana got the 2-2 tie at the Camp Nou on Sunday...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 8 months ago 8,503 reads 57 comments

  3. FC Barcelona: Should Carles Puyol Retire?

    FC Barcelona ’s 2-0 victory over Benfica in their UEFA Champions League match was overshadowed by the horrific injury to Carles Puyol in the 75 th minute...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 8 months ago 9,757 reads 35 comments

  4. La Liga Roundtable Discussion: Who Will Win El Clasico?, Falcao, Malaga, & More

    Welcome to the second edition of Bleacher Report's newest series focusing on all the majors events in La Liga. We have compiled BR's top Spanish football writers for a roundtable discussion that will covers various topics changing from week to week...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 8 months ago 2,033 reads 28 comments

  5. Barcelona's Comeback Shows Why They'll Win La Liga

    In arguably the best game of the Liga season thus far, FC Barcelona came back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Sevilla 3-2 on the road to remain perfect in La Liga...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 8 months ago 3,631 reads 23 comments

  6. FC Barcelona: Translating the Best Fan Chants You'll Hear at Camp Nou

    As fun and exciting as it is to watch your favorite team on television, nothing compares to the excitement of actually going to a game and seeing your favorite team up close. For fans, there’s nothing like being with other fans at the stadium...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 8 months ago 5,768 reads 12 comments

  7. Lionel Messi Saves FC Barcelona...Again, Time for Teammates to Step Up

    What would FC Barcelona be without Lionel Messi ? By the way things look, probably a team that can pass but can’t score too many goals...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 8 months ago 9,129 reads 52 comments

  8. Observing the Real Madrid Drama from a Barca Fan's Perspective

    Well, how this Liga has turned. Many could have predicted that FC Barcelona would win their first four games...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 8 months ago 3,795 reads 34 comments

  9. FC Barcelona Stay on Top of La Liga, Beat Getafe: Grading the Barca Players

    Lionel Messi did not start as Tito Vilanova rested the Argentine for most of the game, but King Leo came out blasting off the bench as a Leo brace helped FC Barcelona defeated Getafe, 4-1...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 8 months ago 5,056 reads 11 comments

  10. FC Barcelona: No Camp Nou on FIFA 13?

    Like most crazed football fans, I am counting the days until EA Sports releases FIFA 13 . Personally, I haven't played FIFA 12 since Euro 2012. I'm waiting for the roster changes, the new stadiums, the new kits available, and so on...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 8 months ago 43,770 reads 73 comments

  11. Barcelona Transfers: 4 Brazilian Players Barca May Consider Signing in January

    It's September but many fans are already thinking about what their teams will do during the January transfer window. FC Barcelona looks set for the season after acquiring Jordi Alba from Valencia and Alex Song from Arsenal ...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 8 months ago 16,807 reads 18 comments

  12. FC Barcelona: The 2013-14 Road Kit Leaked?

    According to SPORT.es (Spain), FC Barcelona will be sporting a very Catalan look for their 2013-14 away kits. How Catalan? It’s essentially the Catalan flag as the kit...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 9 months ago 23,519 reads 28 comments

  13. FC Barcelona: All Barca Players' Goals from Their International Games (VIDEO)

    You thought just because FC Barcelona did not play this weekend due to the FIFA international date that you won't see some of your favorite blaugranas find the back of the net? Of course some of them were going to get goals for their countries...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 9 months ago 3,348 reads 5 comments

  14. Observing the Cristiano Ronaldo Saga from a Barca Fan's Perspective

    I know people are giving their two cents on this Cristiano Ronaldo “unhappy” situation. So here is my two cents. By now, all of you know that Ronaldo said after Real Madrid ’s 3-0 win against Granada this past week...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 9 months ago 9,497 reads 56 comments

  15. Editorial: FC Barcelona, EPL, PSG and Other Things "From the Mind of Xoel"

    Welcome to the first edition of “From The Mind of Xoel” This will be a new weekly segment that I will do on Bleacher Report. It’s a weekly editorial on FC Barcelona , world football and sports in general...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 9 months ago 4,591 reads 21 comments

  16. Barcelona Bounces Back from Super Cup Loss and Beats Valencia

    FC Barcelona bounced back after their loss to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup by defeating Valencia at the Camp Nou on Sunday...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 9 months ago 3,469 reads 13 comments

  17. Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: The Better Team Won

    Well, that was fun, wasn't it? OK, maybe not much fun for FC Barcelona fans. Real Madrid went out in front of their home fans at the Santiago Bernabeu and showed why they ...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 9 months ago 8,033 reads 32 comments

  18. Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: 6 Bold Predictions for Spanish Super Cup 2nd Leg

    Act II of this Spanish Super Cup is about to begin. FC Barcelona look to win their first title of the 2012-13 season as they head to the Santiago Bernabeu and take on Real Madrid ...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 9 months ago 9,205 reads 42 comments

  19. Lionel Messi Leads Barcelona to Comeback Victory at Osasuna

    What is it about this Osasuna team that continuously plays FC Barcelona so tough in these past few seasons? It’s always a struggle for el blaugrana in Pamplona, and Sunday ...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 9 months ago 5,495 reads 39 comments

  20. FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Grading the Barca Players in Their 3-2 Victory

    FC Barcelona and the tiki-taka once again prevailed over Real Madrid . Tito Vilanova and his team won round one of this two-round fight as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 9 months ago 6,149 reads 9 comments

  21. Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Predicting the Barca Starting XI for the 1st Leg

    El Clásico is upon us. FC Barcelona will look to win their first title in the 2012-13 season as they take on Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup. Tito Vilanova will also be looking to win his first title as manager...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 9 months ago 14,849 reads 40 comments

  22. Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad: Grading the Barca Players in Their La Liga Opener

    So where are those people that said FC Barcelona was in decline? This team may be as strong as they've been since the historic 2008-09 season. Tito Vilanova had his men more than ready as Barcelona dominated Real Sociedad 5-1 at Camp Nou...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 9 months ago 4,249 reads 16 comments

  23. FC Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad: 6 Things Barca Fans Want to See at Camp Nou

    Finally, La Liga is back! While expectations are always high for FC Barcelona every season, many Culés are hoping Barça bounce back strong after being dethroned last season at the hands of Real Madrid ...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 9 months ago 4,807 reads 29 comments

  24. FC Barcelona: 21 Questions We'd Love to Ask Andres Iniesta

    FC Barcelona 's own Andres Iniesta is perhaps the quietest football superstar in the world. The man from Fuentealbilla, Spain has had a career that most players could only dream of...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 9 months ago 2,739 reads 8 comments

  25. FC Barcelona: 5 Things That Could Bring Them Down This Season

    FC Barcelona will look to regain the Liga title in 2012-13. Tito Vilanova will look to emulate the success of his predecessor, Pep Guardiola, and win the league title in his first season as manager...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 10 months ago 10,276 reads 55 comments