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Hansi Flick

Also known as: Flick

Barcelona manager facing pressure after recent defeats, acknowledging team struggles with injuries and fatigue.

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Barcelona beats Celta Vigo 1-0, Yamal injured after scoring

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Barcelona defeated Celta Vigo 1-0 in La Liga, moving nine points clear of Real Madrid with six matches remaining, but lost teenage forward Lamine Yamal to a hamstring injury after he won and converted the match-winning penalty. Joao Cancelo also left the field injured in the tight encounter.

23 April 2026 · The Namibian

Yesterday

  1. Barcelona beats Celta Vigo 1-0, Yamal injured after scoring

    Barcelona defeated Celta Vigo 1-0 in La Liga, moving nine points clear of Real Madrid with six matches remaining, but lost teenage forward Lamine Yamal to a hamstring injury after he won and converted the match-winning penalty. Joao Cancelo also left the field injured in the tight encounter.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Atletico Madrid eliminates Barcelona, advances to Champions League semis

    Atletico Madrid defeated Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in their Champions League quarterfinal tie, reaching the semifinals for the first time since 2017. Despite losing the second leg 2-1, Atletico's 2-0 first-leg advantage and Lookman's goal held firm as Barcelona finished with 10 men after Eric Garcia's red card.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 12 April

  1. Barcelona beats Espanyol 4-1 to extend La Liga lead

    Lamine Yamal assisted twice and scored in Barcelona's 4-1 derby victory over Espanyol, extending their advantage over Real Madrid to nine points with seven games remaining. The win came as Barcelona prepare for a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.

    12 April 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 11 April

  1. Real Madrid draws with Girona, falls further behind Barcelona

    Real Madrid drew 1-1 at home against Girona in La Liga, with Fede Valverde's goal cancelled out by Thomas Lemar's strike, leaving Madrid six points behind Barcelona with seven matches remaining. Coach Arbeloa disputed a late penalty appeal involving Kylian Mbappe and complained about VAR's consistency, while Madrid prepare for a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich on Wednesday with the title race appearing secondary to their European ambitions.

    11 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 9 April

  1. Atletico Madrid beats ten-man Barcelona in Champions League quarter-final

    Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth scored to give Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, with Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi sent off before half-time. Barcelona must stage a comeback in the second leg next Tuesday in Madrid to advance to the semi-finals.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 16 March

  1. Barcelona defeats Sevilla 5-2, extends La Liga lead

    Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 on Sunday to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga, with Dani Olmo and Joao Cancelo also scoring. The win came after Barcelona's midfielder Gavi made his return from a severe knee injury late in the match.

    16 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Barcelona's Yamal scores late penalty to draw with Newcastle

    Lamine Yamal's stoppage-time penalty rescues Barcelona from defeat, earning a 1-1 draw at Newcastle in a Champions League last 16 first leg. After Harvey Barnes put Newcastle ahead in the 86th minute, Yamal converted from the spot following a foul on Dani Olmo, leaving Barcelona with work to do in the return fixture on March 18.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 8 March

  1. Yamal's goal gives Barcelona narrow La Liga win

    Teenage star Lamine Yamal scored in the 68th minute to secure Barcelona a 1-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, restoring the champions' four-point lead over Real Madrid in La Liga.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 1 March

  1. Barcelona thrash Villarreal as Yamal scores first career hat-trick

    Lamine Yamal scored a hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 win over Villarreal, becoming the youngest player to achieve the feat in La Liga this century at 18 years old. The victory extended Barcelona's lead at the top of the league to four points above Real Madrid.

    1 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 28 February

  1. Real Madrid and Manchester City drawn in Champions League last 16

    Real Madrid and Manchester City will face each other in the Champions League last 16 for the fifth season running, with Madrid hosting City at the Santiago Bernabéu in the first leg next month. Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning European champions, drew Chelsea, while other notable matchups include Arsenal facing Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle playing Barcelona.

    28 February 2026 · The Namibian

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