Barcelona

2024 - 3 - 18

Barcelona's Dominant Win and Xavi's Drama: A La Liga Showdown

Atletico Madrid - Barcelona - Joao Felix - Robert Lewandowski - Startup Ecosystem - Xavi Hernandez

Barcelona's victory over Atletico Madrid, coupled with Xavi's fiery red card moment, shook up La Liga!

Barcelona secured a superb 3-0 victory against Atletico Madrid, with Joao Felix, Robert Lewandowski, and Fermin Lopez scoring the goals. The absence of key midfielders like Gavi, Pedri, and Frenkie de Jong didn't hinder their remarkable performance. Interestingly, Barcelona dedicated the win to the sidelined Joao Cancelo, highlighting their team spirit and solidarity. However, the match was not without drama as Barcelona's coach, Xavi Hernandez, received a red card for dissent, adding a touch of controversy to the game.

The victory marked a significant moment as Barcelona became the first team to defeat Atletico Madrid at home in La Liga this season. On the other hand, Joao Felix, who is on loan from Barcelona, scored against his parent club, adding a unique twist to the match. This unusual scenario showcased the unpredictability of football and the complexity of player loans in modern soccer.

Looking back at the game, Joao Felix's goal, along with Lewandowski's double strike, highlighted Barcelona's attacking prowess and tactical effectiveness. Despite the absence of key players and Xavi's dramatic red card, the team's performance underscored their strength and determination to succeed. The match against Atletico Madrid will be remembered for both its sporting brilliance and the off-field antics that added spice to the clash on the pitch.

In a surprising turn of events, Xavi Hernandez revealed insights into Antoine Griezmann's departure from FC Barcelona, shedding light on the complexities of player relationships in football. This revelation provided a glimpse into the inner workings of the club and the decisions that shape player movements in the world of soccer. Additionally, Joao Felix's standout performance against his parent club highlighted the interconnected nature of modern football, where players can shine even against their own teams, creating intriguing storylines and adding a layer of unpredictability to the sport.

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Barcelona dedicate 3-0 Atletico win to Joao Cancelo going through ... (Barca Universal)

Ahead of the game against Atletico Madrid, Barcelona were already without three of their key midfielders in Gavi, Pedri, and Frenkie de Jong, ...

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Joao Cancelo Injury Raise Concern for FC Barcelona (beIN SPORTS USA)

FC Barcelona left out a notable name: Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo, who will miss the game due to physical discomfort.

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Barcelona outclass Atletico Madrid in 3-0 win to climb second (CNA)

MADRID : Barcelona cruised to an emphatic 3-0 win at Atletico Madrid on Sunday with goals from Joao Felix, Robert Lewandowski and Fermin Lopez, ...

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Red card for Xavi! Furious Barcelona boss sent off for raging at ... (Goal.com)

Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez was sent off for dissent in the first half of his team's La Liga clash with Atletico Madrid.

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Atlético Madrid 0-3 Barcelona: Loanee Joao Felix on target against ... (Yahoo Sports)

Barcelona loanee Joao Felix scores to consign parent club Atletico Madrid to their first home loss in La Liga this season.

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Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona, La Liga: Match Thread, Live Updates (Barca Blaugranes)

FULL-TIME, Atlético 0-3 Barcelona: Barça are the first team to beat Atlético Madrid at home in La Liga this season and have done so with a performance built ...

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Xavi Hernandez Reveal The Reason for Griezmann Departure From ... (beIN SPORTS USA)

The relationship between FC Barcelona and Antoine Griezmann never quite clicked. After several seasons, the Frenchman returned to Atlético Madrid in 2021.

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João Félix starts off Barcelona's comprehensive win at Atlético Madrid (The Guardian)

Atlético Madrid old boy João Félix scored the first of the night and Robert Lewandowski the other two as Barcelona won 3-0.

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Barcelona 3-0 Atlético Madrid (Mar 17, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN FC)

The visitors seemed untroubled by coach Xavi Hernandez being sent off in the first half and Lopez sealed the rout in the 65th minute with a towering header off ...

Lewandowski leads Barcelona to 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid (Anadolu Agency)

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski produced a goal and two assists in his team's 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid in a La Liga week 29 match on Sunday. Joao Felix ...

Felix scores against former club again as Barcelona routs Atletico (TSN)

Atletico Madrid fans burned a João Félix jersey before their team's match against Barcelona. They also vandalized a plaque with his name and insulted the ...

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Barcelona outclass Atletico Madrid in 3-0 win to climb second (Reuters)

Barcelona cruised to an emphatic 3-0 win at Atletico Madrid on Sunday with goals from Joao Felix, Robert Lewandowski and Fermin Lopez, to move second in the ...

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Atletico Madrid 0-3 Barcelona: Player Ratings (Barca Universal)

And as expected most of the game was extremely cagey and intense, with Barcelona somehow finding a way through courtesy of Ilkay Gundogan and Robert Lewandowski ...

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Félix scores against former club again and Barcelona routs Atletico ... (The Associated Press)

João Félix struck against his former club again as Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 3-0 in the Spanish league.

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Three questions and three answers from Atletico Madrid 0-3 Barcelona (Barca Universal)

Xavi's men entered the game with several key starters unavailable from Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong to even Joao Cancelo and Andreas Christensen. Yet, they made ...

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Barcelona superstar urges team to 'take a step forward' after 3-0 win ... (Barca Universal)

Barcelona cruised to a crucial 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Civitas Metropolitano on Sunday night, riding on the brilliance of Robert Lewandowski.

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La Liga: Barcelona outclasses Atletico Madrid in 3-0 win to climb ... (Sportstar)

Barcelona cruised to an emphatic 3-0 win at Atletico Madrid on Sunday with goals from Joao Felix, Robert Lewandowski and Fermin Lopez, to move second in the ...

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Barcelona defender will not join national team camp due to minor ... (Barca Universal)

“First team player Christensen has noticed some discomfort during the warm-up,” Barcelona said in a statement. Andreas Christensen will not travel with Denmark.

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Barcelona plan to offer 17-year-old starlet a new contract and ... (Barca Universal)

Barcelona's 17-year-old full-back Hector Fort has seen a total of 178 minutes of action in his debut season with the senior team in La Liga, ...

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Andreas Christensen injury update – Barcelona defender to miss ... (Football Espana)

“He doesn't have an injury per se. It also happened to me as a player. He has tendonitis in his Achilles, the pain goes on for days, and in the warm-up he told ...

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Barcelona player ratings vs Atletico Madrid: Robert Lewandowski is ... (Goal.com)

Robert Lewandowski scored one and assisted two as Barcelona dispatched Atletico Madrid to move into second place in La Liga.

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Barcelona growing increasingly worried about veteran superstar's ... (Barca Universal)

Amidst the number of injuries Barcelona have suffered throughout the season, especially in midfield, a certain Ilkay Gundogan has become the centrepiece of ...

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Xavi's Barcelona 2.0: Fringe players have fans dreaming (The Athletic)

A depleted Barcelona put in one of their best performances of the season in Sunday's 3-0 win at Atletico Madrid.

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Barcelona outclass Atletico Madrid in 3-0 win to climb second (The Hindu)

Barcelona cruised to an emphatic 3-0 win at Atletico Madrid on Sunday with goals from Joao Felix, Robert Lewandowski and Fermin Lopez, to move second in the ...

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This version of Robert Lewandowski could take Barcelona places (Barca Blaugranes)

A year ago, on March 18, 2023, Barcelona knocked Real Madrid out of the running in the title race with a last-gasp Franck Kessie goal at the Camp Nou.

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'They are prepared' – Barcelona co-ordinator discusses the ... (Barca Universal)

Barcelona have had a rollercoaster ride this season. From struggling to perform in La Liga to sealing a place in the Champions League quarterfinals, ...

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Barcelona duo rested for upcoming friendly by national team manager (Barca Universal)

Among those called up for action were Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo, both of whom were named in the Portugal squad for the friendly matches against Sweden and ...

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Three things Xavi still needs to improve so Barcelona can win a title ... (Barca Universal)

After the highs of last season, during which they won the La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona have not been at their best in the current campaign.

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Barcelona's brilliant record against 'historically top sides' in Spain ... (Barca Universal)

In fact, Real Madrid are the only rival Barcelona have failed to properly dominate under the leadership of Xavi. In four La Liga matches against Los Blancos, ...

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Where Next For Barcelona's Startup Funding Ecosystem? (Forbes)

Barcelona has successfully climbed the European startup hub rankings but what is life like for entrepreneurs in seach of funding?

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Barcelona 'worried' about Ilkay Gundogan ahead of Germany fixtures (Barca Blaugranes)

Gundogan will then head back to Barcelona with some key fixtures on the horizon, as Barca play Real Madrid in La Liga in April as well as taking on PSG in the ...

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