Training to start 2026 – FC Barcelona First training session of the new year, as Hansi Flick’s squad were put through their paces for the fourth time this week with the target of being in the best possible
shape for the local derby on 3 January after welcoming in 2026.
When and where to watch Espanyol v FC Barcelona – FC Barcelona
The first game of 2026 is upon us and it’s no less than a local derby, as FC Barcelona are set to make the short trip across the city to the RCDE Stadium to play Espanyol in the LaLiga matchday 18 fixture. A great game to get the new year off to a good start.
2026 gets off to demanding start – FC Barcelona
Welcome, 2026! A new year begins, bringing fresh hopes, challenges and ambitions. And for FC Barcelona, there’s plenty to get excited about. January comes in strong, packed with high-stakes fixtures… and the chance to lift silverware.
The big dates in 2026 – FC Barcelona
Goodbye 2025. A year full of emotions, big matches, goals, joy and silverware: the treble of Super Cup, LaLiga and Copa del Rey, plus a run to the Champions League semi-finals. But now it’s time to turn the page. 2026 is here, and let’s take a look at what the future has in store.
Best derby of recent years – FC Barcelona
2026 is set to get off to a blockbuster start. There’s a real appetite for football’s return to the menu, and for a derby! Barça and Espanyol face off at the RCDE Stadium in what we might describe as the best derby of recent years, or at least one in which both sides arrive in their strongest form. Hansi Flick’s team’s brand of football and Manolo González’s side’s solidity are the perfect ingredients for the occasion.
Have Espanyol beaten Barça at the RCDE Stadium? – Mundo Deportivo
Espanyol have yet to experience a league victory against Barcelona at their current stadium, which opened in 2009. They have, however, managed to beat them in the Copa del Rey, and this Saturday they have the opportunity to break the curse and secure a league win at home.
Barça’s reunion with Dmitrovic, the last goalkeeper who kept them scoreless in La Liga – Mundo Deportivo
Hansi Flick’s team has scored in 38 consecutive league matches, the second-best streak in their history. The current Espanyol goalkeeper, whom they will face on Saturday at Cornellà-El Prat, kept a clean sheet on December 15, 2024 when he was defending the Leganés goal.
The 2026 Spanish Super Cup will be the richest in history – Mundo Deportivo
The tournament will distribute 23 million among the four semi-finalists, three million more than in the 2025 edition when FC Barcelona earned close to nine as champions.
Three Barcelona stars whose futures remain unresolved – Mundo Deportivo
Lewandowski, Christensen and Rashford, who is on loan, have contracts that expire in 2026 and the club has not yet confirmed whether they will continue.
Barça’s plans for Roony are very clear – Mundo Deportivo
Barcelona have complete faith in the Swedish winger; Flick is delighted with him and knows he will need him throughout the season.
Barça will make things easier for Ter Stegen – Mundo Deportivo
The German goalkeeper must decide whether to seek playing time elsewhere to go to the World Cup or stay at Barcelona in a secondary role, while Girona are seriously pursuing him.
“Balde is on the preliminary squad for the national team and Eric can play in several positions” – Mundo Deportivo
Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish national team coach, mentioned some Barcelona players he doesn’t usually call up in an interview with AS, and also spoke about Joan Garcia.
The top centre-back who is flirting with Barça because of his admiration for Puyol – Mundo Deportivo
Micky van de Ven, a 24-year-old left-footer, is a Dutch international and has shined at Tottenham.
