FC Barcelona, also known as Barcelona or Barça, is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Founded in 1899, Barcelona currently compete in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football. The club has won 26 league titles, 30 Copa del Rey titles, and a record 13 Supercopa de España titles, as well as a number of European and international competitions. Barcelona’s home ground is Camp Nou, which has a capacity of over 99,000 spectators.
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Opposition watch: Barcelona set new club record for games unbeaten
With the visit of Barcelona under two weeks away, Arsenal fans would be forgiven for hoping the Catalan side were going through a patchy...
Opposition watch: Barça hit Neville’s Valencia for seven
With our first leg against Barcelona under three weeks away, let's have a look at how they're getting on.
Ah, well, they're pretty great. After winning...
Reports that Chelsea want Vermaelen wide of the mark
It's deadline day and a lot of nonsense will be flying around, so let's try and clear up some of it as we go...
Toral: I want to prove myself at Arsenal
Jon Toral has been on loan all season with Birmingham and the Spanish midfielder has been impressing at every turn.
Recovering from a genetic defect...
Opposition watch: Barcelona beat Malaga, Vermaelen disappoints
Since our match against Barcelona in the Champions League is edging closer and closer, it's useful to keep an eye on their fixtures and...
Busquets confesses he looked up to Patrick Vieira
Preparing to face Arsenal for the fifth time in his career, Sergio Busquets has named an Arsenal legend as one of his greatest influences.
The...
Champions League watch: Barcelona struggling for form
At the end of November, just a week or two before the Champions League round of 16 draw, Barcelona were in scintillating form.
The current holders...
Spanish press say Arsenal have enquired about Samper
We've been here before, but there are yet more reports linking Arsenal with a move for Barcelona's Sergi Samper.
The talented 20-year-old midfielder was heavily...
Arsenal to swoop for another young Barcelona star?
Cesc Fàbregas and Héctor Bellerín have both made the jump from Barcelona to Arsenal in a bid for success.
Fran Merida, Julio Pleguezuelo and Jon...
Pirès: Anything is possible against Barcelona
Substituted after just 18 minutes of a Champions League Final, Robert Pirès never played for Arsenal again.
After Jens Lehmann saw red, Pirès was sacrificed...
Wenger hopes to make up for previous Barcelona defeats
After Arsène Wenger spoke to the media on Thursday morning, a Luis Suárez hat-trick saw Barcelona into the Club World Cup Final.
The Spanish champions...
Barcelona: We’re going to have fun against Arsenal
It was the Champions League draw we all expected and as Barcelona were pulled out of the hat to face Arsenal, not one single...
Arsenal 4/1 to beat Barcelona at the Emirates in February
Arsenal, as you know, have been drawn against Barcelona in the Champions League although the Gunners will draw confidence from beating Bayern Munich in...
Who could Arsenal face in the Champions League round of 16?
A 3-0 win in Greece on Wednesday evening saw Arsenal cruise into the Champions League knockout stages.
It's the 16th consecutive season Arsène Wenger has...
Is Xavi right about Jack Wilshere?
Currently injured, obviously, Jack Wilshere is yet to play for Arsenal this season.
The midfielder fractured his fibula towards the end of pre-season and, following surgery,...
The day Arsenal tried to sign Brazilian superstar Ronaldo
Marc Roger's autobiography suggests Arsenal tried to sign the Brazilian Ronaldo when he left Barcelona as he was unhappy at the time by the way...
Can Arsenal finally win the Champions League?
Following Tuesday’s 2-0 win against FC Bayern Munich, can Arsenal can finally win the biggest club tournament on Earth?
Obviously getting out of the group...
Xavi admits he would’ve snubbed Arsenal
As Arsenal fans, we had the pleasure of watching former Spain and Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez twice at the Emirates Stadium.
Paired with Andres Iniesta,...
Barcelona holding midfielder being touted to Arsenal?
It seems that Barcelona midfielder Sergi Samper is being touted to Arsenal once again.
Someone, somewhere, wants this deal to happen. There were rumours in...
Loan watch: Szczesny messes up for Roma
After suffering an injury against Barcelona two weeks ago, Wojciech Szczesny returned to the Roma team on Tuesday night.
Back in London, David Ospina dropped...
Walcott ‘keen’ on Barcelona move? Don’t believe everything you read
After a Sunday off in which much rum was consumed, I woke this morning wondering if I was still drunk as I saw headlines...
Bellerín: Leaving Barcelona has paid off
Back in 2011, a 16-year-old Spanish right winger left Barcelona to join Arsenal.
Four years on, Héctor Bellerín is Arsenal's first choice right-back and one...
Szczesny: Roma will try to beat Barcelona
On loan at Italian club AS Roma, Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny fancies his side's chances up against Barcelona this week.
The Spanish giants won the...
Vermaelen: Arsenal and Barcelona are similar
After an entire year sidelined by injury, Thomas Vermaelen is finally embarking on a career at Barcelona.
The former Arsenal captain has started in both...
Barcelona could target Walcott – report
With Danny Welbeck injured, Arsenal may count themselves lucky that Theo Walcott wants to play centrally.
The Englishman will be needed in central areas more...
Miquel hails Vermaelen after Barcelona appearances
Former Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen is finally fit and playing games again following a frustrating first year in Spain.
The centre-half moved to Barcelona in...
Arda Turan gives tips to former Arsenal midfielder
Turkish midfielder Arda Turan is essentially out of action for the first half of the season.
The talented player left Atlético Madrid to sign for...
Aaron Ramsey would like Spanish experience
by Lewis Ambrose
The summer began with rumours linking Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey with a move to Barcelona.
The rumours were instantly dismissed and came to...
Arsenal reject Samper interest
by Lewis Ambrose
This week has seen Arsenal linked with 20 year-old Barcelona midfielder Sergi Samper, who is ready for first-team football.
It all begun with Mundo...
Wenger won’t sacrifice youth policy
by Lewis Ambrose
Arsène Wenger has revealed that no matter how much money Arsenal have he will only merge big signings with the club's philosophy...
Arsenal close in on Barcelona midfielder
by Lee Hurley
Arsenal are getting close to signing Barcelona's Sergi Samper according to reports in Spain that are going mental over the prospect.
Samper, 20,...
Free-kick specialist linked with Gunners
by Lewis Ambrose
According to talkSPORT Arsenal have an interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu.
The 21 year-old has only been at Leverkusen for one season following a...
Arsenal dominate financial league
by Lewis Ambrose
A study carried out by S&P Capital IQ’s has devised a Credit Football League, ranking clubs based on how financially sound they are.
Years of...
Ramsey plays down Barcelona rumours
by Lewis Ambrose
After another strong season, Aaron Ramsey is sure that Arsenal will go on to compete for major honours.
So much so that he...
Are Arsenal and Chelsea chasing Barcelona forward?
by Lewis Ambrose
According to Daily Express Arsenal have made an official enquiry for Barcelona's young star Munir El Haddadi.
The goals of El Haddadi saw the Gunners...
Old interview with former Arsenal left-back Sylvinho
by Lewis Ambrose
As there is hardly anything going on - other than the signing of Petr Čech - Arsenal have taken to rehashing old...
Barcelona want Cazorla – report
by Lee Hurley
According to a report in Spain, Barcelona are interested in signing Santi Cazorla.
Good for them.
Under a transfer ban, they'll be signing no-one...
Wenger no concerns about losing Ramsey amid Barca bid talk
Like the rest of you, you probably woke to the 'news' that Barcelona were planning on bidding £50m for Aaron Ramsey.
Leaving aside the fact...
Bellerin: I’m not crazy for leaving Barca, I was right
Hector Bellerin stole the show against Liverpool on Saturday and he has no regrets over leaving Barca for Arsenal.
Barcelona no plans to move for Bellerin
Despite speculation in the press, Barcelona have no plans to move for Hector Bellerin.