On episode 448, Dan reviews El Clásico with his 5 Headlines. But first, he puts emotion aside and explains how Xavi got his tactics right and Ancelotti got his tactics wrong. At least enough for Barcelona to score two dramatic goals and Real Madrid to score one lucky own goal and have another one taken away. Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 447, Dan and Mike Crimmins (@ColoradoFCB) discuss the charges against Barcelona in the Negreira case. They talk the actual legal wording, current evidence against Barça, Gavi's registration, and much more! Running Order: What is Barça and others actually being charged with? What are the possible punishments if Barcelona is guilty? What happened with Gavi's registration? Who has the advantage heading into El Clásico? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 446, Dan and Emile discuss the 1-0 win over Athletic Club without overlooking the Negreira business. They talk about ter Stegen's impact on the La Liga title race, Raphinha's ability to pop up in big moments, Balde vs. Nico Williams Jr., and much more! Running Order: What's the difference between the numbers and the eye test? Is ter Stegen Barcelona's La Liga MVP? Why was Balde against Nico Williams Jr. the match-up to decide the match? What made the Raphinha goal special for him? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 445, Dan and Rik Sharma of Siempre Positivo discuss if Xavi has changed his football philosophy since taking over at Barcelona. They talk about difference between his style and Guardiola's Barcelona, Simeone's Atletico Madrid, what empowers a good manager at Barcelona, and much more! Running Order: Is Xavi more like Simeone than Guardiola? How is Guardiola's Barcelona different than Xavi's How has Xavi adapted as an inexperienced manager? Who needs to support Xavi for him to succeed? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Quick Take Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 444, Dan and Rafa Aldamuy discuss Barcelona's 1-0 win over Valencia. They talk about the curious differences between Torres, Ansu, and Raphinha, the Araujo miss and the Kessie non-cal, and much more! Running Order: Why are Barcelona stuck in this cycle of bad games and okay results? What's the difference between Torres, Ansu Fati, and Raphinha? What was wrong with the spacing in the midfield? Did Kessie commit a foul for a penalty? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Quick Take Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 443, Dan and Domagoj Kostanjšak discuss Barcelona's 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey. They talk about why Barcelona failed in possession, how the defense got it so right, what happened to Torres and Raphinha up top, and much more! Running Order: Does it matter how it happened as long as they got the result? How did Barcelona's backline have so much success? What did Real Madrid do to stunt Barça's build-up? Were Torres and Raphinha redeemable? Join the new Discord server! Domagoj's Substack: HERE Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 442, Dan and Emile discuss the awful match against Almería and preview the Copa del Rey El Clásico. They talk about the team without Pedri, a lack of excuses in La Liga, the line-up against Real Madrid, and much more! Running Order: Why was this the worst match of the season for Barcelona? How much does the team miss Pedri? What excuse does Barcelona have in La Liga? Who does Xavi have to face Real Madrid? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 441, Dan and Rafa Aldamuy discuss Barcelona's 2-1 defeat Manchester United. They talk about Franck Kessié and Sergi Roberto filling in, the issue with depth, Xavi's decisions, and much more! Running Order: What were the stakes of the Europa League? How did Kessié and Roberto fill in? How did United break through? What can be asked of Raphinha? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Quick Take Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 440, Dan is joined by the Director of Recruiting and soccer operations at the Barça Residency Academy Miha Kline, FC Barcelona's official soccer residency academy in the United States. They talk about Julián Araujo's journey from the residency academy to Catalonia, how the US residency academy came to be, the challenges of scouting and keeping top talent, and much more! Running Order: What were the early signs of Araujo's potential? How was the academy founded? What are the challenges in working with future professionals and those who won't make it? How can young players learn more? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Quick Take Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 439, Dan presents his 5 Headlines from Barcelona's 2-0 win over Cádiz, plus a preview for Manchester United and a comprehensive explanation of what we know about the referee payments debacle. How much can Ferran Torres take from his showing against Cádiz? How did Christensen lead the backline? What are Barça's chances against Man United? What is going on with the referee payments scandal? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 438, Dan and Levon discuss Barcelona's 2-2 draw with Manchester United. They talk about Xavi's line-up choices, replacing Pedri for the next month, VAR decisions, and much more! Running Order: What did Xavi get wrong against Manchester United? How can Barça survive without Pedri? Which VAR decisions did the refs get right and wrong? What can we make of the referee payment scandal? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Quick Take Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 437, Dan is joined by Manchester United expert Tom Verde to discuss the upcoming Europa League clash between the two giants. They talk about Casemiro, Marcus Rashford, Erik ten Hag and his tactics, XI predictions, and much more! Running Order: What impact could Casemiro have? How did Rashford level up this season? What's Manchester United's plan A? Who should start for both teams? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 436, Dan presents his 5 Headlines from Barcelona's 1-0 win over Villarreal with a little negative preamble and some updates about the behind the scenes stuff. Join the new Discord server! We're still learning Discord too so please be patient! We're also looking for Mods so please let us know if that's something you have experience in: https://discord.gg/83XNNgHw Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 435, Dan and Emile discuss the rumors circulating around Ansu Fati and the numbers that Joan Laporta and Mateu Alemany presented. They talk about the role Jorge Mendes could play with Ansu, the worries about future revenue, Vitor Roque, and much more! Running Order: Is Ansu Fati available for a transfer? Can we believe Laporta that the financial situation is improving? How can the club further bring down the wage bill? Who is Vitor Roque? Join the new Discord server! We're still learning Discord too so please be patient! We're also looking for Mods so please let us know if that's something you have experience in: https://discord.gg/83XNNgHw Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 434, Dan is joined by The Purist to discuss Barcelona's 3-0 win over Sevilla and the new roles of Raphinha and Franck Kessie. They talk about the La Liga standings, Barça's defensive record, midfield roles, and much more! Running Order: How comfortable is Barça in La Liga? How did Barcelona break down Sevilla? How can Xavi get the best out of Raphinha? How will Xavi incorporate Kessie? Follow The Purist on YouTube and check in videos on Raphinha and the midfield! Join the new Discord server! We're still learning Discord too so please be patient! We're also looking for Mods so please let us know if that's something you have experience in: https://discord.gg/RmK6anTX Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Quick Take Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 433, Dan and Levon discuss Barcelona's 2-1 win over Real Betis. They talk about Alejandro Balde's progression, Raphinha's role during Dembele's injury, Ronald Araujo's improvements on the ball, and much more! Running Order: Why do so many Culers also support Betis? How has Balde been improving? How did Xavi figure out the de Jong/Busquets conundrum? What makes Dembele more dangerous than Raphinha? Join the new Discord server! We're still learning Discord too so please be patient! We're also looking for Mods so please let us know if that's something you have experience in: https://discord.gg/aBaKb26A Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Quick Take Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 432, Dan and Román from La Liga Lowdown discuss transfer deadline day and how Barça will deal with Dembele's latest injury. They talk about Pedri's goalscoring, Julian Araujo's transfer, Sofyan Amrabat speculation, and much more! Running Order: How will Barcelona cope without Dembele? How did Pedri's goalscoring improve? What would Julian Araujo bring to Catalonia? Would Amrabat have been worth it? Join the new Discord server! We're still learning Discord too so please be patient! We're also looking for Mods so please let us know if that's something you have experience in: https://discord.gg/ahbCx9my Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 431, Dan and is joined by Adrian Bialkowski of 9CAMPNOU to discuss Barcelona's 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey. They talk about why Dembele was so explosive, La Real's tactical gamble, Gavi's failed registration, and much more! Running Order: What was Real Sociedad's tactical gamble? Why did de Jong and Busquets thrive in the first half? What slowed Barça down in the second half? What does Gavi's registration failure affect in the short term? Join the new Discord server! We're still learning Discord too so please be patient! We're also looking for Mods so please let us know if that's something you have experience in: https://discord.gg/CuDPrjjt Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 430, Dan and Emile discuss Barcelona's 1-0 win over Getafe and Xavi's ability to get points when the team doesn't play well. They talk about why that line-up struggled, Xavi comments on Dani Alves, Barça Femení winning the Spanish Super Cup, and much more! Running Order: Why couldn't Barcelona find space? What led to Barça's defensive success? How did Xavi respond to the Dani Alves news? How did the federation let the Femení down again? Join the new Discord server! We're still learning Discord too so please be patient! We're also looking for Mods so please let us know if that's something you have experience in: https://discord.gg/CuDPrjjt Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 429, Dan and Rafa Aldamuy discuss Memphis' move to Atlético Madrid and Barcelona's 5-0 win over Ceuta in the Copa del Rey. They talk about Pablo Torre and Franck Kessie against Ceuta, the Femení's win in El Clásico, and much more! Running Order: Did Barça "lose" the transfer of Memphis to Atleti? Why did Barcelona start so slow against Ceuta? Why did Xavi substitute Pablo Torre instead of Kessie? Is it better for the Femení to have blowouts or close games against Real Madrid? Join the new Discord server! We're still learning Discord too so please be patient! We're also looking for Mods so please let us know if that's something you have experience in: https://discord.gg/WVDMkuwC Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Quick Take Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices