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Royal Antwerp FC

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26 May

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Xavi drags journalist to court – what he did is shameful

Xavi drags journalist to court – what he did is shameful

Xavi has dragged Manuel Jabois, a journalist with Spanish outlet El Laguero to court over a charge of defamation, multiple sources confirm. In December a journalist Ramon Besa had written a publication in December where he labelled Barca 'the joke of Europe' after a Champions League group stage defeat to Royal Antwerp in Belgium.

3 months ago

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What did Ferran write on his wrist v Antwerp? Some fans think it's goodbye message

What did Ferran write on his wrist v Antwerp? Some fans think it's goodbye message

"Gracias!! ['Thank you!!']" was what Ferran Torres wrote on his wrist before the Antwerp clash.Who was the message for, though? One more for his haters, or maybe this one's for the supporters who were on his side all the time?Some fans suggest Ferran is already saying goodbye that way.

6 months ago

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How much money Barca missed out on by not taking Antwerp clash seriously

How much money Barca missed out on by not taking Antwerp clash seriously

Barcelona decided not to take their final Champions League group stage match too seriously with Xavi leaving out Robert Lewandowski, Ilkay Gundogan and Ronald Araujo in his initial squad for the game. The Barcelona board vetoed the manager and all three players were later called up.

6 months ago

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Xavi names main reason behind Barca poor form: 'We're not inspired'

Xavi names main reason behind Barca poor form: 'We're not inspired'

Barcelona haven't been doing that well recently and are on a two-game losing streak. The Catalans are fourth in the La Liga table, seven points behind surprise leaders Girona.

6 months ago

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Who's got Barca's captain armband when Sergi Roberto left pitch v Antwerp?

Who's got Barca's captain armband when Sergi Roberto left pitch v Antwerp?

Barcelona encountered a narrow 2-3 defeat against Antwerp on Wednesday. It was a night to forget for Xavi and co, yet we managed to find one positive in that mess of a game.

6 months ago

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'But does Xavi have cojones for it?': Barca fans want one starter indefinitely benched, have alternative in mind

'But does Xavi have cojones for it?': Barca fans want one starter indefinitely benched, have alternative in mind

"Lewy’s time [at Barcelona] is slowly but surely coming to an end and it can't come faster. But does Xavi have the cojones to bench him? So far, he hasn't done it," a Culer Kelvin Olsei tweeted.

6 months ago

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Jason Cundy: 'Everyone associated with Man United, hang your heads in shame'

Jason Cundy: 'Everyone associated with Man United, hang your heads in shame'

Speaking on talkSPORT radio, former Chelsea man Jason Cundy said: "No one is of a persuasion that Manchester United had any belief against Bayern Munich, they had no desire and no passion."Everyone associated with Man United.

Manchester United

6 months ago

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'We didn't come to consensus': Deco refutes Xavi's words on squad list scandal

'We didn't come to consensus': Deco refutes Xavi's words on squad list scandal

Barcelona are going through a squad list scandal. Lewandowski, Gundogan and Araujo were initially omitted from the Catalans' team list for the Antwerp game because Xavi wanted to rest them.

6 months ago

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Team's best footballers in Jupiler Pro League of Belgium

Goals

Janssen

Vincent Janssen11

Ilenikhena

George Osrzehmen Ilenikhena8

Balikwisha

Michel-Ange Balikwisha7

Assists

Balikwisha

Michel-Ange Balikwisha5

Janssen

Vincent Janssen5

Ejuke

Duel won

Keita

Lamine Mandela Keita171

Yusuf

Alhassan Yusuf159

Balikwisha

Michel-Ange Balikwisha153

Chances created

Balikwisha

Michel-Ange Balikwisha50

Janssen

Vincent Janssen47

Ejuke

Chidera Ejuke35

Clean sheets

Butez

Lammens

Deco wants Xavi sacked — RAC1

Deco wants Xavi sacked — RAC1

According to RAC1 (via Barca Universal), the club's sporting director Deco is thinking of replacing Xavi with someone else.Barcelona are going through a crisis right now with two defeats in a row and the Portuguese believes that the solution to the problem is to get rid of the 43-year-old.

6 months ago

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Deco 'scolds' De Jong for missing Antwerp game: 'What does it mean you're sick?'

Deco 'scolds' De Jong for missing Antwerp game: 'What does it mean you're sick?'

RAC1 (via Diario Sport) carry a report saying that Deco has clashed with Frenkie de Jong over the Dutchman missing the Antwerp game.The sporting director reportedly called the midfielder and asked him why he was not in the squad.

6 months ago

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Some Barca board members want Xavi gone — Laporta's stance revealed

Some Barca board members want Xavi gone — Laporta's stance revealed

Diario Sport report that some board members at Barcelona have been harbouring doubts about Xavi and his long-term future at the club for some time now. They are already thinking that firing him would be the best solution to the problems at the club.

6 months ago

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'We spent two hours with Deco and Laporta': Xavi talks possible sack

'We spent two hours with Deco and Laporta': Xavi talks possible sack

There is a growing number of rumours saying that Xavi will be sacked sooner than later after a string of unconvincing performances.Xavi told 'end has begun' to his time at BarcelonaHowever, the Barcelona manager believes in his ability to turn things around, as well as in his superiors' trust.

6 months ago

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Xavi told 'end has begun' to his time at Barcelona

Xavi told 'end has begun' to his time at Barcelona

Barcelona suffered a 3-2 defeat to Antwerp in Belgium in the final group stage game in the Champions League. The result doesn't mean anything as the Catalans finished first in the group anyway, but the team's performance was extremely poor.

6 months ago

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Xavi says what Barca fans should do to Oriol Romeu

Xavi says what Barca fans should do to Oriol Romeu

"Oriol Romeu must be given the confidence and encouragement," Xavi told the media after Barcelona's 3-2 loss to Antwerp."We have to trust him, he's a player of a certain level.

6 months ago

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Xavi: 'The important thing is we finished top of the group!'

Xavi: 'The important thing is we finished top of the group!'

"We are going through a bad phase, but the most important thing is that we finished first in the group!" Xavi told the media after the 3-2 loss to Antwerp."Of course I'm worried.

6 months ago

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Yamal 8, Romeu 1: rating Barca players in Antwerp loss

Yamal 8, Romeu 1: rating Barca players in Antwerp loss

Lamine Yamal - 8/10The teenager was Barca's most dangerous attacker tonight. He provided Ferran with a stunning assist and was unlucky not to score.

6 months ago

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Barcelona win Champions League group

Barcelona win Champions League group

Barcelona have qualified for the Champions League last 16 as group winners!This means we are unlikely to get a top-class side as our opposition in the next stage.Full list of Barca's possible Champions League last 16 opponentsBarca beat Porto twice, Shakhtar and Antwerp once in the group stage.

6 months ago

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FT. Antwerp 3-2 Barcelona: LIVE updates, reactions, stats, etc.

FT. Antwerp 3-2 Barcelona: LIVE updates, reactions, stats, etc.

Full time. We lose 3-2.

6 months ago

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Latest Lewandowski gesture shows his real attitude to Barca youngsters

Latest Lewandowski gesture shows his real attitude to Barca youngsters

Robert Lewandowski approached Hector Fort minutes before Barca's Champions League clash against Antwerp.The Pole apparently calmed the youngster down ahead of a big challenge and probably gave him a piece of advice.

6 months ago

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'He told it to me': Xavi explains why Lewandowski will play v Antwerp

'He told it to me': Xavi explains why Lewandowski will play v Antwerp

"I spoke to Lewandowski. He told me that he wasn't tired and wanted to play [against Antwerp].

6 months ago

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About the team

Barca XI v Antwerp unveiled

Barca XI v Antwerp unveiled

Barcelona XI: Inaki Pena; Fort, Kounde, Christensen, Balde; Roberto, Romeu, Fermin; Yamal, Lewandowski, Ferran.Subs: Cancelo, Pedri, Raphinha, Felix, Gundogan, Astralaga, Alarcon, Casado, Kochen, Cubarsi, Garrido, Guiu.

6 months ago

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Shakhtar will top Barca Champions League group if 2 things happen

Shakhtar will top Barca Champions League group if 2 things happen

Barcelona have qualified for the Champions League round of 16 but have they won Group H? The answer is no. Shakhtar Donetsk can still finish as group winners on two conditions.

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Team news and possible XI's for Barcelona v Antwerp

Team news and possible XI's for Barcelona v Antwerp

Barcelona will be looking to secure all three points and a top spot in the group H on Wednesday in what will be their last Champions League game this year.Let's take a look at what the lineups for the Antwerp clash could be.

6 months ago

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Barca players travel for final Champions League game in 2023: 5 best pics

Barca players travel for final Champions League game in 2023: 5 best pics

Barcelona players are already in Belgium to lock horns with Anwerp in what will be their final Champions League game this year.Travelling in styleThe players seem to be in bad spirits following the painful defeat last weekend.

6 months ago

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Xavi changes his mind, calls up 3 rested senior players for Antwerp game

Xavi changes his mind, calls up 3 rested senior players for Antwerp game

In a surprise twist, Xavi has changed his mind and called up three senior players he rested for the Champions League game against Royal Antwerp on Wednesday. Thus, Ilkay Gundogan, Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo are all recalled to the squad.

6 months ago

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Barca's next 3 biggest challenges of 2023 after Girona disasterclass

Barca's next 3 biggest challenges of 2023 after Girona disasterclass

Barcelona were tactically and physically beaten by Girona on Sunday. It was a result that saw the visitors climb back to the top of the league table, moving seven points clear of their Catalan big brothers.

6 months ago

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Zinchenko in the running for Premier League award & 2 more under-radar stories at Arsenal

Zinchenko in the running for Premier League award & 2 more under-radar stories at Arsenal

Wolves referee appointedPeter Bankes will be taking charge of the Arsenal vs Wolves clash in the Premier League on Saturday, December 2, it has been announced.The 41-year-old official has refereed six top-flight games involving the Gunners so far with a record of three wins, two draws and one defeat.

7 months ago

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Shakhtar beat Antwerp: what it means for Barca

Shakhtar beat Antwerp: what it means for Barca

Shakhtar Donetsk have beaten Antwerp 1-0 in the Champions League group stage.The Ukrainian side are now level on points with both Barcelona and Porto.

7 months ago

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Madrid legend Pepe breaks big Champions League record with Antwerp header - it stood for a decade

Madrid legend Pepe breaks big Champions League record with Antwerp header - it stood for a decade

You might be surprised, but Pepe is still playing the beautiful game. More than that, the ex-Real Madrid defender has just carved his name into the history book by breaking one of the Champions League's biggest records.

7 months ago

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Barca's Champions League standings after Porto played their match

Barca's Champions League standings after Porto played their match

Barcelona remain top of their Champions League group after Matchday 3.The Catalans have won 9 points out of possible 9.

8 months ago

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Barca get major injury boost for El Clasico & 4 more under-radar stories

Barca get major injury boost for El Clasico & 4 more under-radar stories

Pedri and Lewandowski pushing to return for El ClasicoBarcelona duo Pedri and Robert Lewandowski are both likely to be ready to start against Real Madrid, claims Diario AS.The two are pushing to get back to full fitness to help their side reign supreme in El Clasico.

8 months ago

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'This is the Barca we deserve': Cules are raving about build-up to Felix's goal v Antwerp

'This is the Barca we deserve': Cules are raving about build-up to Felix's goal v Antwerp

Barcelona kicked off their 2023/24 Champions League campaign smashing Royal Antwerp 5-0 on Tuesday.It's been four days but some Cules are still not over that game.

9 months ago

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Yamal gets mobbed & more: 5 best pictures as Barcelona resume training after Antwerp thrashing

Yamal gets mobbed & more: 5 best pictures as Barcelona resume training after Antwerp thrashing

Barcelona picked up a huge 5-0 win over Royal Antwerp to start their Champions League campaign in the perfect way possible.However, Xavi was not going to allow his players to get some time off after the game at all.

9 months ago

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Barcelona hold talks over Arthur Vermeeren after Antwerp win, his possible fee revealed (reliability: 4 stars)

Barcelona hold talks over Arthur Vermeeren after Antwerp win, his possible fee revealed (reliability: 4 stars)

Barcelona’s Sporting Director Deco held talks with Royal Antwerp counter-part Marc Overmars over their midfielder Arthur Vermeeran, claims Mundo Deportivo.The two held talks when the match was going on, with the 18-year-old having put in an impressive display against Barca.

9 months ago

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One Barcelona star nominated for Champions League Player of Matchday 1

One Barcelona star nominated for Champions League Player of Matchday 1

Barcelona got their 2023/24 Champions League campaign off to a superb start with a 5-0 win over Antwerp.Joao Felix had an amazing European debut for the club, scoring two goals and setting up Robert Lewandowski’s strike as well.

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Mingueza makes special promise to Barca and 2 more under-radar stories at Barca

Mingueza makes special promise to Barca and 2 more under-radar stories at Barca

Two Barca stars in Europe's top-5 leagues XIWhoScored have included two Barcelona players in their top-5 leagues XI of the week after their 5-0 win over Real Betis.Robert Lewandowski and Joao Cancelo are the players from the Blaugrana to make the team.

9 months ago

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'We follow several players': Deco opens up on Barca's interest in one Antwerp player - he impressed in 5-0 loss

'We follow several players': Deco opens up on Barca's interest in one Antwerp player - he impressed in 5-0 loss

Barcelona fans got an up close and personal look at Royal Antwerp midfielder Arthur Vermeeren, who is rumoured to be a transfer target for the club, on Tuesday.Speaking after his side’s 5-0 win over the Belgian side about the links to Vermeeren, Deco said: “The scouting team works hard.

9 months ago

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3 stars incredible, 4 unsung heroes: Barcelona player performance tier list for Antwerp thrashing

3 stars incredible, 4 unsung heroes: Barcelona player performance tier list for Antwerp thrashing

Barcelona kicked off their 2023/24 Champions League campaign with a fantastic 5-0 win over Royal Antwerp.The Blaugrana produced a five-star performance, with Joao Felix, Robert Lewandowski and Gavi all getting among the goals.

9 months ago

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Did Yamal become youngest player to make Champions League debut after Antwerp outing? Answered

Did Yamal become youngest player to make Champions League debut after Antwerp outing? Answered

Lamine Yamal made his much-anticipated Champions League debut in Barcelona’s 5-0 win over Royal Antwerp.In doing so, he became the youngest-ever Barca player to play in the competition for the senior team.

9 months ago

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Gavi sets Champions League record for Barcelona with one impressive stat after Antwerp thrashing

Gavi sets Champions League record for Barcelona with one impressive stat after Antwerp thrashing

Gavi had an impressive outing for Barcelona in their 1-0 win over Royal Antwerp.Not only did he score a goal in the second half, a brilliant left-footed finish, but the youngster also played a key role in helping Barca dominate the game.

9 months ago

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Jupiler Pro League of Belgium Table

Jupiler Pro League of Belgium

Team

PM

1

Royal Charleroi SC

4536

2

3136

3

RWD Molenbeek 47

3036

4

2836

Goals

Assists

RC

YC

Player		G
Kevin Denkey	Cercle Brugge	27
Anders Dreyer	Anderlecht	19
Mohamed El Amine Amoura	Union Saint-Gilloise	18
Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues	Club Brugge	18
Gustaf Nilsson	Union Saint-Gilloise	16

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