The Barcelona Podcast
By Blue Wire
Hosted by Dan Hilton. Home to the most influential voices in the FC Barcelona community. Listen in for passionate opinions, in-depth tactical analysis, and the latest news and rumors from this community-driven podcast.
On episode 864, with Rodri missing from the starting XI, Barça were second best against PSG. The home team taught the Catalans a few lessons about the standard of Champions League winners despite goals from Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal.
On episode 863, Hansi Flick has some choices to make against PSG if Gerard Martín can't start. Will it be Rodri at CB? The youngster Álex Campos? A shocking return to action for Frenkie de Jong?
On episode 862, Lamine Yamal's form is otherworldly at the moment, and a few mistakes from the Catalans didn't stop Barcelona from making history on the road against Real Betis. Seven total goals, a red card, and plenty of VAR were just some of the highlights of a wild La Liga battle.
On episode 861, after a first half that saw the home side go up 1-0 and almost 2-0, Barça found their mojo in the second half and Lamine Yamal put on a show. Four goals later and the Catalans continue their historic start.
On a special collaboration with The Galatasaray Show, Dan and James Warden preview the Champions League match between Barcelona and Galatasaray. They talk about Victor Osimhen (and why he's still in Türkiye) and the ways that the Turkish team could give Barça some trouble.
On episode 860, without Raphinha and coming back from an extended international break, Barcelona didn't waste any time jumping all over Getafe. Anthony Gordon got his first and Jules Kounde made some history for French players in Catalonia.
On episode 859, Dan is joined by Diego (Dspot) and Levon (Barsalev) to draft the best 15 goals in Barcelona's history. They go through the decades, pick some legends, and see who comes out best. Who won the draft?
On episode 858, Manchester City has been found guilty of over 100+ charges, and while no sanctions have come down yet, Barcelona and other clubs must be circling. Which player would you try to sign if Barcelona could?
On episode 857, Dan and Domagoj do a deep dive on Barcelona's defense. They talk through the press, high line, and the issues that the defense could keep having. Then they compare Barça and its centre-back group to other Champions League favorites.
On episode 856, the attention has rightly been on Barcelona's attack to start the season, but is the defense still missing something? The lack of a left-footed centre-back signing in the summer was a point of frustration for Culers, but just like other positions, is the answer inside the club?
On episode 855, Barcelona faced their most challenging match of the season so far, and still came out with a 3-1 win. Raphinha made some hat-trick history while Rodri diagnosed how Sevilla gave them a fight.
On episode 854, Racing Santander were the latest victim to Barcelona's sensational start to the season. Two more worrying signs at the back were the lowlights on a rainy night full of highlights, with Raphinha and his hat-trick signing brightest. Or maybe it was Cancelo's opener. Or the Adeyemi and Lamine Yamal seventh.
On episode 853, Barcelona put four past Levante, with two from Lamine Yamal, a first senior team goal for Xavi Espart, and a fun solo effort from Karim Adeyemi, but all that scoring might have been papered over some concerning defensive trends.
On episode 852, Dan and Domagoj do a deep dive on Raphinha's role playing as Barcelona's No. 9 this season. They break down what's made him so dangerous in the middle, how he is redefining his legacy, and what challenges are coming soon for Flick's system.
On episode 851, Barcelona began the Champions League campaign the same way they did La Liga, by scoring way more than the opposition. Hansi Flick's men cruised to a 5-1 home victory with Raphinha's brace, Adeyemi's rocket, and Lamine Yamal's free kick. Plus, a nice cameo for Gabriel Jesus.
On episode 850, Hansi Flick and his squad saw their first proper low block of the season against Valencia and it didn't stop La Liga's leaders. Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Pedri and Fermín López all scored in the 5-0 decimation of Valencia.
On episode 849, the summer transfer window is officially closed, and the dust has settled on all of Barcelona's deals. Deco managed to bring in some big names, offload major money, and move around pieces around the edges. It's time to grade each and every move of the transfer window.
On episode 848, Dan is joined by Elliot Smith of ArsenalVision Podcast to discuss the signing of Gabriel Jesus. They discuss his long and storied injury history, his tactical fit with Hansi Flick's Barcelona, the contract numbers, and much more!
On episode 847, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both make history with two goals each in a 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano. For Lamine Yamal, he becomes the youngest player to 50 goals in the top five leagues, while Raphinha's hot start puts him in rare company. Plus, Gabriel Jesus is a Barcelona player, Messi is retiring from Argentina, and Deco continues to explore the market for opportunites.
On episode 846, Rodri makes his Barcelona debut and Hansi Flick's men grab their second clean sheet in a 2-0 win over Athletic Club. Joan García is a sweeper keeper, Pedri looked like himself again, and Xavi Espart continues his rise. Plus, the Champions League draw, mystery centre-back, and more!