Barcelona

Barcelona

Of all of the top teams in Europe, Barcelona under manager Hansi Flick is the most addicted to the offside trap. The high-risk, high-reward defense has been Flick's trademark as a manager, and Barcelona has, by both design and necessity, adopted it with striking intensity. Flick's mantra is simple: Play a high line, try to catch opponents offside, and if and when it fails, just out-score them on the other end. This, I'd say, broadly worked last season.

If you were anywhere near Barcelona at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 3, you probably jumped out of your skin when your phone suddenly started buzzing. You weren't alone. More than five million mobile phones across Catalonia received the same loud, startling message - a mass emergency alert test carried out by the Generalitat's Civil Protection department ( Protecció Civil). The alert, part of Spain's ES-Alert public warning system, reached people in Barcelonès, Baix Llobregat, Maresme, Vallès Occidental and Vallès Oriental, making it the largest drill ever conducted by the Catalan government. Even those just passing through on a motorway or train heard their devices blare the familiar emergency tone.

Barcelona's world-famous La Boqueria market - officially 'Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria' - is preparing for a major €12 million refurbishment aimed at bringing the beloved landmark back to its roots as a hub of local food, culture, and community. According to the Barcelona City Council, the renovation project will begin in summer 2026 and continue through 2027, with works carefully staged so the market can remain partially open,

The museum will occupy the former Comèdia cinema, an ornate building in the Eixample district facing onto the Passeig de Gràcia, one of Barcelona's busiest thoroughfares. Originally constructed as a residence, it was transformed into a theatre in the 1930s and became home to the Comèdia in 1960. Long a well-known landmark, the cinema shut last year after years of declining ticket sales.

"The offer we had from Saudi Arabia really tempted me," "It would have solved not just my personal life, but also the lives of my parents, my son... a lot of people. "Obviously, we thought about leaving [Barcelona]. I thought it might be time to leave, but then we talked to [Flick], first on the phone and then at the beginning of the preseason, and he managed to convince me to stay. I'm glad he did."

Five terrestrial units of Barcelona firefighters were deployed to the scene, located in the Eixample neighbourhood in front of Casa de les Punxes, after emergency services received a call about the fire at approximately 5:00pm. The fire had started on the bus, which was at the intersection of Avinguda Diagonal and Carrer de Rosselló. As officials jumped into action, both streets, as well as the nearby Carrer Roger de Llúria, were blocked to traffic, according to the Barcelona City Council.

Barcelona is once again at the centre of a transport storm - and this time, it could spell disaster for ride-hailing giants like Uber, Cabify and Bolt. A new law being pushed through the Catalan Parliament threatens to all but push these platforms off the streets of the city, reducing them to a background role while taxis regain almost total control.

Barcelona is about to get a lot more eyes on its streets. City Hall has confirmed plans to install 1,000 new CCTV cameras over the coming years, a major jump from the 160 currently in place. Mayor Jaume Collboni said the first cameras will appear in Ciutat Vella and along the waterfront, two of the city's busiest - and often most troubled - areas.

However, after revenue increased to €994m, ($1.16 billion) up €100m ($116m) on the previous year, Barça said the results continue the "consolidation of the club's economic recovery" following years of financial struggles. The main factors for the rise in turnover are attributed to a new agreement with Nike, a boost in merchandising sales, improved results on the pitch and higher attendances at the Olympic Stadium.

Barcelona are interested in signing Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United in the January transfer window, according to Fichajes. Gavi has suffered a long-term injury and will be on the sidelines for a number of months, with last season's La Liga winners now looking at a potential deal for Mainoo. Mainoo wanted to leave Man United on a loan deal in the summer of 2025, but the Red Devils stopped him from leaving.

All four players will be out of action until at least after the international break, meaning they will miss Sunday's game against Real Sociedad, the Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain next Wednesday and the trip to Sevilla on Oct. 5. On a more positive note, both Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde trained on Friday and could return from their respective injuries against Real Sociedad this weekend.

Barcelona's iconic Magic Fountain of Montjuïc has burst back into life after lying dry for three years, delighting surprised visitors who happened to be passing on Tuesday, September 23. The city landmark, famous for its dazzling water and light displays, was quietly switched on for a one-hour test run ahead of its official reopening. For those who stumbled across it, the moment felt like a gift: some rushed to take photos, others cheered,

Primavera Sound has done it again with a spectacular 2026 lineup led by The Cure, Gorillaz, Massive Attack, My Bloody Valentine, Doja Cat, The xx, Father John Misty, Slowdive, Kneecap, and more. Following the lead of Coachella, the Barcelona-based music festival has chosen to unveil its lineup earlier than usual this year. The fully-realized bill boasts 150 acts in total, with other highlights including Skrillex, PinkPantheress, Ethel Cain,

Primavera Sound is more than an event; it's a vibrant tapestry woven into the very fabric of Barcelona's identity. Since its inception in 2001, the festival has become synonymous with this charismatic city, creating a dynamic exchange where both the festival and Barcelona thrive together. Much like the iconic monuments of its streets, the festival moulds the city's cultural landscape, while Barcelona, in turn, enriches the experience of the festival-goers.

Barcelona's proposal to extend the tramway along Diagonal, connecting Verdaguer and Francesc Macià, is gaining momentum. First Deputy Mayor Laia Bonet confirmed that two essential proposals will be put to a vote to enable the extension: the construction of the new water collector and the redevelopment of Diagonal. Securing enough support from city council members remains a fundamental requirement before any works can proceed.

Barcelona's squad spending limit has dropped to €351 million ($411.8m) -- down €112m from last winter -- while Real Madrid's has increased to €761m, LaLiga said on Friday. The league's squad cost limits, which are made public after each transfer window, denote the maximum amount that each club is permitted to spend on first-team players, as well as coaching staff, reserve and youth teams.

The club had been granted permission to play their first three fixtures away from home to allow the completion of construction work. But even with a little extra time thanks to the international break that followed, the club haven't yet obtained documents that allow it to open. The Olympic Stadium, used as their substitute home ground for the past two seasons, is the venue for a Post Malone concert two days before the match ruling it out of use for Sunday.