The Irish Times

Has the sun set on Barcelona’s glory years?

Richard Fitzpatrick reflects how a perfect storm now envelops the former superpower

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 06:00

Forlorn Barcelona adjust to new normal of European inferiority

The overriding sensation at the Nou Camp was one of apathy during defeat to Bayern Munich

Wed Sept 15 2021 - 15:36

Robert Lewandowski grabs two as Bayern Munich dominate in Barcelona

Home side had no shots on target as they lose to German champions yet again

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 22:23

Can Koeman be the new broom that sweeps Barcelona clean?

‘Returning legend’ plans to clear out club’s old guard – except Messi – but it won’t be easy

Wed Aug 19 2020 - 22:30

(One of) my favourite sporting moments: Sergi Roberto’s right leg completes a miracle

Joanne O’Riordan: Picking one was impossible so I’ve divided it into men and women

Thu Apr 23 2020 - 06:00

Barcelona made to work hard for Getafe win

Champions made to sweat for all three points by the impressive visitors

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 17:37

Barcelona in the eye of the storm as Catalan crisis deepens

Guardiola’s support for independence for region continues to raise hackles at home

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 01:00

Griezmann bags brace as Barca bounce back against Real Betis

Summer signing inspires comeback after Nabil Fekir’s early opener at the Nou Camp

Mon Aug 26 2019 - 07:41

Ken Early: Hard to believe Neymar snr did not approve of son’s move to PSG

Neymar’s two unhappy years in Paris have been lucrative for one family member in particular

Wed Jun 26 2019 - 07:49

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s ‘genius moment’ summed up Liverpool

Defender’s quick-thinking and effort encapsulated Klopp’s side

Wed May 08 2019 - 22:30

Messi magic puts Barcelona in total control against Liverpool

Stunning free-kick was Argentinian’s 600th goal for the club

Thu May 02 2019 - 09:58

Man United go with Rashford at centre forward against Barcelona

Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard come in while Alexis Sanchez named on bench

Tue Apr 16 2019 - 19:35

Scrappy Barcelona squeeze win from Old Trafford trip

Catalans far from their best but hard-working United fail to have a shot on target

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 22:20

Messi’s derby double secures win and a 10th straight 40-goal season

Ernesto Valverde’s side go 13 points clear at the top of La Liga

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 17:51

Messi and the hat-trick that brought a stadium to its knees

Rival fans unite to acclaim greatest because of how he did it, and how often he has done it

Mon Mar 18 2019 - 17:21

Ivan Rakitic secures Barcelona another El Clasico victory

Catalans now 12 points clear of Real Madrid after second Bernabeu win of the week

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 21:59

Messi scores 50th career hat-trick and claims Barcelona back to their best

Catalans go 10 points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 19:05

Messi penalty enough for Barcelona against stubborn Valladolid

Former Barcelona goalkeeper Jordi Masip saved another Messi spot kick

Sat Feb 16 2019 - 22:03

Lionel Messi’s brace rescues a point for Barça against Valencia

Barcelona’s run of eight-consecutive La Liga wins ended but they remain six points clear

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 20:28

Barcelona first sports team to average £10m a year in wages

La Liga side pay players €11.3m on average with Manchester United paying €7.3m

Tue Nov 27 2018 - 18:00

Lionel Messi could play for Barcelona against Inter Milan

Barcelona star could return to action early after breaking a bone in his right arm

Mon Nov 05 2018 - 18:59

No Messi no problem for Barça as they hit Real Madrid for five

Luis Suárez’s hat-trick puts Julen Lopetegui on the brink with his side ninth in La Liga

Sun Oct 28 2018 - 18:16

Barcelona narrowly avoid another defeat

Messi comes off the bench to help rescue a draw against Bilbao

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 18:57

Barcelona stunned by defeat at lowly Leganes

Philippe Coutinho gave the champions the lead but they crumbled in the second half

Wed Sept 26 2018 - 21:12

Lionel Messi opens campaign with brilliant hat-trick against PSV

Argentine star takes advantage of tiring Dutch side with late goals

Tue Sept 18 2018 - 20:10

Barcelona President fuels Antoine Griezmann speculation

Club has been in contact with Frenchman’s agent in a bid to bring him to Barcelona

Mon May 07 2018 - 13:28

Barcelona stay unbeaten as Iniesta plays final El Clásico

Cristiano Ronaldo scores but is forced off as Real Madrid come from behind twice

Sun May 06 2018 - 22:25

Five memorable Champions League knockout-stage comebacks

Manchester City facing the stiffest of tasks as they welcome Liverpool to the Etihad

Mon Apr 09 2018 - 21:54

Lionel Messi hat-trick helps Barcelona equal record unbeaten run

Catalan club have now gone 38 La Liga games since their last defeat

Sat Apr 07 2018 - 22:11

Chelsea and Premier League lagging behind in local talent

Barcelona team built on academy products like Messi, Iniesta, Busquets, Pique and Alba

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 13:03

Barcelona keep winning as Coutinho watches his new team

Playmaker will be unveiled on Monday, after Catalans extended lead at top of La Liga

Sun Jan 07 2018 - 19:45

Ousmane Dembele makes return as Barca held in Vigo

Record signing has been sidelined with a hamstring injury

Thu Jan 04 2018 - 20:36

Barca boss Valverde insists title race is not over after Clasico cruise

‘We do not think about that, just to keep picking up points and moving forward’

Sat Dec 23 2017 - 16:21

Barcelona cruise to El Clasico win to extend gap at top further

Catalan club take their chances as Suarez and Messi both among goals at Bernabeu

Sat Dec 23 2017 - 14:16