Hansi Flick
January 2026
Barcelona won 3-1 but Flick criticised wasteful finishing, saying the performance should have produced more goals. Barcelona generated heavy shot volume and high expected goals, went ahead via Yamal, were pegged back, then regained control through Torres and a late Rashford goal; Flick praised overall play but singled out the final actions in attack.
Ousmane Dembele
December 2025
Dembele was named Best Male Player at the Globe Soccer Awards, completing a clean sweep of 2025 honours after also winning the Ballon d’Or and FIFA’s Best men’s award. His 35-goal 2024-25 season powered PSG to their first ever Champions League title in dominant fashion. The winger finally delivered on long-hyped potential, driving PSG through a ruthless knockout run that included three Premier League scalps before a 5-0 demolition of Inter in the final. Although injuries have disrupted his current campaign, his peak level over the last year convinced voters he was the outstanding player in world football.
Lamine Yamal
December 2025
Barcelona restored their four point lead over Real Madrid with a 2-0 win at Villarreal, Raphinha opening the scoring from the penalty spot before Lamine Yamal shook off a horrific challenge to lash home the second after the hosts were reduced to ten men. Villarreal thought they were level through a Jules Kounde own goal before an offside flag intervened, then saw Renato Veiga sent off for raking his studs down Yamal’s heel, after which Hansi Flick introduced Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski to sharpen Barcelona’s attacking display.
Marcus Rashford
December 2025
Marcus Rashford has dropped out of Barcelona’s first choice front three since Raphinha returned and Lamine Yamal locked down the right, starting only one of the last six games, yet Hansi Flick has praised the loanee’s attitude, calling his response to rotation absolutely professional. Used mostly as an impact substitute in Flick’s 4 3 3, Rashford reportedly told his coach he did not need explanations and that team points mattered more than his minutes. Flick says the forward has now adapted fully, is at his best level, and proves the squad’s depth whenever he comes from the bench.
Marcus Rashford
December 2025
Rashford says Barcelona’s environment constantly pushes players to be their best and lets him just focus on football, feeling welcome and at home again after a difficult final spell at Manchester United that saw him lose confidence and joy. The winger has rediscovered form alongside Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski, recording six goals and eight assists in 21 games, restoring his England place under Thomas Tuchel and reinforcing his belief that a unified culture and clear expectations are key to consistent performances.
Lamine Yamal
December 2025
Lamine Yamal capped a resurgent November by winning La Liga’s Player of the Month award after three goals and three assists in four games, driving Barcelona to a perfect league record and emerging as the division’s most productive creator at just 18. His output included key strikes against Elche, Celta Vigo and Alaves plus a two-assist showcase versus Athletic Club, easing post-Clasico nerves and pushing Barcelona to the top of La Liga while edging out stars like Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann in voting.
Estevao Willian (Chelsea)
November 2025
Chelsea swept aside Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, with Estevao Willian scoring a spectacular second after Kounde’s own goal and becoming only the third teenager to net in each of his first three Champions League starts, joining elite company alongside Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. Released by a precise pass from Reece James, Estevao slalomed into the box and lashed his finish into the roof of the net past Joan Garcia, then described the night as “perfect” and one of his career highlights, stressing gratitude and his hunger to keep scoring many more big stage goals.
Estevao Willian
November 2025
Enzo Maresca has urged Chelsea winger Estevao Willian to ignore comparisons with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal before their Champions League clash, insisting the teenager must focus exclusively on his own development despite already producing goals, assists and eye-catching displays in his first season in England. Maresca praised Estevao’s maturity, work rate and impact in limited minutes while stressing that comparisons can create needless pressure when he is still adapting to Premier League and European football. Chelsea view him as a long term cornerstone but plan to manage his minutes carefully as he grows.
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
November 2025
Barcelona have designed a detailed two-phase rehab plan to get Lamine Yamal over a nagging pubalgia problem in time for a crucial Champions League meeting with Chelsea, after the winger withdrew from Spain duty and suspended full training. Following radiofrequency treatment on November 10 and intensive work with club physios, Yamal has now rejoined partial group sessions, with Barca targeting seven to ten days of controlled ramp-up, warning him that any rush back could turn an “annoying” groin issue into a long-term absence.
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
November 2025
Lamine Yamal said special nights are coming as Barcelona prepare to return to a partially reopened Camp Nou after two seasons at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The 18 year old, who has barely played there, posted his excitement on social media before the comeback. The stadium, closed for major redevelopment since May 2023, will initially host around 23,000 supporters before a license allows the Lateral Stand to open and increase capacity. Executive Joan Sentelles hopes to reach over 60,000 by the end of 2025 as full sections re open.