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Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, FC Barcelona’s new home for the 2023-24 season | Football News – Times of India

Brimming with confidence on the back of a successful pre-season, FC Barcelona are gearing up for an exciting start to the season as they temporarily relocate to a stadium steeped in history. While the Spotify Camp Nou undergoes a comprehensive refurbishment project, the team, affectionately known as Los Blaugrana, will call the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys home for the 2023/24 season.Perched atop the picturesque Montjuïc hill, the Estadi Olímpic holds a rich legacy that dates back almost a century. With a seating capacity of around 50,000 enthusiastic fans, the stadium retains its status as one of the largest venues in La Liga this season.Initially constructed in 1927 as part of the Barcelona International Exposition of 1929, the stadium boasts a near-century of storied existence. Nota...
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Joselu delight at ‘dream’ return to Real Madrid | Football News – Times of India

Spanish international Jose Luis Mato, commonly known as Joselu, on Tuesday expressed his joy and described it as a "dream come true" to make a return to Real Madrid. This significant move comes after a span of 11 years since he last departed from the club."I've been dreaming of this moment since the day I left, I'm very excited," Joselu, 33, told a press conference in Madrid.The forward has scored three goals in four appearances for his country and arrives from Espanyol on a year-long loan with option to buy to help Madrid reinforce a depleted attack.Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard, Marco Asensio and Mariano Diaz have left, leaving room for major reinforcements."We all know Karim's level at this club, but I'm here to do a different job," he said."I'm going to give my all for this club, it's ...
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How Barcelona won first La Liga title since Messi’s traumatic exit | Football News – Times of India

BARCELONA: Barcelona’s risky bet to mortgage the club’s future paid off Sunday — in the short term at least — when a team led by newcomer Robert Lewandowski clinched its first La Liga title in four years.Barcelona won their 27th league title, second to Real Madrid’s 35, with four rounds remaining after a 4-2 win at Espanyol with a pair of goals by Lewandowski.Now the club can finally start a new chapter after winning its first major title since the painful exit of Lionel Messi two years ago.Here is how Barcelona led the league since the 13th round, brushing aside an arguably more talented Real Madrid side and giving Atletico Madrid no chance of catching up.WIN NOW, PAY LATER?When club president Joan Laporta, the man who first hired Pep Guardiola nearly 15 years ago, returned for a secon...
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Barcelona held by Espanyol in feisty affair | Football News – Times of India

Barcelona's lead over Real Madrid atop the LaLiga standings evaporated on Saturday after they were held to a 1-1 home draw by local rivals Espanyol in a bad-tempered clash in which both sides were reduced to 10 men.Madrid had taken top spot on Friday with a 2-0 win at Real Valladolid, putting pressure on Barcelona to respond against an Espanyol side battling to avoid relegation.Barcelona started strongly, with defender Marcos Alonso glancing a header into the net to give the hosts the lead with seven minutes on the clock.After a first half in which Barcelona spurned several chances, Alonso turned from hero to zero as he gave away a penalty following a clumsy foul on Joselu, who rolled his spot kick straight down the middle to make it 1-1 in the 73rd minute.Tempers flared after the equal...