Barça: Siempre Positivo
Join Sam Marsden (ESPN), Rik Sharma (AFP), Toni Juanmartí (Diario Sport) and special guests for this weekly podcast on FC Barcelona. Siempre Positivo is the only English-language podcast exclusively focused on Barça brought to you by people on the ground in the city. The podcast covers every inch of the football club, from match reviews and previews to transfer news and the latest controversy.
Episodes
E631: Unbeaten Barca bash Betis in thriller before huge week
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni discuss Barca's 5-2 win over Real Betis this weekend that keeps Hansi Flick's side perfect rolling into next weekend's Clasico. Up first though, is the small matter of PSG. Lamine shines in Seville and that's one of the topics on this week's Monday pod. Join us on Patreon for analysis of the PSG game later in the week... and yes, this time
E629: Barca sink Getafe as Gordon strikes first
Send us Fan MailSam and Rik look at Barca's 3-0 win over Getafe in La Liga to continue the perfect start to the season. Anthony Gordon scored his first goal for the club, with Gabriel Jesus and Jules Kounde also on target. Rodri the Rolls Royce and more discussed on today's episode, with Galatasaray round the corner in the Champions League.Support the showFor bonus content, including add
E624: Raphinha the Maquinha keeps Barça perfect in Seville
Send us Fan MailRaphinha delivered a second hat-trick of the week to keep his remarkable form as a striker going. The Brazilian's goals helped Barcelona beat Sevilla 3-1 to continue their perfect start to the season: eight games, eight wins.Sam, Rik and Toni discuss Barça's latest victory, analyse Raphinha's improvement in front of goal and weigh in on Real Madrid's latest defe
E622: Lamine Yamal keeps Barça perfect against Levante
Send us Fan MailBarcelona are celebrating the continuation of their perfect start to the season with a 4-2 win over Levante... and Toni is celebrating the birth of his daughter (congrats, Toni!), so you'll have to put up with Sam and Rik this week.Barça won 4-2 at Levante on Sunday to make it five wins from five in LaLiga. Lamine Yamal scored two more, Xavi Espart netted his first goal for th
E619: Valencia juiced as Barca run riot
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni talk about Barca's 5-0 whipping of Valencia which took them clear at the top of La Liga. A brace for Lamine, Fermin at his best, Rodri's first start and a potential role change for Pedri. Toni still has a bee in his bonnet about 'no-goal' Gordon, who added another assist to his stat-book. It expands into a wider discussion about 'clutch pl
E617: Barca whip Rayo as Lamine back in the goals
Send us Fan MailRik and Toni get stuck into Barca's 5-2 rout of Rayo Vallecano with braces for Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, and two goals created by Anthony Gordon, who is fast becoming a fan favourite at Camp Nou. Plus Gabriel Jesus on the way, defensive mistakes, and more.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join
E615: Barça LaLiga defence begins with Elche rout & no Balde
Send us Fan MailThe Monday pod is back!Barcelona's title defence began in the best possible way, with a 5-0 win at Elche on Sunday. Are they not so desperate for a No.9 after all? There was also news in defence, with Alejandro Balde omitted from the squad amid doubts over his future.SP!Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord
E609: The Barcelona Football Guide with 9campnou
Send us Fan MailAdrian Bialkowski, authour of the Barcelona Football Guide, joins Sam to discuss his book, Poles in Barcelona and the season ahead.SP!Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon.com/siemprepod
E592: End of season awards for Liga champions Barca
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni decide who the player of the season was, among awards in other categories from Barca's triumphant La Liga campaign. Feel free to share your thoughts below!Player of the seasonYoung player of the seasonMost improved playerMost disappointing playerBest and worst momentsGame of the seasonGoal of the seasonand any unpopular opinions...Support the showFor bonus co
E590: Barca's Lewandowski bows out at Camp Nou in Betis win
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni talk about Robert Lewandowski's Camp Nou farewell in the 3-1 win over Real Betis on Sunday. The Polish striker has won three La Liga titles in four seasons with the Catalan giants. How big is his Blagurana legend?Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other
E588: Clásico win seals back-to-back LaLiga titles for Flick's Barça
Send us Fan MailBarcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday to seal the LaLiga title with three games to spare. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres got the goals in what was a seventh Clásico success (out of eight!) for Hansi Flick's Barça in the last two seasons.Sam, Rik and Toni reflect on the what another championship means for Barça, why this Clásico victory was never in do
E586: Barca on brink of Liga title, six straight UWCL finals
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni talk about Barca's 2-1 win over Osasuna which leaves them just needing a point in the Clasico next Sunday to be proclaimed champions once more. We talk about the game a little, but it's a pretty wide spread of topics on this pod. The Madrid game, squad contributions, Rashford's future, Roony's too, Raphinha, Sam tries to stir regarding the Shar
E584: Barca vanquish Getafe to put one hand on Liga trophy
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni discuss the 2-0 Barca win at Getafe on Saturday which left them 11 points clear of Real Madrid. Fermín López and Marcus Rashford got the goals as Hansi Flick's side moved to the brink (or did they?) of another league triumph. Kounde, Balde, 100 points and more discussed.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collec
E580: Barca down Espanyol in derby to go nine points clear
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni are here to talk about Barca's 4-1 win over Espanyol that gave them a commanding lead at the top of La Liga. Was the line-up right, considering the Champions League showdown in Madrid against Atletico on Tuesday? A spiky Shark ends his goal drought with Lamine and Rashford also on target.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&
E578: Barca go seven points clear with win at Atletico
Send us Fan MailRik and Toni are here to chat about the 2-1 victory at the Metropolitano stadium on Saturday in La Liga as Barca triumph in the first of a trilogy against Diego Simeone's Rojiblancos. Without our usual equipment because of the Easter holidays (among other things) apologies if this is a dirtier edit than usual or there are any sound difficulties - but thanks to some free intern
E575: Joan Garcia helps Barca edge Rayo
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni chat about Barcelona's narrow win over Rayo Vallecano that keeps them four points clear going into the international break. The importance of contundencia in both boxes, and more.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: pat
E572: Raphinha hat-trick helps Barcelona down Sevilla
Send us Fan MailAn action-packed Sunday at Spotify Camp Nou saw Barcelona beat Sevilla on the pitch and Joan Laporta smash Victor Font in the polling booths. Sam and Rik discuss both events from the stadium, with Toni back on Patreon post-Newcastle and for this week's Q&A. In the first part of Monday's podcast, hear how Raphinha struck a hat-trick as Hansi Flick's side won 5-2 a
E570: Athletic beaten, Newcastle waiting, Xavi punching
Send us Fan MailIt's all going on at the moment.Barcelona beat Athletic Club to maintain their lead at the top of LaLiga and now turn their attention to Tuesdaty's Champions League game against Newcastle United.Meanwhile, Xavi Hernández has called Joan Laporta a liar as the election campaign takes off. On Sunday, Barça socis will vote between Laporta and Victor Font, who held their first
E568: Lamine Yamal's first Barça hat-trick downs Villarreal
Send us Fan MailLamine Yamal struck the first hat-trick of his senior career as Barcelona beat Villarreal 4-1 on Saturday to keep their LaLiga title bid on track.Sam, Rik and Toni reflect on an improved, fresher performance from Barça as they made it 10 wins from 10 at Spotify Camp Nou since returning in November. They also talk Pedri's impression off the bench, a renewed Jules Koundé and Bar
E566: Barca respond to defeats by reclaiming pole position
Send us Fan MailSam and Rik speak after the 3-0 win over Levante on Sunday in La Liga as Barcelona overtook Real Madrid at the top of the table. Was this a reaction from Barca? Bernal and Cancelo impress, no goals for the strikers, ratings and more.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Ba
E564: Derby defeat at Girona leaves Barca in lurch
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni talk about the 2-1 loss at Montilivi Barcelona suffered on Monday night. What went wrong? The refereeing decision that led to the second goal, strikers out of form and more.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon.com/si
E562: Barca ease past Mallorca as Virgili impresses
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni talk about Barca's 3-0 victory over Mallorca in La Liga on Saturday. Jules Kounde struggled (again) against Jan Virgili, Rashford was bright and Lamine kept up his scoring streak. Marc Bernal netted his first goal for the club too, leaving a few talking points, even though the game itself was not spectacular. We get into it. And is Santi Cazorla right?Support
E560: Shark wars as Barca down Elche
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni talk about Barca's 3-1 win at Elche which kept them clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. Toni comes out swinging in defence of his favourite cartilaginous fish.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon.com/sie
E557: Barca overcome Oviedo, rain, to reclaim Liga lead
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni discuss Barcelona's 3-0 win over bottom-of-the-table Real Oviedo on Sunday. It was a poor performance, particularly in the first half, as Hansi Flick admitted, but Dani Olmo, Raphinha and a Lamine Yamal wondergoal got the job done. One point clear of Madrid and we head into the Champions League group stage (or "league phase") finale.Support the show
E555: La Real end Barça's 11-game winning run as Dro departs
Send us Fan MailBarcelona came a cropper at Anoeta once again as Real Socieded secured 2-1 win which ended Hansi Flick's side's 11-game winning run in all competitions. As a result, Real Madrid are now just one point behind Barça at the top of LaLiga.Sam, Rik and Toni discuss a defeat which could quite easily have been a win, Frenkie de Jong's criticism of referee Jesús Gil Manzano
E553: Super Cup banked as Barca beat Real Madrid
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni chat about Barcelona's 3-2 Clasico victory over rivals Real Madrid in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as Hansi Flick's side claimed their first piece of silverware this season. Good Barca or bad Madrid, or a bit of both? Raphinha's brace, Lewandowski starting over Ferran, ratings and more.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&
E551: Barça's Joan García excels on Espanyol return
Send us Fan MailHappy New Year!The podcast returns after another Barcelona win, this time in the derby against Espanyol, with Joan García excelling on his return to the club he left in a controversial transfer last summer for €25 million.Sam, Rik and Toni discuss the goalkeeper's performance, where he stands in the list of current Spanish stoppers and his importance to this Barça side.Other t
E549: Barça beat Villarreal to end 2025 +4 in LaLiga
Send us Fan MailRaphinha and Lamine Yamal were on target as Barcelona won 2-0 away at Villarreal on Sunday to keep their four-point lead at the top of LaLiga as the Spanish top flight breaks until January.Rik and Toni discuss the win at the Cerámica, as Barça snapped Villarreal's six-game winning steak in LaLiga by taking theirs to eight matches. There is of course some customary Ferran talk,
E547: Raphinha ends Osasuna resistance as Barça show attitude
Send us Fan MailBarcelona made it seven wins in a row in LaLiga as a Raphinha double downed Osasuna at Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday.Sam, Rik and Toni discuss Raphinha's role as a No.10, the brilliance of Pedri and, of course, there had to be some Ferran Torres talk, even if we're trying to lay off the Shark chat.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As,
E545: Sharkweek at Barça as Ferran bites Betis
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni talk about Barca's 5-3 win at Betis, in which Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick. That's the main talking point, but we also get into Roony's game, Lamine Yamal at the No 10 position and the goals conceded.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with othe
E541: Barça top LaLiga but is Hansi Flick exhausted?
Send us Fan MailBarcelona beat Alavés 3-1 at Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday to move to the top of LaLiga -- and they stayed there after Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at Girona the following day. Sam, Rik and Toni discuss Barça's performance against Alavés, Hansi Flick's moment of solitude on the bench and look ahead to Tuesday's huge clash with Atlético Madrid as the top of the
E539: Barça finally make Spotify Camp Nou return with Athletic drubbing
Send us Fan MailBarcelona made their long awaited return to Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday, beating Athletic Club 4-0 to move within one point of LaLiga leaders Real Madrid.Sam, Rik and Toni discuss the significance of Barça returning home, give their first impressions on the stadium (which is still being finished) and discuss a thumping win which brought another impressive Eric García performance,
E535: Barca on Madrid's tail after thrilling win at Celta... and a wild Messi appears
Send us Fan MailSam and Rik discuss Barca's 4-2 victory over Celta Vigo at Balaidos which helped them reel in Real Madrid to three points. Motivation, an improved second half, less carelessness, time up for Tek? and other discussion points as Flick's side take a step forward. Plus: Messi at Camp Nou!Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special colle
E533: Barca bounce back with Elche win (or do they?)
Send us Fan MailSam and Rik discuss Barca's 3-1 win over Elche on Sunday at the Olympic Stadium as they trudge down the hill. Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford score the goals as Flick's side move five points behind Real Madrid once more. Update on Lamine's groin issue, was this a step forward for the team? Does the performance matter right now?Support the showFor bonu
E531: Barca Clasico dominance halted in Madrid
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni discuss Barcelona's 2-1 Bernabeu defeat on Sunday. Lamine Yamal's poor performance, Barca's mistakes, player ratings, the furore around the game... we get into it.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon.c
E528: Striker Araújo saves Barça against Girona
Send us Fan MailSam and Toni discuss Barcelona's last ditch win against Girona, with Ronald Araújo coming off the bench cast as a striker to score the winner in stoppage time.Join Patreon for post-Olympiacos and clásico preview content later this week as Barça prepare for a couple of big games. Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and
E525: Barca beaten down in shock Sevilla defeat
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni analyse the 4-1 humbling by Sevilla on Sunday as Barcelona fell to a second consecutive defeat. What went wrong? Looking at the defence, the pressing, the penalties and several more factors...Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patr
E523: Barça go top of LaLiga as Lamine Yamal returns
Send us Fan MailBarcelona warmed up for Wednesday's visit from Paris Saint-Germain with a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad which took them top of LaLiga.Sam and Rik discuss a debut for Dro, the return of Lamine Yamal, the ever-improving Pedri-De Jong duo & Real Madrid's derby defeat to Atlético Madrid.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special colle
E520: Shark sinks Getafe as Barca stay on Madrid's tail
Send us Fan MailFerran Torres netted twice as Barca got a kicking but downed Getafe 3-0 to stay two points behind Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. Sam, Rik and Toni discuss the action at the Johan Cruyff stadium.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon
E518: Barça batter Valencia on return of Bernal
Send us Fan MailSam and Toni discuss Barcelona's 6-0 victory over Valencia, with braces for Fermín López, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski. There was also a return to action for Marc Bernal, but no Lamine Yamal with Hansi Flick furious at Spain's handling of the 18-year-old.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access t
E515: Barca stumble at Rayo but Joan Garcia impresses
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni discuss Barca's 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano as the champions drop points for the first time in La Liga. On Flick's complaints about 'ego', the VAR shambles, Joan Garcia's fine display and more.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other
E513: Nadal mentality on show in Barça comeback vs. Levante
Send us Fan MailThere's nothing like the first comeback of a new season. Sam and Toni analyse Barcelona's 3-2 win at Levante, Marcus Rashford's full debut, handballs and familiar feelings.The pod also looks at what else is going on in LaLiga -- with Real Madrid winning again, Atlético winless and Girona ragged -- before discussing the final week of the transfer window.Support the sh
E511: Champions Barça kick off LaLiga defence with Mallorca stroll
Send us Fan MailWelcome back, LaLiga!Rik & Sam discuss Barcelona's opening day 3-0 win at Mallorca as Lamine Yamal starts the new season how he finished the last. But coach Hansi Flick wanted more goals after seeing Barça tale their foot off the gas after two Mallorca red cards.Not registered: Toni.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collect
E493: Season over as Barca roll Athletic in Bilbao
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni discuss a little about Barca's 3-0 win at Athletic with a brace from Lewandowski, have some season review chat, and then later on Sam and Rik talk Lisbon and Barca's UWCL final defeat by Arsenal.Apologies for the murkier-than-usual audio in the first half, we had to use the Zoom recording because for some reason Toni's audio did not work properly. B
E491: Barca lift title after Villarreal defeat
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni talk a little about Barca's 3-2 defeat by Villarreal on Sunday and more about the celebrations, the season as a whole, Lamine, Gavi and more.(Photo attachment as supporting evidence, started looking through the pods but was too inefficient) Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to jo
E488: Barca beat down Real Madrid to clinch La Liga (almost)
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni discuss the thrilling 4-3 Clasico win over Los Blancos on Sunday, as Hansi Flick's daring young Barca made yet another comeback and secured a fourth Clasico victory from four.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon
E486: Barca B beat Valladolid before Inter showdown
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni discuss the comeback victory to beat Valladolid on Saturday and then look ahead to Tuesday's night monster UCL semi at the San Siro. Gerard Martin MVP.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon.com/siemprepod
E484: Barça cut off Madrid's power to win Copa del Rey
Send us Fan MailFirst of all, an apology: we were desperate to get this podcast out on Monday after Barcelona's exhilarating Copa del Rey triumph over Real Madrid at the weekend. However, mid-record, there was a blackout in Spain and we have not been able to finish the podcast and upload it until now.So, here it is: Rik, Toni and Sam on Madrid's refereeing pressure, Barça Copa champions
E481: Barca shade thriller against Celta, Chels smashed
Send us Fan MailSam and Rik discuss Barca's nerve-racking 4-3 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday, with a three-goal remontada in the final 30 minutes. Plus a segment on Barca Femeni's 4-1 win over Chelsea in the UWCL first leg!Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join
E479: Barça beat Leganés to edge closer to title
Send us Fan MailBarcelona's narrow 1-0 win at Leganés on Saturday was not the prettiest, but it was three points nonetheless and another step towards the LaLiga title.Sam and Rik reflect on that hard-fought win at Butarque, losing Alejandro Balde, Wojciech Szczesny's unbelievable record and a midweek trip to Borussia Dortmund.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcas
E476: Barcelona move four points clear despite Betis draw
Send us Fan MailBarcelona could not take full advantage of Real Madrid's loss to Valencia, but a draw against Real Betis still extended their advantage at the top of LaLiga to four points.Barça are now unbeaten in 22 games in 2025 and turn their attention to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday.Sam and Toni discuss Saturday's 1-1 draw against Betis, the desire to get a
E474: Flick has Barça squad "where he wants" as Girona dispatched
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni discuss Barcelona's 4-1 win over Girona and ask if it's now a two-horse race in LaLiga? Atlético Madrid are the team to have fallen away and they welcome Barça to the Spanish capital on Wednesday for the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal. The first leg ended 4-4. Also: Why doesn't Lamine Yamal need more rest? And what does Marc-Andre ter Steg
E469: Barça's remarkable Atlético remontada tilts LaLiga in their favour
Send us Fan MailBarcelona came from 2-0 down against Atlético Madrid for the second time in three weeks... but this time they held on to win 4-2 and return to the top of LaLiga. What does the result mean in the scheme of the title race?Sam, Rik and Toni analyse Barça's latest win as Hansi Flick's go into the international break unbeaten in 18 games. Also: The journey or the destination?
E467: RIP Carles Miñarro García
Send us Fan MailBarcelona's weekend game against Osasuna was suspended following the unexpected death of team doctor Carles Miñarro García in the hours before the match. Sam, Rik and Toni discuss the sad news and back the decision to call off the game in the circumstances.Despite not playing, Barça remain top of LaLiga after Atlético Madrid lost at Getafe, while Hansi Flick must now prepare h
E465: Goals for all! Martín & Casadó strike as Barça batter La Real
Send us Fan MailBarcelona warmed up for this week's Champions League trip to Benfica with a Sunday stroll against Real Sociedad at the Olympic Stadium. It was one way traffic once La Real were reduced to 10 men in the first half, with Gerard Martín, Marc Casadó, Ronald Araújo and Robert Lewandowski helping themselves to goals in a 4-0 win.Sam, Rik and Tonu discuss the win, Hansi Flick's
E462: 'Zum Geburtstag' as Barca beat Las Palmas
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni talk about Barca's win in the Canary Islands. Not a superb display but little trouble at the back means another Tek clean, and big games are approaching with the squad almost all fit.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon:
E460: Talking to you with respect, Barça go top of LaLiga
Send us Fan MailF--- off, Barça are top of LaLiga? Weren't they seven points behind two weeks ago?Sam and Toni lead the podcast this week as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 to return to the top of LaLiga... and there are still 14 games to go. Hansi Flick's side took advantage of Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid slip ups on a weekend which saw English swearing become the big talking poin
E458: 10-man Barca rout Sevilla, hay liga
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni discuss Barca's 4-1 win at the Sanchez-Pizjuan. Talking Tek, Araujo, Fermin, Lewandowski/Ferran and more.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon.com/siemprepod
E456: Lewy does the job as Barca beat Alaves
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni talk about Barca's important, if not overly impressive, win over Alaves which helped them get back in the title race after Real Madrid slipped up big time at Espanyol.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon.com/sie
E454: Barca crush Valencia to get Liga back on track
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni talk through Barca's destruction of a woeful Valencia side. Is Szczesny the No 1? Ferran's performance, Gavi not coming on... and plenty more.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon.com/siemprepod
E452: Bordalás ball bursts Barça's bubble again
Send us Fan MailAfter back-to-back five star showings, there is nothing like a trip to Getafe to bring you back down to earth. But there are reasons not to group Barcelona's draw at the Coliseum in with their pre-Christmas slump.Sam and Rik, with Toni away in Lisbon, dissect more drop points in LaLiga from Barça, Lewandowski's form, Kounde's penalty that wasn't, the Bordalás-at
E450: Barca maul Real Madrid in Spanish Super Cup
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni discuss Barca's barnstorming 5-2 victory over rivals Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia. How good were Flick's side? How bad were Real Madrid? Ratings and more... dive on in!Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon.co
E445: Barça lose top spot as bad run extended by Atlético
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni discuss another Barcelona defeat, this time at home to Atlético Madrid on Saturday. Barça enjoyed the better chances but Alexander Sørloth's 96th minute earned Atlético a 12th straight win in all competitions and moved them ahead of Hansi Flick's side at the top of LaLiga.Did Barça deserve more? Brilliant Pedri. Rating the first half of the season. And m
E443: Cat on the ropes as Barca lose against Leganes
Send us Fan MailSam and Rik, with some Toni weaved in, discuss Barcelona's 1-0 home capitulation against Leganes on Sunday. The Catalans are still top of the table but ahead of Atletico's visit next weekend things aren't looking so hot.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other
E441: Barça botch Betis lead (twice) with one eye on BVB
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni reflect on more Barcelona dropped points. Hansi Flick's side twice led at Real Betis on Saturday but conceded a penalty and a 94th minute equaliser as they failed to win for the fourth time in five LaLiga games. With Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid closing in, what's the diagnosis?On Flick substituting off his best players, losing his cool, seeing red...
E438: Barca undone by Las Palmas... why? how? who? Cat?
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni chat about Barcelona's disappointing 2-1 home defeat by Las Palmas. How did this happen? What is going wrong? Who is to blame?Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon.com/siemprepod
E346: Barça let two goal lead slip against Celta Vigo
Send us Fan MailBarcelona surrendered a two goal lead at Balaídos to draw 2-2 against Celta Vigo as they failed to win for the second successive LaLiga game. Toni joins Sam to discuss whether there is cause for concern about Barça's recent performances.Coach Hansi Flick suggested Barça's players had started to think it was "too easy." Does he have a point? Have levels dropped?T
E432: Barca controversially run aground in San Sebastian
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni discuss Barcelona's 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad. That Lewandowski disallowed goal is top of the discussion points, but we also look at what else went wrong, the impact of Lamine Yamal's absence, ratings, Ansu Fati and more.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discus
E430: Olmo derby double but Barca suffer second half slowdown
Send us Fan MailSam and Rik discuss Barca's 3-1 win over Espanyol in a Catalan derby which helped Flick's side go nine points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. We talk about the Valencia floods, Olmo's goals per minute, the second-half complacency, and the XI for Champions League action against Crvena Zvezda... or Red Star Belgrade if you want.Support the showFor bonus con
E428: Barca crush Clasico rivals Madrid to storm clear
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni discuss Barcelona's 4-0 triumph against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Lewandowski struck twice, Yamal and Raphinha were also on target. Did the result reflect the reality of the game?Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our
E426: Barca smash Sevilla ahead of Flick and Lewy's Bayern reunion
Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni discuss Barca’s 5-1 romp to victory against Sevilla, with Lewandowski continuing his fine goalscoring form. Gavi returned, Casado still flying and with the Bayern and Madrid games upon us, there is plenty to discuss.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other B
E422: Barça blitz Alavés with Lewandowski hat-trick before the break
Send us Fan MailBarcelona made it eight wins from nine in LaLiga with a 3-0 win at Alavés on Sunday. Robert Lewandowski scored all the goals to continue his fine start to the campaign.Sam, Rik and Toni discuss Barça's latest victory, Lewandowski's form, Barça's winning margins, Hansi Flick's high line and Iñaki Peña's run of clean sheets as Wojciech Szczęsny arrives.(A few
E419: Osasuna end Barcelona's perfect start under Flick
Send us Fan MailIt's seven wins and out for Hansi Flick and Barcelona after a much-changed side went down to their first defeat of the LaLiga season on Saturday, a 4-2 loss against Osasuna at El Sadar.Sam, Rik and Toni debate the wholesale changes made by Flick, their merits, whether they were needed and how they may be viewed later in the season. They also ponder Wojciech Szczęsny's imm
E417: Barca's Villarreal romp marred by Ter Stegen injury
Send us Fan MailBarcelona thrashed Villarreal 5-1 on Sunday but it wasn't all good news as Ter Stegen suffered a bad knee tendon injury which will rule him out for the season. Sam, Rik and Toni discuss the game and the consequences...Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans,
E415: Barca smash Girona as Flick era takes flight
Send us Fan MailThe gang's all here as Barca overcome their toughest test so far, on paper at least, with a 4-1 thumping of Girona. Sam, Rik and Toni discuss the win, Yamal and Messi comparisons, the pressing and more.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon
E412: Barça smash seven past Valladolid to make it 4/4 under Flick
Send us Fan MailBarcelona ran riot at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday to extend their perfect start to the season under Hansi Flick. There was a hat-trick from Raphinha as the mood lifts around the club going into the international break.Sam and Toni, in hushed tones from the press room at the ground, reflect on a huge victory, with Toni trying to keep his feet firmly on the ground. Support the s
E410: Barca answer Athletic, Williams whistled, Yamal everywhere
Send us Fan MailSam and Rik talk about Barcelona's 2-1 win over Athletic Club as Barca go 2 for 2 in La Liga. Lenglet and Roque depart, ratings and more.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon.com/siemprepod
E408: Barça's 24-25 begins with Flick win but Gündogan doubts
Send us Fan MailBarcelona win and Real Madrid draw. The new LaLiga season is here!Sam and Rik (Toni needs to be registered for the new campaign) look back on Hansi Flick's debut win over Valencia, with Robert Lewandowski grabbing the goals in a 2-1 win. Flick picked three 17-year-olds in his starting lineup , with Marc Bernal making his debut alongside Pau Cubarsí and Lamine Yamal. There was
E390: Barca champions of Europe, Xavi departs, Spain call-ups
Send us Fan MailSam and Rik discuss Barcelona's women's Champions League triumph over Lyon, plus some thoughts on Xavi's reign, Flick, and the Euro 2024 Spain squad list. This is the last free pod of the season! But come and join us at Patreon for content over the summer, transfers, Euros, Seasons series, and more.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&a
E387: Barça beat Rayo... will we see Xavi at Montjuic again?
Send us Fan MailBarcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 3-0 to close the season at Montjuic with a win and wrap up second place in LaLiga (there's one game to go still, away at Sevilla next weekend), but all eyes were on coach Xavi Hernández. Will he stay? Will he go? What's going on?Sam, Rik and Toni discuss all in the latest podcast.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcast
