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Pol analyses how another Class of 2007 La Masia gem, Xavi Espart, took a huge step forward for FC Barcelona in Paris.
21.10.26Features
After a 5-2 win at Real Betis, Barça's back line selection for Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid is now a conundrum.
18.10.26Features
Players that haven't been a primary part of Hansi Flick's plans in 2026/2027 seized the opportunities handed to them at the Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday in a 3-0 victory over Getafe.
11.10.26Features
Arsen picks his La Masia team of the week
29.09.26Features
Bayern Munich are being linked to the World Cup winner, but should FC Barcelona entertain a potential offer for Dani Olmo if the price is right?
26.09.26Features
FC Barcelona fans worldwide are clenching their teeth while hoping none of their club's international stars catch the dreaded FIFA virus.
22.09.26Features
Pol looks into why Gavi has fallen down the pecking order after kicking off 2026/2027 as a starter in Hansi Flick's FC Barcelona midfield.
15.09.26Features
Pol analyses Lamine Yamal's comments at the weekend about who should win the Ballon d'Or. In some corners, they haven't gone down well.
14.09.26Features
The German summer signing from Borussia Dortmund scored a golazo for the Catalans when their Valencian hosts threatened to pull off a remontada.
13.09.26Features
Pol explores whether the Champions League is a neurotic obsession for the local FC Barcelona fanbase, and if the delivery of the big-eared trophy could be the inevitable consequence of a project that has regained its pride. Also, will Hansi Flick's tenure be considered a failure for not bringing club football's most treasured prize home?
09.09.26Features
FC Barcelona has once again placed cultural identity and social commitment at the heart of the club's institutional vision with the launch of the “Parla blaugrana, parla català” initiative.
08.09.26Features
After his goal and two assist display at the Mestalla on Sunday, Fermín has Culers continuing to thank the Lord for his Chelsea move breaking down a year ago.
07.09.26Features
The Madrid-born midfielder delivered a memorable performance in his first start wearing the Blaugrana shirt. His masterclass earned him a unanimous standing ovation from the Valencia faithful after a moment of individual brilliance, while instantly putting to rest any doubts about how he would fit into the team.
Plans to build a theme park on the grounds of Camp Nou have divided the FC Barcelona fanbase for different reasons.
05.09.26Features
Pol looks at how summer signing Anthony Gordon has immediately endeared himself to a difficult to please Camp Nou crowd, which gave him an ovation on Thursday after his display against Athletic Club.
30.08.26Features
Pol explains why FC Barcelona's decision to reject an institutional tribute to its Spanish national team world champions was not a rejection of the team's players. Instead, it was a firm collective protest against the violence suffered by a Barça supporter away from home backed by the World Cup's Best Young Player, Pau Cubarsí.
29.08.26Features
Pol explains why there are calls to fill the Spotify Camp Nou with estelada Catalan indepence flags for Thursday's La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club. Furthermore, a ceremony honouring Barça's World Cup winners with Spain might be cancelled.
26.08.26Features
FC Barcelona's latest 2007 star Xavi Espart put in one of many strong performances across Flick's team during the 5-0 La Liga debut win over Elche on Sunday.
24.08.26Features
They say never fall in love with a player on loan, but Pol lays out why João Cancelo is one of us - a true Culer - and a rarity in giving up a fortune in Saudi Arabia to fulfil his FC Barcelona dream. Available in English, Catalan, and Castellano.
21.08.26Features
Tom explains why the favourite chant of him and his son in the Camp Nou so accurately sums up what it's like to be a Culer.
On the same day Rodri arrived at the club, Culers were also blown away by another defensive midfield legend in Sergio Busquets returning home.
20.08.26Features
Tom takes us on the pilgrimage along Travessera de les Corts to Camp Nou on an FC Barcelona matchday.
In Catalan, English and Castellano, Pol assesses the impact of new FC Barcelona defensive midfielder Rodri's high-profile signing from Manchester City.
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