FC Barcelona News: 25 August 2024; Barça beat Athletic Bilbao, Vitor Roque set to finalize Real Betis move

FC Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Club: Perfect start continues - FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick could not have wished for a better start to his tenure as FC Barcelona coach. Two games, two 2-1 wins, and against top quality opposition in Valencia and now Athletic Club.

WOMEN'S GAMPER: FC Barcelona 2-0 AC Milan - FC Barcelona
Apacked Estadi Johan Cruyff got to enjoy the Gamper Trophy on Friday night, and like the three previous editions, the outcome was a Barça victory. But this was a narrower scoreline than usual, with AC Milan proving a stubborn opponent to break down, and the second goal not coming until the final minutes of a game enjoyed by 5,500 very lively supporters.

Ewa Pajor, Estrella player of Joan Gamper Trophy 2023 - FC Barcelona
Ewa Pajor is the Estrella. The new Barça striker was named player of the match at the Women's Gamper on Friday evening. The fourth edition of the event was as much a party atmosphere as the three previous ones, and the star of the night at the Estadi Johan Cruyff was the home side's new Polish international forward, scoring the first goal of the 2-0 defeat of AC Milan in her first game in front of her new home fans.

Lamine Yamal aims cheeky jibe at Nico Williams after Barcelona goal - Football España
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal had time for a quick joke at the expense of his friend and Athletic Club star Nico Williams. Lamine Yamal has picked up where he left off last season as the 17-year-old netted a spectacular first club goal of the campaign in Barcelona’s 2-1 La Liga home win over Williams’ visitors.

Girona open to Eric Garcia transfer return - Football España
Eric Garcia could still leave Barcelona and return to Girona before the transfer window closes. La Blaugrana are expected to offload more players before the August 30 deadline to balance an evolving financial situation at the club.

Barcelona unable to register Dani Olmo in time for Athletic Club showdown - Football España
Dani Olmo was named in Hansi Flick’s squad for Barcelona’s opening home match of the 2024-25 season: against Athletic Club on Saturday. However, the 26-year-old was included on the stipulation that he has not yet been registered with La Liga, meaning that the club had hours to get the registration finalised.

Barcelona increasingly optimistic in bid to sign Serie A star Federico Chiesa - Football España
Barcelona currently have three departures in the works: Vitor Roque (loan to Real Betis), Clement Lenglet (loan to Atletico Madrid) and Mikayil Faye (permanent transfer to Rennes). Club bosses are hoping that these exits are enough to finally register Dani Olmo with La Liga, and they could also help in their bid to sign Federico Chiesa.

Vitor Roque could spend two seasons on loan at Real Betis, buy option also included in deal with Barcelona - Football España
In the coming days, Vitor Roque is expected to join Real Betis on a season-long loan. Barcelona have given their approval for a deal to take place, and once final details are resolved, an official announcement will be made.