Barcelona

2023 - 1 - 9

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Revealed: How FC Barcelona's Stingy Defense Has Broken ... (Forbes)

The Blaugrana went home with another clean sheet on Sunday evening after a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano reaffirmed their status as Spanish ...

Through his feats, Ter Stegen could be set to match or surpass the 22 clean sheets that Claudio Bravo did in 2014-2015 where Barca won the treble under Luis Enrique. When Barca's cross city rivals Espanyol knocked a penalty past the German in a 1-1 derby draw on New Year's Eve, the goal was the first that Barca had let in at their Nou Camp stadium this season. [pointed out by Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20230109/1001915476/sistema-defensivo-barca-record-historico.html) on Monday, the mere six goals that Barca have conceded thus far this term is the lowest figure in club history and equals that of the 1986-1987 campaign 36 years ago.

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Barcelona launch appeal after Torres red card for wrestling match ... (Goal India)

Barcelona have appealed the red card awarded to Ferran Torres for wrestling with Stefan Savic in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.

A red card awarded for violent conduct could carry a ban of between four and 12 league games, meaning the Catalan club's appeal will aim to limit the number of matches that Torres will miss. AND WHAT'S MORE: Marca writes that Barcelona are confident of securing the minimum possible punishment for the player, which could see Torres eligible to return to action after just three games out. Tempers flared at the end of the match, though, with both Torres and Savic receiving red cards from referee Munuera Montero for [an off-the-ball grapple in stoppage time](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-wwe-audition-torres-savic-red-cards-brawl-barcelona-atletico/blt34ff887e633b0bd8), a decision which the Catalan club have since appealed.

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Watch: Players wrestle in brutal brawl during Barcelona's 1-0 win vs ... (Hindustan Times)

La Liga: Ferran Torres and Stefan Savid were involved in a brutal brawl and were sent off during Barcelona's 1-0 win vs Atletico Madrid. | Football News.

It is difficult to win in this stadium and I am leaving satisfied", he said. I feel more and more comfortable up top, for which Xavi is to blame for today's goal", he said. "It is important to win without him. After the game, manager Xavi spoke about Lewandowski's absence and said that it is important for his team to win without the former Bayern Munich man. "Xavi is to blame for today's goal. Ousmane Dembele scored in the 22nd-minute to cap off an excellent team move started by Pedri.

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Watch: Stefan Savic and Ferran Torres get into ugly fight during ... (The Indian Express)

Both players were swiftly given their marching orders by the referee as Barcelona went on to win 1-0 in a rather scrappy affair.

Dembélé scored with a low shot from close range after a set up by Gavi Páez in the 22nd minute. Madrid had lost 2-1 at Villarreal on Saturday for its second league loss of the season. The incident took place in the 92nd minute when the pair clashed for the ball with Torres getting the ball away but failing to find a Barca player.

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Barcelona ready to appeal Ferran Torres' ban (Football Espana)

The Spanish international was sent off in the closing stages of Barcelona's 1-0 La Liga win away at Atletico Madrid this weekend following an off the field ...

[Marca](https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2023/01/09/63bc639e46163f96828b45bb.html), Barcelona are prepared to fight Torres’ case with the authorities, in an attempt to reduce his ban. [Real Betis](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/real-betis) in Riyadh on January 12. [January 8, 2023] [La Liga is expected to punish the pair with a potential suspension of between four and 12 league games, depending on a review.](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/01/09/the-suspension-facing-ferran-torres-and-stefan-savic-after-incredible-wrestling-incident) [Barcelona](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/barcelona) are ready to appeal against an incoming suspension against [Ferran Torres](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/ferran-torres). [Barcelona’s 1-0 La Liga win away at Atletico Madrid](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/01/08/barcelona-1-0-win-atletico-madrid) this weekend following an off the field tangle with [Stefan Savic](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/stefan-savic). — The Sportsman (@TheSportsman)

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Watch: Pedri wins heart by protecting Gavi during intense tackle in ... (Republic World)

Barcelona won their 13th match of the La Liga 2022-23 season after defeating Atletico Madrid by 1-0 at the Metropolitano Stadium. While French footballer ...

Gavi and Pedri were important players in the Spanish squad that traveled to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup 2022. The 18-year-old has scored twice and assisted on nine occasions for the team so far in 72 appearances across competitions. He is seen as one of the most exciting youngsters currently in the football world, who looks promising to take the football world by storm in a few years. [Pedri](https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/football-news/bayern-munich-prepare-massive-bid-to-lure-golden-boy-pedri-from-barcelona.html) are known as the wonder twins of [Barcelona](https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/football-news/barcelona-beats-atletico-1-0-in-la-liga-despite-lewandowskis-absence-articleshow.html), who have left a mark on the team in recent years. While French footballer Ousmane Dembele scored the only goal for Barcelona in the match, Barca youngsters Pedri and Gavi also found themselves in the headlines for an on-field incident. "I slipped, I saw space, and I found Gavi, who put his body in and gave it to Dembele to score,” he added.

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Barcelona appeal Ferran Torres red (BeSoccer EN)

According to 'Sport', Barcelona have appealed the red card Ferran Torres got in the league game against Atletico Madrid after wrestling with Stefan Savic.

[Ferran Torres](https://www.besoccer.com/player/f-torres-342274) is currently an important player for Xavi, but it is undeniable that his level has reduced a bit from last season, when he played 26 times, starting 25 after leaving City. [most likely outcome is that both will be banned out for three games](https://www.besoccer.com/new/savic-and-ferran-could-face-three-match-suspensions-1218010); therefore, the Camp Nou want to reduce that. Diego Simeone's men were dominating when looking for a goal that never arrived, and that is when battle commenced, from head to toe and the ball nowhere to be seen for either player.

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WATCH: Barcelona and Atletico Madrid stars exchange blows in ... (Sportskeeda)

Barcelona forward Ferran Torres and Atletico Madrid defender Stefan Savic were involved in an unceremonious scuffle during the Blaugrana's crucial 1-0 away ...

We have made a statement that we are candidates to win the league this season." Our goal came from creating a numerical advantage through the middle of the park. The game was controlled right from the start. Real Madrid are scheduled to face Valencia in the other last-four cup encounter on Wednesday. With 41 points from 16 games, the club are three points ahead of Real Madrid. However, Ousmane Dembele's 22nd minute right-footed strike proved to be enough for Xavi Hernandez's side in the end.

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