A roundup of the latest FC Barcelona news and rumours published on 11 February 2026. The piece is credited to Renato Gonçalves and is dated 11 February 2026, 10:00 AM UTC. Key topics include the team's build-up to the Copa del Rey semi-final, player fitness updates and notable club developments.
After Sunday’s victory over Mallorca and a deserved day off, Hansi Flick’s squad returned to the training pitch focused on the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Atlético Madrid. Training sessions have begun with an eye on the cup tie.
The meeting with Atlético will take place at the Metropolitano; the coverage includes a guide to international kick-off times and which TV channels will broadcast the game in various territories as Barcelona travel to Madrid.
This semi-final is another instalment in a long Copa del Rey rivalry between Barça and Atlético, a fixture that has produced a number of memorable encounters over the years.
La Masia graduate Tommy Marqués made his competitive first-team debut in the recent LaLiga match against Mallorca. Flick introduced him as a substitute for Fermín on the 84th minute, marking an important milestone in the youngster’s progression.
Women’s first-team defender Laia Aleixandri underwent successful surgery on a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee. The medical team expect her recovery to take approximately 10–12 months.
Raphinha remains absent from group training as he continues individual rehabilitation for an overload in his right adductor muscle. The Brazilian is working to overcome the problem under the supervision of the club’s medical staff.
The outgoing club president gave an emotional farewell, thanking staff for their service during his five-year spell and praising their work for the organisation. Separately, captain Ronald Araújo spoke openly about mental-health struggles: he revealed he had suffered anxiety for around a year and a half that developed into depression, which affected his performances on the pitch.
The bulletin also points readers to additional stories and updates surrounding the club, but the principal focus of this edition remains Barcelona’s preparations for the Copa del Rey semi-final and the fitness status of key players ahead of the Atletico Madrid tie.
