A round-up of FC Barcelona news and rumours for 16 February 2026.
The team completed a final session ahead of the match at Montilivi — finishing touches for Girona v Barça, which will complete gameweek 24 of the domestic season. A win would see the Blaugranes reclaim the top spot in the table.
Hansi Flick expects a reaction — the coach wants the team to put the defeat to Atlético Madrid behind them and show their best version against Girona.
After the Copa del Rey exit to Atlético, Barça travel to Girona aiming to get back on track and remain fully focused on LaLiga. It is a demanding away derby at a difficult venue, but there are encouraging stats — here are five facts to know ahead of Girona v Barça.
FC Barcelona Femení beat SD Eibar 4–0 at the Estadi Johan Cruyff on Sunday in Liga F. The women recorded their 19th win of the season and, at the very least, maintained their lead over second place.
Patri Guijarro has moved into the top five for all‑time appearances. The 27‑year‑old, who debuted about a decade ago, is now one of the team’s key players, known for her defensive midfield role and ability to build and organise play.
The Castellón B v Barça Atlètic game, scheduled for Saturday at 16:00 CET, was postponed due to a red alert issued by Civil Protection authorities for high winds in the Castellón region.
Flick, critical: “Against Atlético we didn’t have the right attitude to be competitive.” He repeated the criticism at the press conference — the same points raised behind closed doors — and demanded a reaction against Girona.
