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Alejandro Balde has set himself a personal goal: return in time for Barcelona’s crucial Champions League semi-final first leg against Inter Milan on April 30. The 21-year-old left-back picked up a thigh injury in the 1-0 win over Leganes and has been ruled out of the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid on April […]
FC Barcelona are hoping to have injured Alejandro Balde fully recovered before the UEFA Champions League encounter against Inter Milan in the semi-final. The Spanish defender of Guinea-Bissau descent picked up a thigh injury during Barcelona’s 1-0 win against Leganes on April 12. Initial medical assessments suggested the 21-year-old would be sidelined for at least […]
Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde will miss the Copa del Rey final on April 26 due to a hamstring injury, dealing a major setback to the club’s trophy chase. Balde picked up the injury in the first half of the recent clash against Leganés. Tests conducted on Monday confirmed the worst the talented full-back faces nearly […]
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Alejandro Balde is facing a race against time to be fit for FC Barcelona’s decisive end-of-season fixtures after the club confirmed the defender has suffered a muscle injury to his left thigh. The 20-year-old left-back sustained the injury during Saturday’s narrow 1-0 victory over Leganés in La Liga. Barcelona released a statement on Sunday revealing […]
Alejandro Balde’s season hit a rough patch as the Barcelona star faces three weeks out with a muscle injury sustained against Leganes, per Diario AS. The young left-back, pivotal to the team’s rhythm, felt discomfort in his biceps femoris, requiring nearly a month to heal. This setback stings for Balde, who debuted for Barcelona’s first […]
Barcelona have turned down Manchester United’s tempting offer for Spanish defender of Guinea-Bissau descent, Alejandro Balde. According to information gathered, the English Premier League side offered to sign Balde for a fee of 50 million Euros in the summer transfer window. Barcelona, believing the full-back is worth more than the value, has rejected the offer. […]
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick addressed the media ahead of his team’s crucial clash against Atlético Madrid, offering insight into the performances of young stars Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde. Flick dismissed the notion that Yamal’s recent goal against Benfica marked a turning point in his development, emphasizing the teenager’s consistency. “I see it the same […]
Barcelona’s young star Alejandro Balde believes his team has what it takes to make a deep run in the Champions League. The 20-year-old fullback has been a crucial part of the squad this season and remains confident in their ability to go all the way. “We are never afraid. If we have come this far […]
Alejandro Balde is edging closer to a return to the Spanish national team. Reports suggest head coach Luis de la Fuente is strongly considering the Barcelona left-back for the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals against the Netherlands on March 20 and 23. Balde’s last appearance for Spain came in October 2023, but his recent form under […]
FC Barcelona will not entertain offers for Spain defender of Guinea-Bissau descent, Alejandro Balde. Balde is currently a transfer target of several clubs in Europe including English Premier League side Manchester United. Having signed a new contract in 2023, Balde is seen as a key figure in the club’s long-term plans. He has flourished under […]
