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Barça: Siempre Positivo

(In English!)

244 episodes

Join Sam Marsden (ESPN), Rik Sharma (AFP), Toni Juanmartí (Diario Sport) and special guests for this weekly podcast on FC Barcelona. Siempre Positivo is the only English-language podcast exclusively focused on Barça brought to you by people on the ground in the city. The podcast covers every inch of the football club, from match reviews and previews to transfer news and the latest controversy (it's never quiet at Camp Nou!)

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  1. E634: Barca crumble in Clasico as Mbappe scores twice

    · 32 min · S7 E634

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni discuss Barcelona's 2-1 home defeat by Real Madrid at Camp Nou. What went wrong? A fairly free-form approach to today's pod, with Barca's big game struggles in the spotlight.…

  2. E631: Unbeaten Barca bash Betis in thriller before huge week

    · 30 min · S7 E631

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni discuss Barca's 5-2 win over Real Betis this weekend that keeps Hansi Flick's side perfect rolling into next weekend's Clasico. Up first though, is the small matter of PSG. Lamine…

  3. E629: Barca sink Getafe as Gordon strikes first

    · 31 min · S7 E629

    Send us Fan Mail Sam and Rik look at Barca's 3-0 win over Getafe in La Liga to continue the perfect start to the season. Anthony Gordon scored his first goal for the club, with Gabriel Jesus and Jules Kounde also on…

  4. E624: Raphinha the Maquinha keeps Barça perfect in Seville

    · 44 min · S7 E624

    Send us Fan Mail Raphinha delivered a second hat-trick of the week to keep his remarkable form as a striker going. The Brazilian's goals helped Barcelona beat Sevilla 3-1 to continue their perfect start to the season:…

  5. E622: Lamine Yamal keeps Barça perfect against Levante

    · 26 min · S7 E622

    Send us Fan Mail Barcelona are celebrating the continuation of their perfect start to the season with a 4-2 win over Levante... and Toni is celebrating the birth of his daughter (congrats, Toni!), so you'll have to…

  6. E619: Valencia juiced as Barca run riot

    · 48 min · S7 E619

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni talk about Barca's 5-0 whipping of Valencia which took them clear at the top of La Liga. A brace for Lamine, Fermin at his best, Rodri's first start and a potential role change for…

  7. E617: Barca whip Rayo as Lamine back in the goals

    · 29 min · S7 E617

    Send us Fan Mail Rik and Toni get stuck into Barca's 5-2 rout of Rayo Vallecano with braces for Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, and two goals created by Anthony Gordon, who is fast becoming a fan favourite at Camp Nou.…

  8. E615: Barça LaLiga defence begins with Elche rout & no Balde

    · 35 min · S7 E615

    Send us Fan Mail The Monday pod is back! Barcelona's title defence began in the best possible way, with a 5-0 win at Elche on Sunday. Are they not so desperate for a No.9 after all? There was also news in defence,…

  9. E609: The Barcelona Football Guide with 9campnou

    · 42 min · S7 E609

    Send us Fan Mail Adrian Bialkowski, authour of the Barcelona Football Guide, joins Sam to discuss his book, Poles in Barcelona and the season ahead. SP! Support the show For bonus content, including additional…

  10. E592: End of season awards for Liga champions Barca

    · 1 h 04 min · S6 E592

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni decide who the player of the season was, among awards in other categories from Barca's triumphant La Liga campaign. Feel free to share your thoughts below! Player of the season Young…

  11. E590: Barca's Lewandowski bows out at Camp Nou in Betis win

    · 42 min · S6 E590

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni talk about Robert Lewandowski's Camp Nou farewell in the 3-1 win over Real Betis on Sunday. The Polish striker has won three La Liga titles in four seasons with the Catalan giants.…

  12. E588: Clásico win seals back-to-back LaLiga titles for Flick's Barça

    · 37 min · S6 E588

    Send us Fan Mail Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday to seal the LaLiga title with three games to spare. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres got the goals in what was a seventh Clásico success…

  13. E586: Barca on brink of Liga title, six straight UWCL finals

    · 53 min · S6 E586

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni talk about Barca's 2-1 win over Osasuna which leaves them just needing a point in the Clasico next Sunday to be proclaimed champions once more. We talk about the game a little, but…

  14. E584: Barca vanquish Getafe to put one hand on Liga trophy

    · 29 min · S6 E584

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni discuss the 2-0 Barca win at Getafe on Saturday which left them 11 points clear of Real Madrid. Fermín López and Marcus Rashford got the goals as Hansi Flick's side moved to the…

  15. E580: Barca down Espanyol in derby to go nine points clear

    · 39 min · S6 E580

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni are here to talk about Barca's 4-1 win over Espanyol that gave them a commanding lead at the top of La Liga. Was the line-up right, considering the Champions League showdown in…

  16. E578: Barca go seven points clear with win at Atletico

    · 28 min · S6 E578

    Send us Fan Mail Rik and Toni are here to chat about the 2-1 victory at the Metropolitano stadium on Saturday in La Liga as Barca triumph in the first of a trilogy against Diego Simeone's Rojiblancos. Without our…

  17. E575: Joan Garcia helps Barca edge Rayo

    · 30 min · S6 E575

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni chat about Barcelona's narrow win over Rayo Vallecano that keeps them four points clear going into the international break. The importance of contundencia in both boxes, and more.…

  18. E572: Raphinha hat-trick helps Barcelona down Sevilla

    · 25 min · S6 E572

    Send us Fan Mail An action-packed Sunday at Spotify Camp Nou saw Barcelona beat Sevilla on the pitch and Joan Laporta smash Victor Font in the polling booths. Sam and Rik discuss both events from the stadium, with…

  19. E570: Athletic beaten, Newcastle waiting, Xavi punching

    · 38 min · S6 E570

    Send us Fan Mail It's all going on at the moment. Barcelona beat Athletic Club to maintain their lead at the top of LaLiga and now turn their attention to Tuesdaty's Champions League game against Newcastle United.…

  20. E568: Lamine Yamal's first Barça hat-trick downs Villarreal

    · 52 min · S6 E568

    Send us Fan Mail Lamine Yamal struck the first hat-trick of his senior career as Barcelona beat Villarreal 4-1 on Saturday to keep their LaLiga title bid on track. Sam, Rik and Toni reflect on an improved, fresher…

  21. E566: Barca respond to defeats by reclaiming pole position

    · 26 min · S6 E566

    Send us Fan Mail Sam and Rik speak after the 3-0 win over Levante on Sunday in La Liga as Barcelona overtook Real Madrid at the top of the table. Was this a reaction from Barca? Bernal and Cancelo impress, no goals…

  22. E564: Derby defeat at Girona leaves Barca in lurch

    · 40 min · S6 E564

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni talk about the 2-1 loss at Montilivi Barcelona suffered on Monday night. What went wrong? The refereeing decision that led to the second goal, strikers out of form and more. Support…

  23. E562: Barca ease past Mallorca as Virgili impresses

    · 34 min · S6 E562

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni talk about Barca's 3-0 victory over Mallorca in La Liga on Saturday. Jules Kounde struggled (again) against Jan Virgili, Rashford was bright and Lamine kept up his scoring streak.…

  24. E560: Shark wars as Barca down Elche

    · 35 min · S6 E560

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni talk about Barca's 3-1 win at Elche which kept them clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. Toni comes out swinging in defence of his favourite cartilaginous fish. Support the…

  25. E557: Barca overcome Oviedo, rain, to reclaim Liga lead

    · 31 min · S6 E557

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni discuss Barcelona's 3-0 win over bottom-of-the-table Real Oviedo on Sunday. It was a poor performance, particularly in the first half, as Hansi Flick admitted, but Dani Olmo,…

  26. E555: La Real end Barça's 11-game winning run as Dro departs

    · 48 min · S6 E555

    Send us Fan Mail Barcelona came a cropper at Anoeta once again as Real Socieded secured 2-1 win which ended Hansi Flick's side's 11-game winning run in all competitions. As a result, Real Madrid are now just one point…

  27. E553: Super Cup banked as Barca beat Real Madrid

    · 34 min · S6 E553

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni chat about Barcelona's 3-2 Clasico victory over rivals Real Madrid in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as Hansi Flick's side claimed their first piece of silverware this season. Good Barca or…

  28. E551: Barça's Joan García excels on Espanyol return

    · 33 min · S6 E551

    Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! The podcast returns after another Barcelona win, this time in the derby against Espanyol, with Joan García excelling on his return to the club he left in a controversial transfer last…

  29. E549: Barça beat Villarreal to end 2025 +4 in LaLiga

    · 31 min · S6 E549

    Send us Fan Mail Raphinha and Lamine Yamal were on target as Barcelona won 2-0 away at Villarreal on Sunday to keep their four-point lead at the top of LaLiga as the Spanish top flight breaks until January. Rik and…

  30. E547: Raphinha ends Osasuna resistance as Barça show attitude

    · 31 min · S6 E547 · Explicit

    Send us Fan Mail Barcelona made it seven wins in a row in LaLiga as a Raphinha double downed Osasuna at Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday. Sam, Rik and Toni discuss Raphinha's role as a No.10, the brilliance of Pedri and,…

  31. E545: Sharkweek at Barça as Ferran bites Betis

    · 46 min · S6 E545

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni talk about Barca's 5-3 win at Betis, in which Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick. That's the main talking point, but we also get into Roony's game, Lamine Yamal at the No 10 position…

  32. E541: Barça top LaLiga but is Hansi Flick exhausted?

    · 33 min · S6 E541

    Send us Fan Mail Barcelona beat Alavés 3-1 at Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday to move to the top of LaLiga -- and they stayed there after Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at Girona the following day. Sam, Rik and…

  33. E539: Barça finally make Spotify Camp Nou return with Athletic drubbing

    · 38 min · S6 E539

    Send us Fan Mail Barcelona made their long awaited return to Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday, beating Athletic Club 4-0 to move within one point of LaLiga leaders Real Madrid. Sam, Rik and Toni discuss the significance…

  34. E535: Barca on Madrid's tail after thrilling win at Celta... and a wild Messi appears

    · 39 min · S6 E535

    Send us Fan Mail Sam and Rik discuss Barca's 4-2 victory over Celta Vigo at Balaidos which helped them reel in Real Madrid to three points. Motivation, an improved second half, less carelessness, time up for Tek? and…

  35. E533: Barca bounce back with Elche win (or do they?)

    · 25 min · S6 E533

    Send us Fan Mail Sam and Rik discuss Barca's 3-1 win over Elche on Sunday at the Olympic Stadium as they trudge down the hill. Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford score the goals as Flick's side move five…

  36. E531: Barca Clasico dominance halted in Madrid

    · 46 min · S6 E531

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni discuss Barcelona's 2-1 Bernabeu defeat on Sunday. Lamine Yamal's poor performance, Barca's mistakes, player ratings, the furore around the game... we get into it. Support the show…

  37. E528: Striker Araújo saves Barça against Girona

    · 21 min · S6 E528

    Send us Fan Mail Sam and Toni discuss Barcelona's last ditch win against Girona, with Ronald Araújo coming off the bench cast as a striker to score the winner in stoppage time. Join Patreon for post-Olympiacos and…

  38. E525: Barca beaten down in shock Sevilla defeat

    · 33 min · S6 E525

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni analyse the 4-1 humbling by Sevilla on Sunday as Barcelona fell to a second consecutive defeat. What went wrong? Looking at the defence, the pressing, the penalties and several more…

  39. E523: Barça go top of LaLiga as Lamine Yamal returns

    · 33 min · S6 E523

    Send us Fan Mail Barcelona warmed up for Wednesday's visit from Paris Saint-Germain with a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad which took them top of LaLiga. Sam and Rik discuss a debut for Dro, the return of Lamine Yamal,…

  40. E520: Shark sinks Getafe as Barca stay on Madrid's tail

    · 34 min · S6 E520

    Send us Fan Mail Ferran Torres netted twice as Barca got a kicking but downed Getafe 3-0 to stay two points behind Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. Sam, Rik and Toni discuss the action at the Johan Cruyff stadium.…

  41. E518: Barça batter Valencia on return of Bernal

    · 36 min · S6 E518

    Send us Fan Mail Sam and Toni discuss Barcelona's 6-0 victory over Valencia, with braces for Fermín López, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski. There was also a return to action for Marc Bernal, but no Lamine Yamal with…

  42. E515: Barca stumble at Rayo but Joan Garcia impresses

    · 29 min · S6 E515

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni discuss Barca's 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano as the champions drop points for the first time in La Liga. On Flick's complaints about 'ego', the VAR shambles, Joan Garcia's fine display…

  43. E513: Nadal mentality on show in Barça comeback vs. Levante

    · 36 min · S6 E513 · Explicit

    Send us Fan Mail There's nothing like the first comeback of a new season. Sam and Toni analyse Barcelona's 3-2 win at Levante, Marcus Rashford's full debut, handballs and familiar feelings. The pod also looks at what…

  44. E511: Champions Barça kick off LaLiga defence with Mallorca stroll

    · 28 min · S6 E511

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, LaLiga! Rik & Sam discuss Barcelona's opening day 3-0 win at Mallorca as Lamine Yamal starts the new season how he finished the last. But coach Hansi Flick wanted more goals after…

  45. E493: Season over as Barca roll Athletic in Bilbao

    · 42 min · S5 E493

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni discuss a little about Barca's 3-0 win at Athletic with a brace from Lewandowski, have some season review chat, and then later on Sam and Rik talk Lisbon and Barca's UWCL final…

  46. E491: Barca lift title after Villarreal defeat

    · 31 min · S5 E491

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni talk a little about Barca's 3-2 defeat by Villarreal on Sunday and more about the celebrations, the season as a whole, Lamine, Gavi and more. (Photo attachment as supporting…

  47. E488: Barca beat down Real Madrid to clinch La Liga (almost)

    · 41 min · S5 E488

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni discuss the thrilling 4-3 Clasico win over Los Blancos on Sunday, as Hansi Flick's daring young Barca made yet another comeback and secured a fourth Clasico victory from four.…

  48. E486: Barca B beat Valladolid before Inter showdown

    · 29 min · S5 E486

    Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni discuss the comeback victory to beat Valladolid on Saturday and then look ahead to Tuesday's night monster UCL semi at the San Siro. Gerard Martin MVP. Support the show For bonus…

  49. E484: Barça cut off Madrid's power to win Copa del Rey

    · 34 min · S5 E484

    Send us Fan Mail First of all, an apology: we were desperate to get this podcast out on Monday after Barcelona's exhilarating Copa del Rey triumph over Real Madrid at the weekend. However, mid-record, there was a…

  50. E481: Barca shade thriller against Celta, Chels smashed

    · 43 min · S5 E481

    Send us Fan Mail Sam and Rik discuss Barca's nerve-racking 4-3 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday, with a three-goal remontada in the final 30 minutes. Plus a segment on Barca Femeni's 4-1 win over Chelsea in the UWCL…

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