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Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in La Liga as Joao Cancelo delivered a standout performance that earned high praise from coach Hansi Flick, with Joan Garcia keeping a clean sheet. Barca navigated injuries but benefited from solid defense, and they head into an international break before the April 4 clash with Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona hammered Sevilla 5-2, with Raphinha scoring a hat-trick and Cancelo adding a goal on his return, helped by two early penalties; the win leaves Barça four points clear of Real Madrid and sets them up for a midweek Champions League clash with Newcastle United.
Barça coach Hansi Flick said João Cancelo could get minutes in the Copa del Rey round of 16 at Racing Santander, with Barça returning to knockout action after the Spanish Super Cup win; Flick praised Cancelo's professionalism and attacking qualities while noting Barça's depth and the sense of family within the club.
Joao Cancelo returns to Barcelona on loan until the end of the season, saying he fits Barca's attacking, possession-based style and can play on either full-back flank. He praises Lamine Yamal's rise, discusses his admiration for Hansi Flick, and aims to help Barca win titles while his contract remains with Al-Hilal.
Portuguese star João Cancelo returns to FC Barcelona on loan from Al Hilal Saudi FC until the end of the season.
Fermin Lopez dedicated Barcelona's win over Atletico Madrid to Joao Cancelo, who missed the game due to a reported serious personal issue. Lopez expressed happiness with the victory and emphasized the need to close the gap to Madrid and fight for the title. He also mentioned his surprise at starting the game and his determination to continue the team's successful run.
Joao Cancelo expressed disappointment in his performance as Barcelona suffered a 5-3 defeat at home to Villarreal, admitting it was the worst 45 minutes of his career. Barcelona's defensive struggles were evident once again, with the team conceding 29 goals in La Liga this season, more than double Real Madrid's tally. Despite the setback, Cancelo remains hopeful for the next game and emphasized the need to bounce back.
Marc Guiu, who recently scored the fastest debutant goal in FC Barcelona's history, received congratulations from Joao Cancelo, who jokingly requested that Guiu treat him to dinner at McDonald's to celebrate his achievement.
Barcelona came from behind to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory against Celta Vigo in La Liga. Celta Vigo took an early lead and doubled it in the second half, but Barcelona staged a late comeback with two goals from Robert Lewandowski and a winning volley from João Cancelo. The win keeps Barcelona unbeaten and at the top of the table.
Barcelona is highly optimistic about signing João Cancelo and João Félix on the final day of the transfer window, with Cancelo set to arrive in Catalonia to sign his contract and Félix nearing a loan deal with Atlético Madrid. The departures of Lenglet, Fati, and Abde will create enough salary cap space for the signings, fulfilling Xavi Hernández's desired targets. Official announcements are expected soon.