Welcome back to TalkBarca. Coming up in this article is Barcelona’s September Preview. September is a really tough month for us. It is extremely necessary to start winning games, otherwise, we can be out of the title race sooner than expected.

FC Barcelona September Preview:

Barcelona will play 5 games in September, 4 league games and 1 Champions League game. 2 games are home games and 3 games are away fixtures. Here, we will take a look at each of these 5 games quickly, it’s like mini-match previews. So, without any delay, let’s dive into Barcelona’s Septemeber Preview.

Barcelona vs Valencia:

Barcelona vs Valencia will kickoff at 9 PM as per local time against on 14th September. Valencia is a well-balanced team and can be very lethal against the Catalonia players. They have a very good manager and very impartial playing set. Furthermore, they went unbeaten against Barcelona in the previous season. Not only this, Valencia knocked Barca out of the Copa Del Rey final last season.

Due to such performances, Valencia is expected to come to Camp Nou with great confidence and winning mentality. However, Barcelona must also play with a positive mindset and perhaps, they should look to take revenge for the losses in last season. In short, the game against Valencia is very important and dropping points is not an option. However, the fixture against Valencia is just the tip of the iceberg as only 3 days later, Barcelona is going to have to play an away fixture in the Champions League.

FC Barcelona vs Valencia Match Preview

Borrusia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona:

This game will kickoff at 9 PM as per local time on 17th September. Borrusia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona is a very crucial away fixture in the Champions Leauge. Dortmund is a very strong side and they can be a nightmare for other teams especially at home. Once again, their manager is very good and Dortmund is also confident due to good performances recently.

Most importantly, Dortmund have strengthened their squad with new signings like Hummels. This game is a huge test for the players and their performance will show what are they actually made up of. It is often said that big players shine in big games only. Therefore, it is very exciting for the fans to see who can step up his game on the day and deliver a match winning performance. Away fixtures have been a curse lately for our club and this is the right moment to step out of it. It’s the most anticipated match of in September and I hope we will win it against Dortmund.

Granada CF vs Barcelona:

Granada vs FC Barcelona is another away fixture for the Blaugranas which will be kicking off at 9 PM on 21st September. This outing is going to be another test of nerve for the away players. It is not yet known how their midweek fixture will turn out to be. However, Granada is going to take advantage of potential tiredness of the players. Furthermore, Granada is a young side which has a lot of confidence and spirit in them.

Considering their performance until now, they have scored 7 goals in 3 games. These are pretty decent figures and they can create troubles for us. Even if Granada is a newly promoted side, it is very likely that they will trouble us. Barca cannot afford to make more mistakes in La Liga as the title race is tougher than ever.

FC Barcelona vs Villarreal CF

On 24th September, Barca is going to host Villarreal at their home, Camp Nou. The time for kickoff will be at 9 PM as per local time. Villarreal are never easy opponents and they have the tools to trouble our side every time. However, Barcelona is still the favorite side heading into this game. Villarreal’s defense from the center is vulnerable and hopefully, we can get a win in this game.

However, due to a lot of back to back fixtures, Ernesto Valverde needs to set his squad options right. Valverde must ensure that every player is at his 100% to play the games and must also include the young players in his side to reduce stress on senior players.

Getafe CF vs FC Barcelona:

Our last fixture in September is on 28th September, kicking off at 4 PM as per local time. This is going to be a very challenging fixture. Getafe is a very strong side to face especially at their home. They are playing Europa league this season which shows how better they are from the past. Furthermore, Getafe always troubles us, especially at their home.

This fixture is also tough for the fact that players would have already played 4 games in a very short span of time. Therefore, they must tie their laces and step into this game with great confidence.

Verdict:

Barcelona has spent a lot of money on their squad this season. These tough fixtures are the reason expensive players are bought. Therefore, every player from our squad must be mentally prepared for the challenge and must show his quality.

Considering our rivals, Madrid Derby is also going to take place this month. Apart from that fixture, Real and Atletico look pretty comfortable about their upcoming fixtures. Atletico is currently on top. It would be interesting to see how long can Atletico maintain their dominance in the title race.

This is it from Barcelona’s September Preview. What are your thoughts on these upcoming fixtures? Tell us your favorites in the comments section below. Let’s hope we have a good month ahead of us. Until next time, Visca El Barca!