FC Barcelona, commonly referred to as Barcelona and colloquially known as Barça, is a professional association football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, competing in La Liga (2020–21), the top flight of Spanish football. This unofficial FC Barcelona flag (Spanish: bandera no oficial del FC Barcelona) consists of the team's official logo placed on a navy-and-burgundy horizontal striped background derived from the club's traditional visual identity and iconic colors.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The FC Barcelona logo features a shield divided into distinct sections that represent both the city and the club's identity. The upper-left quadrant displays the St. George's Cross, honoring the patron saint of Catalonia, while the upper-right quadrant features the Senyera, the yellow-and-red Catalan flag. The lower section contains the club's signature blue-and-burgundy vertical stripes, representing its traditional colors. A central gold band includes the initials "FCB," reinforcing the club's identity, and a football is placed within the design, symbolizing the sport itself. The shield is framed in gold, emphasizing prestige and tradition. Commonly known as the "Barça" crest, the emblem represents FC Barcelona's strong Catalan identity, cultural heritage, and deep connection to its supporters, while also highlighting its status as one of the most recognized football clubs in the world.
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| Team name: | Futbol Club Barcelona |
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| Team nicknames: | Barça, Blaugrana (The Blue and Reds), Culers |
| Team abbreviation: | FCB |
| Founded: | 1899 |
| Location: | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
| Stadium: | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| Capacity: | 54,367 |
| League: | La Liga |
| Team Colors: | Blue and Red |
| Championships: | 27 |
| Second places: | 27 |
| Seasons in Primera División: | 93 |
| Mascots: | L'avi del Barça (Grandfather), Clam (one-eyed human figure) |
