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The Digest: Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has ruled out any possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan club, directly blaming president Joan Laporta. In an interview with La Vanguardia, Xavi stated: "Leo Messi is never coming back to Barcelona, because Laporta doesn't want...

The Digest: Atletico Madrid scraped into the Copa del Rey final despite a 3-0 second-leg defeat at Barcelona, advancing 4-3 on aggregate to reach the showpiece for the first time since 2013. Barcelona produced a furious comeback attempt at Camp Nou, with 18-year-old Marc Bernal netting twice...

The Digest: Ademola Lookman will aim to inspire Atlético Madrid to a Copa del Rey final berth when they face Barcelona in the semi-final second leg on Tuesday. The Nigeria international has been instrumental in Atlético's run, scoring and registering an assist in the first leg which his side...

The Digest: Lamine Yamal delivered a sensational performance, scoring his first career hat-trick to lead Barcelona to a 4-1 victory over Villarreal, extending the Blaugrana's lead at the top of La Liga to four points. The 18-year-old winger opened the scoring in the 28th minute, doubled the...

The Digest: Barcelona have reportedly decided to make Marcus Rashford's loan move from Manchester United permanent, agreeing to pay €30 million (£26 million) for the forward's services. According to Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo, the fee would be structured in three yearly installments...

The Digest: Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed the strained relationship with Lionel Messi, disclosing the Argentine snubbed him at a Ballon d'Or ceremony. Speaking ahead of fresh elections, Laporta explained the circumstances behind Messi's 2021 departure, insisting the club could...

The Digest: Marcus Rashford's hopes of securing a permanent move to Barcelona this summer face uncertainty after comments from presidential candidate Xavier Vilajoana, who suggested prioritising in-house options over paying the England forward's transfer clause. Rashford joined Barcelona on...

The Digest: Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has attributed his side's 2-1 LaLiga defeat to Girona to poor defensive organisation and vulnerability on transitions. Speaking after Monday's match at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Flick admitted: "We defended very poorly, especially in...

The Digest: Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal set a new record on Monday night, becoming the first player to complete 100 successful dribbles in the five major European leagues this season, despite his side's 2-1 LaLiga defeat to Girona. According to OptaJose, the 18-year-old Spain international...

The Digest: Barcelona's dressing room believes they can overcome the 4-0 first-leg deficit against Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final, according to Mundo Deportivo. Players and staff cite reasons for confidence ahead of the March 3 return leg at Spotify Camp Nou: since Hansi...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman scored as Atletico Madrid delivered a stunning 4-0 victory over Copa del Rey holders Barcelona in the first leg of their semi-final clash at the Metropolitano Stadium on Thursday. An Eric Garcia own goal opened the scoring, followed by strikes...

The Digest: Spanish football club FC Barcelona has officially withdrawn from the European Super League (ESL) project, leaving rival Real Madrid as the only remaining club from the original 12 founding members. Barcelona confirmed the move in a formal statement, notifying the ESL company and...

The Digest: The draw for the Copa del Rey semi-finals has been confirmed, setting up a clash between Ademola Lookman's Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. Atletico advanced with a 5-0 win over Real Betis, where the Nigerian forward scored, while Barcelona secured a narrow 2-1 victory against...

The Digest: The final matchday of the UEFA Champions League group stage arrives on Wednesday with several giants facing must-win scenarios to secure direct qualification to the round of 16 or a place in the playoffs. Seven key fixtures are poised to determine the final standings: Napoli vs...

The Digest: Barcelona reclaimed the top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 victory over bottom-placed Real Oviedo on Sunday. Goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha, and a spectacular acrobatic volley from teenage sensation Lamine Yamal secured the win. The result pushes Barcelona one point clear of rivals...

The Digest: Barcelona suffered a 3–2 away defeat to Real Sociedad in a La Liga match marked by multiple controversial refereeing decisions. Substitute Marcus Rashford headed in a 70th-minute equalizer for Barcelona, but the visitors conceded again less than a minute later. The match included...

The Digest: Barcelona president Joan Laporta has criticized Kylian Mbappé for urging Real Madrid teammates to leave the pitch instead of performing a guard of honor after Barcelona's Supercopa victory. Key Points: Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3–2 in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah...

The Digest: Barcelona has secured the Spanish Super Cup title and a €2 million prize after a 3-2 victory over rivals Real Madrid. The match in Jeddah explores the intense rivalry and engages fans with the high stakes of elite football, both in glory and financial reward. Key Points...

The Digest: Barcelona extended its La Liga lead with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over city rivals Espanyol, secured by late goals from substitutes Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski in a match defined by tension and a hostile reception for former Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia. Key Points...

The Digest: A masterful performance from Barcelona’s wingers secured a decisive victory, pushing the Catalan side further ahead in the title race. Key Points: Barcelona defeated Villarreal 2-0 to open a four-point lead at the top of La Liga. Raphinha won and converted an early penalty...