Barcelona legend Xavi has revealed that Lionel Messi was close to returning to the club after the 2022 World Cup. According to Xavi, the plan had received early approval from La Liga and was nearly finalized before being blocked
Barcelona’s 11-match winning streak came to an end with a 2–1 defeat against Real Sociedad at Anoeta. Despite the loss, Marcus Rashford impressed off the bench, scoring and nearly rescuing a point in a standout 30-minute performance.
Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2–0 at home in La Liga Round 16, extending their perfect home record to nine wins and strengthening their lead at the top of the table.
Real Madrid dropped points again on the road as they were held 1–1 by relegation-zone side Girona. Despite dominating chances, two goals were ruled out before Mbappé’s penalty secured a draw. The result saw Madrid lose their top spot
Barcelona suffered a heavy 3–0 defeat against Chelsea in their Champions League Matchday 5 clash at Stamford Bridge. A Jules Koundé own goal, Ronald Araújo’s red card, and two second-half strikes from Estêvão and Delap sealed a dominant win
Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has withdrawn from Spain’s national team camp due to injury, triggering tension between the Spanish Football Federation and Barcelona. The RFEF expressed shock after learning Yamal underwent treatment without prior notice, while coach Luis
Barcelona continued their winning momentum in La Liga with a thrilling 4–2 victory over Celta Vigo at Balaídos. Robert Lewandowski stole the spotlight with a sensational hat-trick, while Lamine Yamal also found the net. The win marks Barça’s third
Real Madrid secured a thrilling 2–1 victory over Barcelona in El Clásico, ending their four-match losing streak against their arch-rivals. Mbappé opened the scoring, Bellingham extended the lead, and despite less possession, Real’s efficiency sealed the win and kept
Spanish left-back Jordi Alba, a former Barcelona star and current Inter Miami player, has announced his retirement at the end of this season, ending a 17-year professional career. The 36-year-old leaves behind a legacy filled with trophies, memories with
Sevilla stunned Barcelona with a 4-1 home victory in La Liga’s eighth round. Despite Rashford scoring his first league goal, Sevilla’s late surge sealed Barça’s first defeat of the season and handed Real Madrid the top spot.
