Royal Antwerp FC vs. FC Barcelona - December 13, 2023

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90' + 6'

F. Torres

Z. Van Den BoschR. De Laet

90' + 4'

G. Ilenikhena

90' + 3'

90' + 1'

M. Guiu

R. De Laet

90'

K. CorbanieC. Ejuke

80'

G. IlenikhenaV. Janssen

79'

76'

M. CasadoS. Roberto

72'

M. GuiuR. Lewandowski

J. BatailleG. Kerk

70'

60'

I. GundoganO. Romeu

60'

PedriF. Lopez

60'

J. CanceloH. Fort

V. Janssen

56'

54'

S. Roberto

42'

L. Yamal

35'

F. Torres

O. Wijndal

23'

A. Vermeeren

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𝙁𝘾 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙖 𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟕 𝙎𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙙 𝙉𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙 FC Barcelona have officially confirmed their first-team jersey numbers for the 26-27 campaign following the conclusion of the summer transfer window. The Catalan club published their finalized roster

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🔴🔵🔢 FC Barcelona 26-27 Squad Numbers Confirmed: https://t.co/T0gFEMHIjM

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Lautaro Martinez reveals Barcelona ‘rumors were true’ after failed Julian Alvarez signing https://t.co/epMOc1LUGi

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La Liga president Javier Tebas picks Barcelona star Rodri for Ballon d’Or after stunning World Cup campaign 🏆🔥 Read more 🔗 https://t.co/gsfzLtw6dq

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Lautaro Martinez finally breaks his silence on Barcelona links: ‘My only clear desire is…’Lautaro Martinez has made his position clear on Barcelona links, with the Inter Milan captain confirming that he wants to remain at San Siro despite the summer transfer speculation linking him with a move to Catalonia. It must be remembered that Barcelona explored alternatives after their pursuit of Julian Alvarez failed to materialise, and Lautaro […]

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Barcelona youth team midfielder set to join Al-Markhiya in Qatar after injury-hit seasonRoger Martinez is set to leave Barcelona after just one season with Barça Atlètic, with the midfielder closing in on a move to Qatar side Al-Markhiya, according to SPORT. The transfer is expected to be completed shortly, with an official announcement potentially coming soon. For Martinez, the move offers an opportunity to restart his career […]

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Barcelona’s financial fair play situation explained after huge summer spendingBarcelona have emerged from one of their busiest transfer windows with almost the same Financial Fair Play margin they had when the summer began. According to SPORT, despite spending €182.5 million on new players, the club’s remaining Financial Fair Play (FFP) room is estimated at around €65-70 million. That gives sporting director Deco meaningful flexibility […]

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Barcelona handed Gavi boost ahead of trip to ValenciaThe midfielder is on the mend.

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‘I have to say goodbye in a way I didn’t expect’ - Alvaro Cortes sends message to Barcelona fans“We cannot always choose how or when chapters come to an end.”

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Inter Milan star responds to Barcelona transfer links - Get Spanish Football NewsInter Milan striker and captain Lautaro Martínez has this week spoken publicly for the first time on the recent transfer speculation linking him with a move

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Official: Gabriel Jesus handed iconic shirt as Barcelona squad numbers confirmed - Get Spanish Football NewsThe squad numbers afforded to the first-team squad at La Liga giants Barcelona have this week been officially unveiled.

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Thin on depth, rich in versatility: A look at Barca’s defenceThe club decided against bringing in a new center-back this summer.

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Fears Barcelona summer signing has suffered a serious injury after being stretchered off in tears - Get Spanish Football NewsAlarm bells have been set ringing behind the scenes at La Liga giants Barcelona on Wednesday evening. This comes after summer signing Jesse Bisiwu picked up a

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Robert Lewandowski sends Champions League message to Barcelona - Get Spanish Football NewsRobert Lewandowski has this week sent a message the way of former employers Barcelona, regarding the club's ongoing pursuit of European glory.

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‘The rumors were true’ - Lautaro Martinez confirms Barcelona interestBut he didn’t want to leave San Siro.

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Injury nightmare for Jesse Bisiwu after severe tackle during Barca Atletic matchBarcelona reserve team winger Jesse Bisiwu suffered a serious injury scare after a hard tackle in Barca Atletic's recent match. He was taken off on a stretcher.

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Official: Barcelona starlet handed prominent first-team jersey number - Get Spanish Football NewsA graduate of the academy ranks at La Liga champions Barcelona has this week been handed the no.4 shirt in Hansi Flick's first-team squad.

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Barcelona were offered chance to sign another Newcastle star this summer - Get Spanish Football NewsThe board at La Liga giants Barcelona were recently offered up the services of a 2nd member of the attacking ranks at Premier League outfit Newcastle United.

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Why Barcelona walked away from signing Dutch prospect Ruud NijstadFC Barcelona's late push for 18-year-old center-back Ruud Nijstad ended after FC Twente rejected an €8 million offer, prioritising his long-term value.

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Barcelona new signing Jesse Bisiwu stretchered off with ankle injurySome worrying scenes.

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Barcelona turned down chance to sign 24-year-old Newcastle United loaneeAccording to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona were handed the opportunity to sign Nick Woltemade from Newcastle United in the summer, but the proposal arrived too late for the club to seriously consider the deal. By the time the German forward was offered to Barça, the decision to bring in Gabriel Jesus had already been made. […]

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Flick vs Mourinho: Barcelona & Real Madrid managers face off for La Liga award - Get Spanish Football NewsHansi Flick and José Mourinho have both been included amongst the nominees for the Manager of the Month award in La Liga.

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Neymar sends public message to new Barcelona signing Gabriel Jesus - Get Spanish Football NewsFormer Barcelona star Neymar Jr. has taken to social media on Wednesday, to send a message of well-wishes the way of fellow countryman Gabriel Jesus.

Best and Worst Signings 🤩☠️

Barça looking great...but Liverpool another story. Judging six summer deals 🎥

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Barcelona confirm squad numbers for 2026-27 seasonThere have been a few changes after a busy summer.

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Flick, Raphinha and Espart up for monthly La Liga awardsThe trio have impressed.

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Eight in, many out – Rating Barcelona’s 2026 summer transfer windowBarcelona entered the 2026 summer transfer window in a position they had not enjoyed for years. For the first time since 2022, the Catalans were able to operate under La Liga’s 1:1 Fair Play rule. That gave Deco and Hansi Flick far more freedom in the market, and Barcelona made full use of it. The […]

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Official: Barcelona’s squad numbers for the 2026/27 seasonWith the summer transfer window in Spain finally coming to an end on Tuesday night, FC Barcelona have completed their squad and have now announced the official shirt numbers for the entire roster. The departures of several players like Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, Marcus Rashford and Marc Casado, coupled with […]

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Barcelona & Real Madrid stars nominated for La Liga Player of the Month - Get Spanish Football NewsLeading figures in the first-team ranks at both Barcelona and Real Madrid are amongst the nominees for La Liga's first Player of the Month award of the season.

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‘I don’t understand it’ - Barcelona star Dani Olmo baffled by Atletico’s Julian Alvarez stanceThe Spain star has shared his thoughts.

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Barcelona star Olmo questions Atletico Madrid’s handling of Julian Alvarez saga: ‘I don’t understand’FC Barcelona playmaker Dani Olmo enjoyed a special day in Terrassa on Wednesday as his hometown celebrated Spain’s success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Barcelona star was given a hero’s welcome and proudly accepted the tribute before speaking to the media. Among the topics he addressed was Julian Alvarez’s failed move to Barcelona […]

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Confirmed: Barcelona trio nominated for La Liga awards for AugustJust a couple of weeks into the 2026/27 La Liga season, FC Barcelona have started on a strong note, winning three in three matches. The Blaugrana have been scoring goals for fun and have also kept two clean sheets in three of their matches. As such, they are currently occupying the top of the league […]

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Barcelona superstar leads the charts in La Liga for key metricBarcelona have made a perfect start to the new season, winning all three of their opening matches while scoring freely despite lacking a recognised striker. Much of that attacking output has been driven by Raphinha, but Lamine Yamal, too, has showcased his quality when it comes to creating chances for his team. Yamal was also […]

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Julian Alvarez latest: Barcelona thinking of January bid, Atletico send warningThe rumor mill is not giving up on this one.

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Barcelona new signing trains by himself at club facilities, could debut vs ValenciaAccording to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona deadline-day signing Gabriel Jesus took part in an individual training session at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper today. Indeed, the Brazilian forward trained individually at the club facilities, as the rest of the squad did not hold a joint training session on Wednesday. He is expected to train with […]

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La Liga president backs Barcelona midfielder to win the Ballon d’Or – ‘He should win it again’The 2026 edition of the Ballon d’Or awards will be the least obvious one in quite some time, with there being no real obvious contender. While in 2024, Rodri and Vinicius Jr. were the only ones in contention, followed by Ousmane Dembele in 2025, there are at least more than two contenders this year. However, […]

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Window Winners & Losers 🎭😭 Alvarez down bad 💪 Madrid nails transfers 📲 Rundown of madness

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Brian Farinas makes Barcelona history with first-team registration without debutBarcelona have handed Brian Farinas a first-team shirt without giving him a first-team debut, creating a rare piece of club history in the process. According to Mundo Deportivo, the midfielder has become the first Barcelona player in 19 years to be registered with the senior squad without making an official competitive appearance for the first […]

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Barcelona teenage new signing has a massive chance to impress Hansi FlickBarcelona had no doubts regarding signing Jesse Bisiwu this summer, as the board and management ratified him as a top talent who is yet to erupt. The club have been following the Belgian starlet for a long time now, and decided that it is best to bring him in immediately and mould him to their […]

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What do you make of Barcelona’s summer transfer window?Time to look back.

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Barcelona set to return for Julian Alvarez in January with €70 million financial cushionBarcelona have already decided what comes next in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez. The Catalan club failed to pry the Argentine away from Atletico Madrid during the summer, but according to SPORT, that was not the end of the story. Rather, Barça are now preparing to return for the forward when the January transfer window […]

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Barcelona loanee already making a big impression at his new clubHaving left FC Barcelona to join Lyngby on loan this summer, goalkeeper Diego Kochen is already beginning to show his talent and potential in Denmark. The 20-year-old Barcelona starlet has been named in the Danish Superliga Team of the Week after producing his best performance since arriving in the country. In their latest game this […]

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Deadline Day WRAP UP ⏰Balogun deal collapses as Man City goes BIG for Enzo. Rewind a mad, mad day 📲

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Barcelona made one key mistake that resulted in homegrown star staying despite exit plans – reportAlejandro Balde remains a Barcelona player this season, but the left-back’s situation could have looked very different had the club started working on his departure earlier in the summer. It is known that Barcelona were open to listening to offers for Balde and communicated that position to his representative at the beginning of the transfer […]

Now That Was a WILD Window 🫨

This transfer season has had it all, peep the wrap up 🎥

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Lewandowski talks Julian Alvarez, Barcelona Champions League hopes after summer exit: ‘One of the favourites’Robert Lewandowski may have swapped Barcelona for Chicago Fire earlier this summer, but the Polish striker has kept a close eye on his former club from across the Atlantic. In a recent interview with AS, the veteran forward has shared his thoughts on Barcelona’s start to the new season as well as the club’s pursuit […]

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All Barcelona’s completed transfers from the 2026 summer windowDeco and Co have been busy.

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‘Taking a year off from Barcelona is tough’ - Marc Casado opens up on exitThe midfielder is set for a new challenge.

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Barcelona star Marc Casado reacts after last-minute loan move to La Liga club – ‘I’m not upset’The transfer window is officially over in Spain and FC Barcelona have assembled a team this season that is more than capable of not only retaining dominance domestically but also win the Champions League. This, of course, has come with certain sacrifices, with Barcelona being forced to sell some of the players who did not […]

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Barcelona youngster on the radar of Spain national team after brilliant start to seasonBarcelona have had a flawless start to the new season, with the attack making headlines for showing up with productivity despite lacking a traditional striker. But the defence has done well too, with Xavi Espart, in particular, emerging as one of the club’s top performers early on in the season. The youngster has impressed with […]

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Report – This is how Barcelona youngster won over Hansi FlickBrian Farinas was expected to leave FC Barcelona this summer after the club concluded that he had reached the end of his time with Barça Atletic and was ready for the next step in his career. Girona were prepared to pay €1.5 million for 50 per cent of Farinas’ rights, but the deal ultimately fell […]

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Barcelona Transfer Plans End With No More SigningsBarcelona will make no more signings before the window closes, Deco confirms after late centre-back and forward speculation.

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Barcelona confirm new shirt number for Brian Farinas after first team promotionThe youngster takes Ronald Araujo’s shirt number.

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FC Barcelona News: 2 September 2026A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors

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Complete financial details: How much did Gabriel Jesus give up to join Barcelona?Gabriel Jesus revealed that he accepted a significant pay cut to join Barcelona this summer, putting his desire to move to the Catalan club ahead of a considerably higher salary at Arsenal. The Brazilian forward made the admission during his official presentation as a Barcelona player, explaining that the move required a financial sacrifice from […]

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Julian Alvarez to Barcelona not dead as club plans fresh move in January or June 2027Barcelona may have failed to sign Julian Alvarez this summer, but their pursuit of the Atletico Madrid striker is far from over. According to a fresh update from El Larguero, Barça are already considering another attempt to bring the Argentina international to Camp Nou, with January or, more likely, June 2027 being considered as possible […]

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Official: Barcelona complete La Liga registration of two summer signings; squad now completeBarcelona have completed the final administrative step of their summer transfer business after Gabriel Jesus and Dominik Livakovic were officially registered with LaLiga. The pair were the only Barcelona signings still waiting for their registrations to be completed, meaning Hansi Flick now has every senior arrival available for official competition. Gabriel Jesus will take the […]

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Barcelona’s 2026 summer window: Analysing spending, sales and total net spendBarcelona have not exactly been quiet in the transfer market this summer. The Catalan club have gone through a significant reshaping of Hansi Flick’s squad, spending more than €190 million on seven players while bringing in around €108 million from departures. That leaves Barça with a net spend of around €82 million. It is a […]

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Confirmed: Barcelona announce the signing of 16-year-old German prodigy for youth setupBarcelona have completed the signing of German defender Mikael Baza from Hamburg SV, adding another highly rated teenager to their youth setup. The 16-year-old centre-back has committed his future to Barça until 2029 and will initially join the club’s youth B team. Barcelona confirmed the agreement in an official statement, stating, “Agreement for the incorporation […]

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Complete recap of Barcelona's massive 2026 summer transfer windowBarcelona have come out of what is arguably one of their biggest and most influential transfer windows in recent modern history. Huge spending, sale of major ve

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Confirmed: Barcelona midfielder completes loan move to Deportivo with €30 million buy optionBarcelona have officially confirmed Marc Casado’s departure from the club, with the midfielder joining newly promoted Deportivo La Coruña on loan until June 2027. The move brings an end to a summer of uncertainty around the 22-year-old, who had been expected to leave Barcelona after falling down the midfield pecking order. Instead of a permanent […]

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Official: Barcelona confirm 20-year-old midfielder’s first-team registration; given No. 4 shirtBarcelona have made a major decision on Brian Farinas’ future by officially registering the young midfielder as a first-team player for the 2026/27 season. The club confirms that Farinas will wear the No. 4 shirt, which had been left vacant since Ronald Araujo moved to Liverpool on loan, after the documentation for his registration was […]

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Confirmed: Promising defender leaves Barcelona after five years for Royal Antwerp in a €3.5 million dealBarcelona have completed the sale of Alvaro Cortes to Royal Antwerp, bringing the defender’s five-year spell with the Catalan club to an end. The Belgian side has reached an agreement with Barça for the transfer of the centre-back, with Barcelona set to receive €3.5 million from the deal. The Catalan club have also protected their […]

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‘He can easily score 10-15 goals’ - Sergio Aguero tips Gabriel Jesus to thrive at BarcelonaThe new signing is being backed to shine in Catalunya.

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Gabriel Jesus: I lowered my salary significantly to sign for BarcelonaThe Brazilian made a big effort to join the Catalans.

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Barcelona youngster set for first-team spot and new jersey number - Get Spanish Football NewsAn up-and-coming member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona is set to be rewarded by the club for his ongoing efforts under the watch of

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'Easily score 10 or 15 goals' - Former Man City teammate tips Gabriel Jesus to thrive at Barcelona - Get Spanish Football NewsFormer Barcelona star Sergio Agüero has revealed his take that new Blaugrana signing Gabriel Jesus will ultimately go on to prove himself a success in

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Barcelona verbally agree Marc Casado transfer with DeportivoThe deal is now done.

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The pros and cons of the Gabriel Jesus transfer for BarcelonaThe Brazilian arrives after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

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Why Barcelona pulled the plug on Nicolò Tresoldi pursuit - Get Spanish Football NewsAn insight into the reasoning behind the decision of the board at La Liga giants Barcelona not to go all out for the signature of Club Brugge star Nicolò

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Official: Barcelona announce another deadline day exit - Get Spanish Football NewsLa Liga giants Barcelona have on Tuesday announced the departure of another highly-regarded young member of the club's reserve team ranks.

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Official: Lamine Yamal crowned 2025/26 La Liga Player of the SeasonFC Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has been crowned the 2025/26 La Liga Player of the Season after a dominant, title-winning campaign.

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Barcelona youngster the only outfield player to have completed all 270 minutes of action this season - Get Spanish Football NewsThe growing prominence of Barcelona starlet Xavi Espart in Hansi Flick's first-team setup has on Tuesday been summed up in one head-turning statistic.

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PSG and Bayern pay tribute to Messi while Barcelona deletes their only commentWhile clubs like PSG and Bayern Munich quickly paid tribute to Lionel Messi's international retirement, Barcelona stayed silent and deleted their only comment

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Barcelona agree Toni Fernandez transfer with VeneziaThe Catalans have retained a buy-back option.

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Barcelona sporting director Deco confirms no more signingsThere will be no late deadline-day deals.

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Barcelona defender unlikely to join Manchester United despite talks of a late attemptThe summer transfer window has entered its final few hours and FC Barcelona seem to have completed most of their activity on deadline day. Following the signing of Gabriel Jesus, sporting director Deco confirmed that there will be no more arrivals, closing the door on a potential move for Ruud Nijstad. Meanwhile, as far as […]

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Details: Highly-regarded Barcelona youngster joins Mallorca in permanent move - Get Spanish Football NewsBarcelona starlet Guille Fernández has secured a deadline day move away from Catalunya's capital, to join RCD Mallorca. And the financial details of the

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Guille Fernandez leaves Barcelona and joins Real Mallorca in €3m transferAnother youngster is heading for a new challenge.

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Barcelona's new signing admits to taking a pay cut to join the club - Get Spanish Football NewsNew Barcelona signing Gabriel Jesus has admitted that he agreed to a reduction in his wage packet, to seal a dream move to the Spotify Camp Nou from Arsenal.

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Lamine Yamal opines on Barcelona-Julian Alvarez saga: ‘He’s a great player, but I’m happy with the squad’The summer transfer window is almost over, with Barcelona now conceding the pursuit of Julian Alvarez, their top target in the market. Alvarez will be staying at Atletico Madrid this summer, with Barcelona instead choosing to sign a low-cost alternative in Gabriel Jesus. In the wake of the club’s win over Rayo Vallecano recently, the […]

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Confirmed: Guille Fernandez leaves Barcelona for MallorcaAs was expected, FC Barcelona have announced the transfer of teenage midfielder Guille Fernandez to second-division side RCD Mallorca. “FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca have reached an agreement for the transfer of player Guille Fernandez. The club reserves a percentage of any future sale of the player,” the statement from the Blaugrana read. “FC Barcelona […]

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Barcelona abandon pursuit of 18-year-old target after deadline day attempt failsAs has been well-publicised by now, FC Barcelona held a strong interest in signing Ruud Nijstad from FC Twente. The Blaugrana had been stepping up their efforts to sign the 18-year-old left-footed defender in recent days, hoping to further reinforce the squad before the transfer window closed. However, Nijstad will not be arriving at Barça […]

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Barcelona director Deco confirms transfer business done for the summer: ‘No more arrivals’As reported previously, FC Barcelona consider their incoming transfer business complete for the summer of 2026, at least as far as incomings are concerned. Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, confirmed the same today, following the announcement of Gabriel Jesus’ transfer. “No more arrivals” When asked by the media if there will be any more deadline day […]

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From €23m to a late loan: Inside Marc Casado’s messy Barcelona exitMarc Casado has agreed to join Deportivo La Coruna on loan after torpedoing a €23m transfer to Monaco and complicating Barcelona's summer plans.

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‘We’re not lacking goals’ - Lamine Yamal gives verdict on Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez transfer sagaThe teenager says the Catalans have a great squad.

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Barcelona midfielder set for a last-minute loan move to La Liga outfitThe future of Marc Casado was the last remaining puzzle in this transfer deadline day. The midfielder, who is not a part of Hansi Flick’s summer plans, had been linked with a permanent move away from Camp Nou throughout this transfer window. But after weeks of speculation, it appears Casado is finally set to leave […]

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Flick on Messi Retirement and Barcelona DefenceHansi Flick calls Lionel Messi the world’s best player after his retirement announcement before outlining Barcelona’s defensive focus.

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Marc Casado in talks to leave Barcelona for DeportivoThe midfielder could be set to move on loan.

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Hansi Flick equals Barcelona record long held by legendary Johan CruyffBarcelona’s 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano on Monday evening was another statement from Hansi Flick’s side as they continue to set the pace in La Liga. It was a special victory for Flick as well, as it saw him equal a record that has stood for decades at Camp Nou. Indeed, Flick has now matched […]

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Barcelona consider their transfer window closed following Gabriel Jesus arrival – RomanoAccording to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, FC Barcelona consider their transfer window closed, in terms of incoming, following the arrival of Gabriel Jesus earlier today. The Brazilian striker was signed from Arsenal in a deal worth €10 million plus €4 million in add-ons, and has penned a three-year contract until 2029. And, as per Romano, […]

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Manchester United consider final push for Barcelona homegrown defender on deadline dayIn a major development, Gerard Romero of Jijantes FC reports that Manchester United are considering making a final late push to try and sign FC Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde. The 22-year-old left-back has fallen down the pecking order at Barça and the club are open to a sale if an attractive offer arrives. Manchester United […]

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Newly-promoted La Liga club make strong deadline-day push to sign Barcelona outcastWith not a lot of time left before the summer transfer window slams shut, FC Barcelona are still working to finalise a couple of last-minute operations. One such operation involves out-of-favour midfielder Marc Casado, with the Blaugrana keen on parting ways with the academy graduate and trim the squad during the final hours of the […]

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Gabriel Jesus talks Raphinha, Julian Alvarez & Hansi Flick after joining Barcelona from ArsenalThe Brazilian has been unveiled at the Camp Nou.

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Boost for Barcelona as judge rejects Real Madrid request to further extend Negreira case investigationAs per Mundo Deportivo, The judge investigating FC Barcelona’s payments to former Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) vice-president Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira has rejected Real Madrid’s request to extend the investigation for another six months. However, the proceedings have not yet been formally closed because two witness hearings are scheduled for November. No extension The […]

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Gabriel Jesus eyes Champions League success with Barcelona: ‘It would be a dream come true for me’Gabriel Jesus has officially begun his Barcelona career, arriving from Arsenal as Hansi Flick’s new No. 9 after completing a permanent transfer to the Spanish champions. The Brazilian forward has signed a three-year contract that will keep him at Barcelona until 2029, with the club paying Arsenal €10 million for his services. The agreement can […]

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Raphinha chasing Barcelona record after explosive start to 2026/27 seasonBarcelona have begun the 2026/27 campaign spectacularly, and Raphinha is at the centre of their remarkable goalscoring start. Hansi Flick’s side have won all three of their La Liga matches so far, scoring 12 goals in the process. Notably, Raphinha has contributed five of them, putting the Brazilian at the top of Barcelona’s scoring charts […]

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Just in: Gabriel Jesus to wear the No. 9 shirt at BarcelonaOnly moments ago, FC Barcelona announced the signing of Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on the deadline day of the summer transfer window. The 29-year-old Brazilian striker arrives in a deal worth €10 million plus another €4 million add-ons, while the Gunner retain a 20% future sell-on clause. Jesus has signed a three-year contract with the […]

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OFFICIAL: Barcelona sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal in €10m transferHansi Flick has a new striker for the 2026-27 season.

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Get the best of Barca Blaugranes on the new SB Nation appAll the latest news and opinion on FC Barcelona

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Raphinha’s Barcelona Leadership Praised by BernalMarc Bernal explains how Raphinha supports Barcelona’s younger players after scoring twice in a perfect LaLiga start.

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Barça Brings in Jesus 🇧🇷Gabriel leaves Arsenal having scored 32 goals in 123 apps

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Andreas Christensen celebrates 100th Barcelona appearance with strong Champions League claim: ‘We are capable’Andreas Christensen had more than just a victory to celebrate after Barcelona’s 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano. As such, the Danish defender made his 100th appearance for the Catalan club, reaching a landmark that carried particular significance after the difficult periods he has experienced with injuries since arriving. Christensen was presented with a commemorative shirt […]

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Confirmed: Barcelona sign Gabriel Jesus from ArsenalFC Barcelona have officially announced the signing of Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on the transfer deadline day. The 29-year-old centre-forward arrives on a permanent transfer, signing a three-year contract with the La Liga champions until 2029. “Arsenal and FC Barcelona have reached an agreement for the transfer of Gabriel Jesus to the Blaugranes. […]

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Report: True reason behind Lamine Yamal’s unusual Barcelona behaviour at the start of the seasonLamine Yamal has finally provided the response Barcelona fans were waiting for. After an unusually subdued start to the 2026/27 season, the teenager scored twice in Barcelona’s 5-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano, restoring the smile that had been noticeably absent during the opening weeks of the campaign. The change was striking because Yamal’s frustration had […]

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Julian Alvarez tells Atletico Madrid he is staying as Barcelona dream is postponedJulian Alvarez has decided to stay at Atletico Madrid until at least the January transfer window, bringing an end to one of the most complicated transfer sagas of the summer while keeping Barcelona’s hopes of signing the Argentine alive. According to SPORT, Alvarez has informed Atletico sporting director Mateu Alemany that he will continue at […]

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Hamza Abdelkarim delighted after official Barcelona debut – ‘I hope more will come’Barcelona continued their brilliant start to the new season with yet another dominating performance, this time against Rayo Vallecano. Raphinha notably scored a brace in a 5-2 win against Rayo, which also saw new signing Anthony Gordon deliver a masterful performance. Another key highlight of Barcelona’s win over Rayo was the appearance of Hamza Abdelkarim, […]

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Transfer deadline day: What will happen with Marc Casado at Barcelona?Time is running out and the midfielder is yet to find a new club.

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Barcelona first-team star fails to attract any offers even as Flick sends clear messageBarcelona are expected to remain busy throughout the transfer deadline day, with the club currently involved in multiple potential deals. The Catalans are notably eyeing a late swoop for defensive prodigy Ruud Nijstad from FC Twente, even though negotiations will be difficult. Meanwhile, Barcelona are trying to get rid of two first-team stars in Alejandro […]

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Barcelona new signing Rodri hailed as ‘Messi of Spanish football’ by Luis de la FuenteSpain manager Luis de la Fuente has placed Rodri in extraordinary company after describing the Barcelona midfielder as the “Messi of Spanish football”. The comment came during an interview with Radio MARCA, where De la Fuente discussed the current state of the Spain national team and the factors behind La Roja’s position at the top […]

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FC Barcelona News: 1 September 2026A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors

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Transfer Deadline Day: Do Barcelona still need a center-back?With the window set to close, do the Catalans need one more signing for Hansi Flick’s side?

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Report: 18-year-old defensive talent pushing for Barcelona move on transfer deadline dayThe 2026 summer transfer window will slam shut at midnight tonight, and FC Barcelona remain active in the market in the final hours. The sporting department, led by director Deco, is working on the signing of a new left-footed centre-back to further improve the squad at manager Hansi Flick’s disposal. As already reported, FC Twente […]

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Barcelona out-of-favour midfielder leaning towards Bayer Leverkusen moveFC Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado has attracted interest from numerous clubs over the past few weeks. Clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey have been among those to show interest, although neither option is a priority for the La Masia graduate, whose preference has always been to continue his career in Europe. Against this backdrop, Casado […]

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Barcelona set to pocket €3-4 million as La Masia gem nears Mallorca move – reportThe summer transfer window is entering its final stretch, with several important departures from FC Barcelona now being resolved. While Marc Casado’s situation still remains open, another academy midfielder, Guille Fernandez is close to finalising his exit from the Catalan club. Guille on his way to Mallorca Indeed, according to SPORT, the 18-year-old La Masia […]

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Just in: Gabriel Jesus will sign a three-year contract at Barcelona until 2029Over the weekend, it emerged that FC Barcelona had made a move to sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal to strengthen the No. 9 position. After their efforts to sign Julian Alvarez all through the summer ended up futile, the Catalans quickly moved for the Brazilian as a likely stop-gap situation. Jesus arrived in Catalonia on […]

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Barcelona and FC Twente just €2 million apart in Ruud Nijstad transfer negotiationsBarcelona are pushing to sign Ruud Nijstad before the transfer window closes, but their opening offer for the highly-rated FC Twente defender has fallen short of the Dutch club’s €10 million valuation. According to SPORT, Deco has placed €8 million on the table for the 18-year-old centre-back, leaving the two clubs with a €2 million […]

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Barcelona homegrown defender causes serious competition for CanceloBarcelona spent heavily during the summer to strengthen Hansi Flick’s squad, but three games into the new La Liga season, none of the headline signings has made quite the same impression as Xavi Espart. Simply put, the academy graduate has emerged as the unexpected star of Barcelona’s opening weeks, starting all three league matches and […]

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Barcelona ready to reward Hansi Flick favourite with new contract once transfer window closesBarcelona are preparing to reward Xavi Espart for his rapid emergence under Hansi Flick, with the club set to offer the academy graduate a significantly improved contract once the transfer window closes. According to Que T’hi Jugues, Barcelona have already begun working towards a renewal for Espart, whose importance to the German manager has considerably […]

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Barcelona considering late move for Dutch prodigy who could arrive for €10 millionBarcelona are considering a late move for FC Twente centre-back Ruud Nijstad as Deco looks to add another young profile to the squad before the transfer window closes. According to journalist Nil Sola, Barcelona have identified Nijstad as a player worth pursuing, although Twente’s €10 million asking price could prove decisive in determining whether a […]

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Records tumble at Spotify Camp Nou: Raphinha and Yamal shine in 5-2 masterclassFC Barcelona secured a thrilling 5-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano at Spotify Camp Nou. Lamine Yamal broke European records, while Raphinha dominated with a brace

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Barcelona talent Marc Bernal responds to Rodri competition after impressive Rayo Vallecano display: ‘Good and healthy’Marc Bernal continues to make his case at Barcelona. The academy graduate started again against Rayo Vallecano, with Hansi Flick leaving Rodri on the bench despite indicating before the match that the summer signing would start. Bernal took his opportunity once again, producing another assured performance as Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the season, […]

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Flick talks Rodri, Raphinha, Lamine, Gordon, Gabriel Jesus, new signings after Barcelona 5-2 Rayo VallecanoBarcelona manager Hansi Flick was pleased with much of his side’s display in their 5-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano, but the German was clear that the result did not hide an area he wants his team to improve. Barça produced an impressive first-half performance and responded well after conceding, putting themselves in a commanding position. […]

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Defensive cracks, teenagers impress | Three takeaways from Barcelona 5-2 Rayo VallecanoBarcelona’s golden duo Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both netted braces in the team’s clash against Rayo Vallecano on Monday night, taking the team to the top of the table once more with a perfect score and a staggering twelve goals scored in three games. The Brazilian promptly equalised to nullify Rayo Vallecano’s opener before Lamine […]

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Raphinha and Lamine Yamal Dominate Rayo, Gabriel Jesus Arrives | 5 Headlines - BarcaBlogOn episode 847, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both make history with two goals each in a 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano. For Lamine Yamal, he becomes the

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‘We want a captain like that’ - Marc Bernal hails Raphinha after Barcelona braceThe Brazilian led by example.

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‘A top striker’ - Hansi Flick talks Gabriel Jesus after Barcelona beat RayoThe coach is thrilled with his new arrival.

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Watch: Rodri's reaction to Lamine Yamal's stunning Barcelona goal vs Rayo - Get Spanish Football NewsBarcelona summer signing could not help but look impressed after watching young teammate Lamine Yamal find the net in spectacular fashion on Monday.

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Barcelona star overtakes Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé in Pichichi race - Get Spanish Football NewsA new leader has emerged in the early running for the top-scorer prize in Spain's top-flight on Monday evening, in the form of Raphinha. This comes owing to

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Barcelona fans continue love-in with summer signing during Rayo fixture - Get Spanish Football NewsThe home crowd in attendance at Barcelona's meeting with Rayo Vallecano on Monday made use of the opportunity to once again make known their appreciation for

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Barça Player Ratings vs. Rayo 📈Raph and Lamine COOKIN'

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Lamine Hits Goal Milestone in 5-2 Win 🤩Barça keeps rolling to start the season

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Lamine Yamal makes history in style as Barcelona star scores landmark 50th goalWhat a goal. What a player.

Gordon Stop That Right now 👀

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ANTHONY GORDON BACKHEEL ASSIST TO RAPHINHA! Raphinha looking incredible as Barca's No. 9 👏

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First look: Barcelona's home jersey for 2027/28 - Get Spanish Football NewsA first look at the home jersey set to be made use of by La Liga giants Barcelona in home fixtures next season has been forthcoming online.

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Lamine Yamal breaks Mbappé & Haaland goalscoring feat in Barcelona's meeting with Rayo Vallecano - Get Spanish Football NewsBarcelona star Lamine Yamal has on Monday continued to etch his name indellibly into the history books of European football. This comes courtesy of his

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‘Truly sad’ - Barcelona boss Hansi Flick reacts as Lionel Messi retires from Argentina dutyIt’s the end of an era.

Lamine Yamal...WOW 😮‍💨

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LAMINE YAMAL. TOP BINS. WHAT A GOAL.

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Barcelona respond to Lionel Messi's international retirement - Get Spanish Football NewsLa Liga giants Barcelona have late on Monday taken to social media, to send a message the way of club icon Lionel Messi. This of course comes on a hugely

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World Football Goals and Highlights 🍿Messi retires from Argentina. Arsenal and Barça in action. Tap in for all the latest 📲

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🚨 Messi Retires from ArgentinaLeo calls it quits for national team after six World Cups, three major trophies

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The day time stood still: Farewell to Lionel Messi, international football’s eternal GOATWe all knew this day was coming, but that doesn't make it hurt any less. When the news arrived that Lionel Messi was retiring from international football, a col

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Barcelona step up pursuit of 18-year-old defensive prodigy as deadline day loomsMany believe Barcelona’s late signing of Gabriel Jesus is the final move the club have made in this summer transfer window. The Arsenal man is expected to join the club on a cut-price deal of €10 million, with the player expected to serve as an alternative for Julian Alvarez, who remains at Atleti. However, it […]

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Confirmed: Barcelona starting lineup against Rayo Vallecano | La Liga MD 3FC Barcelona are back in action in La Liga for the third time this season as they take on Rayo Vallecano at the Spotify Camp Nou. After strong wins over Elche and Athletic Club in their first two games of the new campaign, the Blaugrana will be eager to extend their perfect start and make […]

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Barcelona confident of registering 31-year-old summer arrival imminentlyFC Barcelona are entering the final hours of the transfer window with several issues still to resolve, but there is growing confidence over one of the matters that had caused the most concern. According to SPORT, new signing Dominik Livakovic will be registered with La Liga, with the club expecting to complete all the necessary […]

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Barcelona seal signing of midfield starlet - Get Spanish Football NewsLa Liga giants Barcelona have early this week closed a deal to add to the club's engine room ranks at reserve team level. This comes courtesy of the signing

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Gabriel Jesus sends encouraging message to Barcelona fans - Get Spanish Football NewsIncoming Barcelona signing Gabriel Jesus has moved to reassure the club's supporters regarding his wellbeing. This comes amid widespread concern regarding the

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Real Betis option ruled out for out-of-favour Barcelona star still looking for a clubThe future of Marc Casado will one of the key aspects for Barcelona heading into the transfer deadline day. The Spaniard has been identified as surplus to the requirements in Catalonia, with Hansi Flick happy with his current cohort of midfielders. This has led to widespread speculation over Casado’s future, with various clubs across Europe […]

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Barcelona & Real Betis in talks over late transfer - Get Spanish Football NewsThe respective boards at La Liga sides Barcelona and Real Betis have opened discussions regarding a potential late-window deal for a member of the midfield

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Watch: Barcelona's newest signing touches down to sign contract - Get Spanish Football NewsThe newest incoming addition to the first-team ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona has on Monday been spotted in Catalunya's capital for the first time.

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