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GeneralBarcelona thrash Real Madrid 7-0 for biggest Clásico win
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 7-0 at Camp Nou, with Claudia Pina scoring four goals. The victory is the biggest in the history of the Clásicos between the teams.
FootballBarcelona thrash Real Madrid 7-0 as Claudia Pina leads the rout
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 7-0 in a commanding display. Claudia Pina was at the heart of a night marked by the Catalan side’s dominance.
FootballEspanyol go top alone after Barça defeat
The junior round ended with a change at the top: Espanyol are now sole leaders after a big win over Sant Andreu and Barça’s defeat to Sabadell.
FootballEvaristo scored ten hat-tricks for Barça
Evaristo scored ten hat-tricks for Barça. His 107 official goals place him among the club’s top ten historical scorers, while his performance against Real Madrid in 1958 remains a defining memory.
FootballKoundé accepts Barcelona bench role and vows to work harder
Asked about his reduced playing time at Barcelona, Jules Koundé acknowledged that last season fell short of his standards. The defender accepts his coach’s decision and says he wants to regain his best form.
FootballBarça-Madrid tickets priced at 800 euros spark concern
Ticket prices for Barça-Madrid prompted a strong reaction this week. Lateral-stand seats are being offered for 800 euros, while Barça’s schedule has also drawn criticism.
GeneralBarcelona hopes to persuade Balde to change his mind in January
The Catalan club is hoping to shift the defender’s position: he wants to stay and believes he can earn more playing time. Balde has made 169 appearances for Barcelona and is under contract until June 2028.
FootballSchröder says Real Madrid are in good shape ahead of important Barça match
Named Real Madrid’s best player last February, Schröder says the team is in good shape and has an important meeting with Barça ahead.
FootballDavide Ancelotti: “I like watching Barça”
The Lille coach explained that he enjoys watching Barça, while reflecting on the Clásicos he experienced and the tactical demands of modern football. He highlighted the risks of pressing high and the importance of defensive solidity.
GeneralChelsea keep Jules Koundé on their radar despite reduced role at Barça
The defender has lost ground in Flick’s side and did not play in France’s last two matches. Reports from England say Chelsea are considering him for the winter transfer window.
FootballBarcelona are monitoring Dodô, who could be available on a free transfer
The Brazilian right-back has been cited as a low-cost option for several major clubs, including Barcelona. With his contract in its final season, he could leave without a transfer fee.
FootballReal Madrid expects UEFA to sanction Barça
Real Madrid is convinced that UEFA will sanction Barça in the Negreira case. The Madrid club believes the dossier it submitted could carry weight with the European governing body.
FootballTello recalls Guardiola's anger over the leaked line-up for the 2012 Clasico
Cristian Tello has described the unusual atmosphere before the Clasico on 21 April 2012, when Barcelona's line-up was leaked. The recently retired former winger also reflected on Pep Guardiola's demanding nature and his new life away from the pitch.
FootballAt Barça, there will not be room for every midfielder once the injury list clears
Gavi’s gradual return illustrates the intensity of competition in Barça’s midfield. Rodrigo Hernández’s arrival has further strengthened Hansi Flick’s options, while Frenkie de Jong is also due to return to competition.
FootballUEFA highlights the decisive role of youth development at Barcelona
UEFA has underlined the importance of the Barça academy, a model illustrated again by the introduction of three young players against Paris FC. Data from the previous league phase place the club among Europe’s leading sides for minutes given to homegrown players.
FootballAraujo is already convincing Liverpool as his loan could lead to a transfer
On loan from Barcelona until the end of the season, Ronald Araujo has played seven matches, including five as a starter, for Liverpool. The agreement includes a €55 million purchase option, with no obligation for the English club to trigger it.
FootballGiving Xavi his due
Xavi Hernández makes his debut today as national-team coach against Germany. It is a new challenge for the former Barcelona manager, whose role in the paths of Cubarsí and Lamine Yamal is being highlighted.
GeneralChristensen to receive official renewal ceremony at Barça
Barcelona plan to formally celebrate Christensen's contract renewal, signed on 1 July through to 2028. No date has yet been set for the event, with the Danish defender having just suffered another injury.
FootballLamine Yamal more decisive and more of a leader than ever
At 19, Barcelona’s No. 10 has made a striking start to the season, with seven La Liga goals and an influence that extends to both chance creation and dribbling.
GeneralLamine Yamal answers the arrogance label: “People are not used to someone answering honestly”
The Spanish Barcelona winger rejects the image of an arrogant or provocative player, which he attributes to his frankness when speaking. Just over three years after making his professional debut at 15, he already has a considerable record and is among the favourites for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
FootballPossible design for Barcelona’s next kit revealed
Images of a proposed FC Barcelona home shirt for 2027/28 have emerged, suggesting a return to more blue-and-garnet stripes and a polo collar. The design remains provisional, however.
FootballBarça establish themselves at the top of La Liga
Flick’s team completed the first part of La Liga with a perfect record of wins. After seven matchdays, they hold a five-point lead over second-placed Atlético.
FootballRodri already performing for Barça as Hansi Flick manages his workload
Rodri has made an immediate impact at Barça, while Hansi Flick is carefully managing his playing time. His statistical influence is already clear, with further room for improvement once he reaches peak fitness and fully absorbs the team’s automatisms.
FootballRaphinha warns Martínez Munuera over marking during Sevilla-Barça
After scoring a hat-trick in Barcelona’s 3-1 win in Seville, Raphinha also asked referee Martínez Munuera to keep an eye on the opposing team’s blocks and shirt-pulling.
FootballBarça: debt could reach €2.6bn after loan, with another Camp Nou departure ahead
FC Barcelona have had a €510m loan approved, which could take their debt to €2.6bn. The club have also confirmed another departure from Camp Nou during the 2027-28 season.