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Kounde’s injury is a real headache for Xavi and Barca

 Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona reacts during the Semi Final Leg One - Copa Del Rey match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 2, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.It’s self-evident that one player doesn’t make a team, but when that player is one of your most important then there are obvious reasons why their absence might be to the detriment of all concerned.Barcelona certainly haven’t done too well on the injury front lately.Pedri has been missing for an age and once Frenkie de Jong was confirmed as another absentee for an extended period, it really was another kick in the teeth for Xavi.Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal’s troubles are also regrettable, but it’s perhaps the loss of Jules Kounde that might be the most keenly felt by the blaugranes.The...
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Sevilla name former Uruguay coach Alonso as manager

 Diego Alonso coach of Uruguay celebrates qualifying after winning a match between Uruguay and Peru as part of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers at Centenario Stadium on March 24, 2022 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Sevilla have appointed former Uruguay coach Diego Alonso as their manager until the end of the season, the LaLiga club announced on Tuesday.The 48-year-old, who quit the Uruguay job after failing to get the team past the group stage at last year's Qatar World Cup, replaces Jose Luis Mendilibar, who was sacked on Sunday.Mendilibar helped Sevilla climb out of the relegation zone last season and win the Europa League final against AS Roma but they have struggled this term and are a lowly 14th in LaLiga."Sevilla FC and Diego Alonso have reached an agreement for the Uruguayan to b...
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Bellingham double helps Real Madrid thrash Osasuna

 Jude Bellingham central midfield of Real Madrid and England celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and CA Osasuna at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 7, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Jude Bellingham continued his brilliant start to his Real Madrid career, scoring twice in his side's comfortable win at home to Osasuna.The 20-year-old has 10 goals in his first 10 matches in all competitions for the Spanish giants.Bellingham opened the scoring in the ninth minute, before doubling his side's lead in the second half.Vinicius Junior and Joselu also scored in the hosts' 4-0 win, with the latter missing an 84th-minute penalty.Bellingham has had a fairytale start with the Spanish giants having found the net in all but three of his 12...
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Barcelona handed great news for El Clasico vs Real Madrid

 Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona with coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between FC Porto and FC Barcelona at the Estadio Do Dragao on October 4, 2023 in Porto, Portugal. Barcelona and Real Madrid look set to compete over the La Liga title once again this season, as they occupy the top two positions in the table. That has been the norm in Spanish football for almost two decades now, except for the two times that Atletico Madrid have been able to script underdog stories and become champions of Spain.At the moment, just a point separates the two teams. Despite all the criticism that Real Madrid received following their loss to Atletico Madrid, they are still the top team in the La Liga table. Barcelona are second.As a result, it g...
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Barcelona confirm Lamine Yamal contract extension until 2026

 Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates after Sergio Ramos (not pictured) of Sevilla FC scored an own goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on September 29, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona have confirmed that teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has signed a new three-year contract with the club.The 16-year-old's previous terms were due to run out at the end of the current campaign, but he has committed his future to the Blaugrana until the summer of 2026, just after his 19th birthday.Barcelona have also confirmed that Yamal's renewal includes a €1bn (£866m) release clause, putting him in line with the likes of Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Gavi, Alejandro Balde and Ferran Torres.The Spain international is believed to ha...
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Report: Barcelona open to sell Ansu Fati next summer

 Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Europa League match between FC Barcelona v Manchester United of round of 16 at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on February 16th, 2023.Barcelona are reportedly prepared to cash in on Ansu Fati during next summer's transfer window.During the early time of his spell in the Barcelona senior ranks, Fati was tipped to be the heir to the throne of Lionel Messi and potentially spend his entire career at Camp Nou.However, despite taking his tally to 29 goals and 10 assists from 112 appearances in all competitions for the Catalan giants last season, the winger spent the majority of his time on the substitutes' bench.That led to the Spain international becoming regarded as a dispensable asset during the previous transfer window, Barcelona ...
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Angel Correa seals Atletico Madrid fightback win over Cadiz

 Nahuel Molina of Atletico Madrid celebrates 2-2 with Angel Correa of Atletico Madrid, Koke Resureccion of Atletico Madrid during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid v Cadiz FC at the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on October 1, 2023 in Madrid Spain.Atletico Madrid end the weekend in fourth place in the La Liga table after a superb 3-2 comeback win over Cadiz.Los Rojiblancos were forced to dig deep in the Spanish capital to secure all three points with Cadiz storming into an early 2-0 lead at the Estadio Metropolitano.Antoine Griezmann fired against the post in the opening stages before Lucas Pires slotted Cadiz in front.Roger Marti’s smart finish edged Cadiz into a two goal advantage before Angel Correa nodded Atletico back into the contest before the break.That trigger...
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Atletico win at Osasuna to lift to fifth in La Liga

Antoine Griezmann of Atletico Madrid celebrates with teammate Alvaro Morata after scoring the team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between CA Osasuna and Atletico Madrid at Estadio El Sadar on September 28, 2023 in Pamplona, Spain.Atletico Madrid have kept their momentum after beating city rivals Real Madrid by getting the better of Osasuna 2-0 in the Spanish league.Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme scored a goal in each half for Atletico, who lie fifth in the table with a game in hand over the sides above them.Atletico beat Madrid 3-1 at home on Sunday, with France international Griezmann scoring one of the goals for Diego Simeone's team."It was important not to get caught up with what happened against Real Madrid and to come here to win," Griezmann said."We are improv...
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Barcelona draw at Mallorca, salvage 1 point in Spanish league match

 Samu Costa of RCD Mallorca competes for the ball with Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Mallorca and FC Barcelona at Estadi de Son Moix on September 26, 2023 in Mallorca, Spain. Spanish La Liga leaders Barcelona drew with Real Mallorca 2-2 in an away match Tuesday thanks to Fermin Lopez's equalizer.Mallorca forward Vedat Muriqi from Kosovo, a former Fenerbahce player, scored the opener in the eighth minute after Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen misjudged a pass.Barcelona's Brazilian star Raphinha scored from long range to make it 1-1 in the 41st minute before Mallorca took the lead again.Before the break, Mallorca's Abdon Prats finished in a one-on-one after Muriqi headed the ball to find him.Fermin Lopez scored the equalizer in...
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Barca’s record when De Jong is injured is worrying

 Frenkie de Jong of Barcelona celebrates scoring a goal during the La Liga EA Sports match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica on August 27, 2023, in Villarreal, Spain. Barcelona look set to be without Frenkie de Jong for several weeks due to an ankle injury, with some estimates suggesting he won’t return until November.Xavi has already lamented the Dutchman’s absence and made it clear it’s a big blow for his team.“It’s a big loss. It’s a tough one because of the way we play and the level he has been at. He’s a key player for us, he has been really good since last season,” he told reporters.“We have options to come in for him, so hopefully we won’t suffer too much. We will see how he is after the [October] international break. That’s all we can say fo...
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Morata scores twice as Atletico beat rival Real Madrid

 Alvaro Morata of Atletico Madrid scores the team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Alvaro Morata scored twice as Atletico Madrid ended Real Madrid's 100% start to the La Liga season with a fine victory over their city rivals.They led inside four minutes when former Real forward Morata converted Samuel Lino's dangerous cross.Antoine Griezmann then made it 2-0 with another header, before Toni Kroos' fine low strike halved the deficit.But Morata sealed Atletico's victory when he rose highest to meet Saul Niguez's ball in after the break.Victory moved Atletico up to fifth in the table, while Real are third - behind leaders Barcelona and Girona - after dropping p...
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Barcelona midfield star could make El Clasico return alongside Pedri – report

 08 Pedri of FC Barcelona injured during the UEFA Europa League match between FC Barcelona v Manchester United of round of 16 at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on February 16th, 2023.The injury woes for FC Barcelona are not something that have been particularly prideful for the Catalan giants in recent times. Losing several key figures within the team to various injuries time after time, it is only due to the quality depth at the club that Xavi has managed to keep Barca from completely sinking.The latest injury within the FC Barcelona squad is the one to Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong. Clearly showcasing discomfort in the recent game against Celta Vigo in La Liga, De Jong had to be substituted quite early into the game, raising alarm bells for both the coaching staff ...
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Joao Cancelo nets late winner as Barcelona score three in last 10 minutes to beat Celta

 Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona celebrates 3-2 with Alejandro Balde of FC Barcelona, Joao Felix of FC Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona v Celta de Vigo at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Barcelona Spain.Joao Cancelo netted a late winner for Barcelona as the Catalans hit three goals in the last 10 minutes to seal a stunning comeback at home to Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday.The champions went behind after 19 minutes when Jorgen Strand Larsen scored at Montjuic and it looked like they were heading for defeat as Anastasios Douvikas made it 2-0 late in the game.There were only 14 minutes left at that point, but Robert Lewandowski pulled one back for the Blaugrana with 81 minutes on the clock an...
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Xavi and his staff’s new salaries at Barcelona after contract renewal – report

 Xavi Hernandez is attending a press conference prior to the semifinal Spanish King Cup match against Real Madrid in Barcelona on March 1, 2023.Last night, Barcelona announced the contract extension of manager Xavi Hernandez for another year until 2025.The 43-year-old’s previous deal stood to expire in the summer of 2024 and after discussions took place over the summer, both parties agreed on a new extension of 12 more months until 2025, with an option for another year.With the contract renewal now official, Marta Ramon of RAC1 has come up with more details about the new deal that Xavi Hernandez has signed with Barcelona.Xavi’s new contract comes with a major pay bump for him as his salary is now doubled from what he used to earn.Indeed, the manager had accepted a salary worth just €4...
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Madrid rally to beat Sociedad, stay perfect in La Liga

 Fede Valverde of Real Madrid competes for the ball with Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 17, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid have remained perfect in the Spanish league after they rallied again for a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.Federico Valverde and Joselu scored early in the second half at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday to give Madrid their fifth straight victory to start the La Liga season.The only team still with a perfect record, Madrid have a two-point lead over second-placed Barcelona, who have won four in a row after opening with a draw.Ander Barrenetxea put Sociedad ahead with a goal from inside the area only five minutes in after a cross by J...
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Felix and Cancelo score in Barcelona’s 5-0 rout of Betis

 Joao Felix of FC Barcelona celebrates 2-0 with Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona, Gavi of FC Barcelona, Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona v Real Betis Sevilla at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Barcelona Spain.Felix opened the scoring and Cancelo capped the biggest win so far this season for the defending champions.Joao Felix and João Cancelo scored after making their first starts for Barcelona in a 5-0 rout of Real Betis in the Spanish league on Saturday. The pair of Portugal internationals made their debuts last round for Barcelona as substitutes two days after they joined the defending champions on loan just hours before the summer transfer market closed.Felix opened the scoring and Cancelo capped the bigges...
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Barca squad named for Betis

Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona warms up during the La Liga EA Sports match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica on August 27, 2023, in Villarreal, Spain. Barcelona return from the international break with a very important La Liga game against Real Betis at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium, and Xavi Hernández has called up the following 21 players for Saturday’s clash.Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 13. Iñaki Peña, 26. Ander AstralagaDefenders: 2. João Cancelo, 3. Alejandro Balde, 5. Iñigo Martínez, 15. Andreas Christensen, 17. Marcos Alonso, 23. Jules KoundeMidfielders: 6. Gavi, 18. Oriol Romeu, 20. Sergi Roberto, 21. Frenkie de Jong, 22. Ilkay Gündogan, 30. Marc Casadó, 35. Unai HernándezForwards: 7. Ferran Torres, 9. Robert Lewandowski, 11. Raphinha, ...
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Rayo Vallecano beats Alaves 2-0 after back-to-back losses in Spanish league

 Jorge de Frutos of Rayo Vallecano battle for the ball with Antonio Sivera of Deportivo Alaves during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio de Vallecas on September 15, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Rayo Vallecano recovered from back-to-back losses in the Spanish league to beat Alaves 2-0 at home on Friday.Isi Palazón converted a penalty two minutes before halftime, and summer signing Jorge de Frutos sealed the win with a goal off a counterattack in the 82nd.Álvaro García played a key role in both goals. The winger was fouled in the area to set up Isi´s spot kick, and he provided the assist for De Frutos in the second goal.Rayo is coached by Francisco Rodríguez after Andoni Iraola left to take over Bournemouth in the off-season. Rayo started the sea...
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Real Madrid dominate La Liga’s salary limits as Barcelona struggle

The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Perez, holds a press conference after receiving the Real Madrid Basketball Club on May 23, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. La Liga has set the new salary limits for each of the clubs in the Spanish top flight for the 2023-24 season, revealing a huge gap between Real Madrid and the rest of the competition. The salary limits are based on the income and expenses of each club, allowing them to spend 70% of their turnover on players, staff, and other associates’ salaries. The aim is to ensure the financial sustainability and competitiveness of the league.Real Madrid have the highest salary limit in La Liga by a wide margin, with €727m. This is an increase of €44m from the previous season, when they had €683m. The increase is due to their prudent financ...
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Joao Felix tells Xavi where he wants to play at Barcelona

 Joao Felix second striker of Barcelona and Portugal reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between CA Osasuna and FC Barcelona at Estadio El Sadar on September 3, 2023 in Pamplona, Spain.Barcelona forward Joao Felix has revealed he wants to play on the left for his new side and feels that it’s the best position for him in Xavi’s side.Felix has arrived on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid and says he’s feeling good despite a lack of game time recently.“I feel good, with confidence. Physically, too, despite not having had many minutes lately. I am prepared to arrive in Barcelona and start strong. I want to work to help the team,” he said.“I see myself comfortable starting from the left wing. I’ve been playing there for some time now and I think it’s where Xavi likes to put me t...
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