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Gavi back from injury and in Barcelona's squad for LaLiga clash with Sevilla

Great news for the Spanish national team and Barcelona as Gavi has been medically cleared and seems to have put behind him the injury that kept him out of 40 games for the Catalan giants.

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Erling Haaland’s Spain links return as Barcelona target Manchester City striker

The transfer rumours surrounding Erling Haaland refuse to fade, with the Norwegian goal machine once again being touted for a blockbuster move to Spain.

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Haaland’s agent denies talks with Barcelona: 'He’s very happy at Manchester City'

On Thursday, there were reports that one of the candidates for the Barcelona presidency might be negotiating the transfer of Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland.

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Late Lamine Yamal penalty earns Barca draw at Newcastle in last 16 first leg

Newcastle United were denied a first-leg victory in their UEFA Champions League (UCL) last-16 tie with Barcelona, conceding a stoppage-time penalty as Lamine Yamal made it 1-1 on the night, a result which nonetheless ends the Blaugrana’s four-game winning run across all competitions.

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Why Woltemade desperately needs to deliver for Newcastle against Barcelona

Newcastle’s marquee signing last summer, Nick Woltemade made a flying start to life in England before losing momentum, and Eddie Howe is now unsure as to whether the German should be his number one striker.

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Flick says Barcelona won't change style for clash with counter-attacking Newcastle

Hansi Flick has warned Barcelona that Newcastle pose a serious threat to their Champions League ambitions as a product of "the best league in the world".

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Eddie Howe admits beating Barcelona would make Newcastle players 'legends'

Eddie Howe has urged his players to become Newcastle legends by emulating the club's famous 1997 Champions League win over Barcelona when they face the Spanish giants in the last-16 first leg.

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Why Newcastle vs Barcelona is destined to be another Champions League classic encounter

Tuesday night sees Spanish giants Barcelona return to St James' Park to face Newcastle in the Champions League Round of 16.

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'Threw it away': Xavi claims Laporta blocked Messi's Barcelona return

Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said the club's president Joan Laporta scuppered the return of all-time great Lionel Messi in 2023 to avoid a power struggle.

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Lamine strike the difference as LaLiga leaders Barca beat Athletic Club in Bilbao

Barcelona restored their four-point lead at the top of LaLiga with a 1-0 win that was only their third in the last eight fixtures at San Mamés against Athletic Club (D2, L3).

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Last-gasp Valverde winner spares Real Madrid's blushes against Celta Vigo

Federico Valverde scored a 94th-minute winner as Real Madrid ended a two-match losing run in LaLiga by winning 2-1 away at Celta Vigo, moving to within a point of leaders Barcelona as a result.

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Flick confident injury-hit Barca can carry on title push, Lewandowski fit again

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is confident his side will not be derailed ⁠by injuries as they prepare to visit Athletic Club on Saturday, aiming to maintain their lead ‌over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga.

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Under-fire Arbeloa insists Real Madrid will 'keep fighting' in LaLiga title race

Real Madrid will "keep fighting" as long as they mathematically have a chance of winning LaLiga, after slipping four points behind Barcelona, under-pressure coach Alvaro Arbeloa said on Thursday.

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Kounde and Balde ruled out of Barcelona's Champions League tie with Newcastle

Barcelona will be without defenders Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde for their Champions League last 16 tie against Newcastle after they were diagnosed with hamstring injuries on Wednesday.

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How Atletico Madrid reached the Copa del Rey final despite a pummelling from Barcelona

Barcelona headed into their Copa del Rey semi-final second-leg against Atletico Madrid four goals down, though anyone dismissing their capabilities only needed to listen to the positivity from Hansi Flick in the lead-up to the game to know that the Catalans would give it everything.

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Atleti into Copa del Rey final after Barca fall just short of miracle comeback

An incredible comeback from Barcelona saw Atletico Madrid’s 4-0 Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg win almost overturned, with the Catalans’ eventual 3-0 victory not enough to deny the Rojiblancos a spot in the final for the first time since 2012/13.

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Why Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona want to fight it out for Inter's Alessandro Bastoni

It seems odd to be considering what could happen in a summer transfer window as early as the beginning of March. However, the majority of deals often have their foundations in conversations around that sort of time.

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Real Madrid stunned at home by Getafe to fall four points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona

Getafe walked away from the Bernabeu with three LaLiga points for the first time since 2008 after beating Real Madrid 1-0, harming their city rivals’ title hopes in the process.

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Flick insists Barca must 'make the impossible possible' against Atletico in Copa del Rey

Barcelona will have to "make the impossible possible" in Tuesday's bid ⁠to overturn a four-goal deficit to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-finals, coach Hansi ‌Flick said.

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Diego Simeone wary of wounded Barcelona despite Atletico's healthy Copa del Rey lead

A 4-0 lead going into Tuesday's second leg of their ⁠Copa del Rey semi-final tie at Barcelona is of little comfort for Atletico Madrid ‌manager Diego Simeone, who called for a disciplined approach ‌when his players face the LaLiga champions.

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Winners and Losers: Lamine Yamal scores first hat-trick, Copenhagen and FCSB head for crisis

In a weekend full of action, Lamine Yamal netted his first career hat-trick for FC Barcelona, Romelu Lukaku and Sam Kerr both found the net for the first time in a long while, while FC Copenhagen and FCSB saw their hopes of retaining their league titles come to an end. Here are the weekend’s winners and losers.

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Lewandowski ruled out of Barca's cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski will miss his team's Copa del Rey semi-final clash against Atletico Madrid with a fractured eye socket, the Catalan giants said Sunday.

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Lamine Yamal nets first LaLiga hat-trick as leaders Barcelona thrash Villarreal

Lamine Yamal’s first-ever senior level hat-trick saw Barcelona overcome Villarreal 4-1 at the Camp Nou to provisionally move four points clear at the summit.

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Dusan Vlahovic considering Juventus stay amid interest from Europe's elite

Dusan Vlahovic has been linked with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid this week - yet there are new indications that his time at Juventus may not be over just yet.