Former Argentina striker Maxi Lopez believes Julian Alvarez made a mistake joining Atletico Madrid and should have signed for Barcelona instead. The ex-Catania star claimed broken promises in the Spanish capital are hindering the forward, suggesting a move to Catalonia would have elevated his game to another level.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has opened up about the emotional toll of the recent El Clasico defeat, describing the loss to Real Madrid as a significant blow to the club. However, the Blaugrana chief remains defiant regarding the team's season objectives, insisting that their pursuit of major silverware is far from over despite the setback against their arch-rivals.