Barcelona have been dealt a significant injury blow with the news that Dani Olmo is set for a spell on the sidelines. The Spanish playmaker sustained a muscle problem during the Catalan club's 4-2 Champions League defeat against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, and will now miss a crucial run of fixtures for Hansi Flick's side.
Liga president Javier Tebas has flatly refused to apologise to Real Madrid after comparing the club's communication strategies to those of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels. The Spanish football chief dismissed demands for his immediate resignation and insisted his controversial comments were completely misinterpreted.
Real Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal has been slapped with a four-game suspension following a fiery clash with Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal. The Uruguayan was sent off after headbutting the teenager during a dramatic 5-2 defeat at the weekend.
Anthony Gordon has delivered a remarkably candid assessment of Barcelona's high-stakes Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, acknowledging that the reigning champions remain the gold standard in Europe. Despite a spirited display from the Catalan side, Gordon noted that their opponents possessed a level of sustained intensity that Hansi Flick’s men could not match over the full 90 minutes.
The Basque Country representative team will return to international action next month after confirming a special friendly fixture against South American opposition in Bilbao. Euskal Selekzioa are set to welcome Venezuela to Athletic Club's iconic home ground on November 14 for a contest steeped in cultural significance.
Kylian Mbappe has been chasing the Ballon d’Or dream since he was a teenager, with Gilles Grimandi telling GOAL why he was left “embarrassed” when first being made aware of that ambitious Golden Ball target. The ex-Arsenal star formed part of transfer talks at the time, with Mbappe’s family making it clear to the Gunners that the flying frontman intended to become the best player on the planet.
Real Madrid are reportedly seeking financial compensation from the Premier League's 'Big Six' following the dramatic collapse of the European Super League. The Spanish giants believe that the English clubs who initially signed up for the breakaway project remain liable for a significant portion of the start-up expenses.
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal left people shaking their heads with one particular action during the team’s first defeat of the season. The Barça superstar only showed his class in the second half of the high-profile clash against PSG.
Barcelona captain Raphinha has delivered a defiant message following his side's first defeat of the season, a 4-2 Champions League loss at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazilian forward insists that the setback in France will have no bearing on the Blaugrana's mentality as they prepare for a high-stakes El Clasico showdown against Real Madrid this weekend.
Barcelona are sweating over the fitness of attacking midfielder Dani Olmo after the Spain international limped out of Tuesday's Champions League defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain. Early medical assessments indicate the playmaker is facing a spell on the sidelines that will rule him out of Sunday's showdown against Real Madrid.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has praised Julian Alvarez after the Argentine forward ended his six-month goal drought to rescue a battling Champions League draw at Stuttgart on Tuesday. The Spanish visitors recovered from a first-half deficit before holding firm with ten men to claim a vital point in Germany.
David Raya has admitted that he retains a strong desire to test himself in La Liga before his career comes to an end. Despite establishing himself as the undisputed number one at the Emirates Stadium, the Spanish international is already looking toward a potential return to his homeland.
