Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has made a bold admission regarding his squad's priorities, suggesting that the allure of European glory currently outweighs domestic dominance. Speaking ahead of the Catalan derby against Espanyol, the German tactician noted a visible shift in his players' application when playing on the biggest stage of all.
UEFA has reportedly sidelined referee Istvan Kovacs for the remainder of the Champions League season after controversial decisions during Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 win over Barcelona. The match was marred by disputes over a red card and a missed handball penalty that left Barcelona coach Hansi Flick fuming.
FC Barcelona has secured a partial victory after appealing to UEFA over referee Istvan Kovacs’s performance in their Champions League clash with Atlético Madrid.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has refused to give up on his dream of taking Spanish domestic football abroad, turning his attention to Morocco as a potential host. Following the high-profile collapse of plans to stage a match in the United States, the league chief is now eying a historic move to North Africa.
The age-old debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has seen another heavyweight chime in with a definitive verdict. Despite spending nearly a decade as a teammate and close friend of the Portuguese superstar at Real Madrid, former Brazilian international Marcelo has revealed who truly caused him the most problems on the pitch.
Barcelona have taken the extraordinary step of filing a formal complaint to UEFA following their controversial 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Catalan giants are furious over what they describe as "incomprehensible refereeing" in a match defined by a bizarre handball incident that went unpunished.
Julian Alvarez has revealed that he channelled his inner Lionel Messi to produce a moment of magic during Atletico Madrid’s Champions League triumph over Barcelona. The Argentine forward curled a sublime free-kick into the top corner at the Spotify Camp Nou, evoking memories of his legendary international team-mate.
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