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Rodri arrived at Barcelona as one of the most decorated midfielders in world football, fresh from leading Spain to World Cup glory, but his glittering resume hasn't secured him a leadership role at Camp Nou. Despite his immense stature in the game, the 30-year-old was a notable omission when the club recently confirmed their official captaincy hierarchy for the 2026-27 campaign.

The Serie A champions had a point to prove when they faced the Catalan giants in the wake of the Dutch manager’s comments

Alvaro Morata has tipped his international team-mate Lamine Yamal for the highest individual honours in world football after witnessing the youngster's meteoric rise firsthand. The Leganes striker, who captained Spain to European glory, believes the Barcelona sensation possesses a level of maturity that defies his teenage years.

Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has delivered a defiant message to his teammates and the rest of Europe, insisting that the Catalan giants must not hide from their status as Champions League contenders. The teenage superstar believes the club's illustrious history demands a high level of ambition, regardless of recent struggles on the continental stage.