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Kroos opens up on Madrid's failed Mbappe moveThe German midfielder has reiterated his stance on the possible arrival of the Frenchman, who has been at the top of the Spanish club's wish listReal MadridParis Saint-Germain
Long live the king! Fati return has Barca dreaming of better daysThe teenager marked his return after 10 months out with a goal against Levante, hinting that he still has what it takes to be Lionel Messi's true heirBarcelonaA. Fati
Alisson, Sanchez & footballers with musical talentsThe Liverpool goalkeeper is a skilled guitarist and noted Britpop fan, while the Chile international is an accomplished pianistReal MadridWTF
Richarlison in future admission after Barca & Real linksThe Everton forward concedes that his future could lie away from Goodison Park, with the Brazil international ruling nothing outTransfersReal Madrid
UEFA drops Barca, Juve & Real Madrid legal actionThe three clubs were threatened with severe punishment for their refusal to drop out of a plot to create a new competitionBarcelonaJuventus
Could Benzema's form win him the Ballon d'Or?The France striker has made 15 direct goal contributions in just seven league games for Los Blancos in 2021-22 as he continues to get better with ageReal MadridK. Benzema
Kroos: I played through pain for six months The midfielder had been struggling with discomfort since March but refused to miss out on the Champions League and Euro 2020Real MadridT. Kroos
Ansu Fati makes scoring return after 10 months outThe 18-year-old winger came on with just 10 minutes left and managed to fire in his side's third goal of the gameBarcelonaA. Fati
Revitalised Falcao making up for lost time at Rayo The Colombia idol chose to move back to Spain in order to play at the highest level possible, a gamble that is paying off handsomely so farRayo VallecanoCadiz
Barca to rediscover scoring form vs LevanteThe visitors have a strong record against La Liga's bigger clubs but are on a poor run and the Catalans should be able to find the back of the netBarcelonaLevante
Fati returns to Barca squad after 10-month absenceThe 18-year-old forward, who has been sidelined by injury since November 2020, is in contention to face Levante on SundayBarcelonaA. Fati
Griezmann's Atleti nightmare - no goals, no assistsThe forward is desperate for a league title with the Rojiblancos but has so far failed to recapture the form he showed during his first spell thereAtletico MadridA. Griezmann
Barca speak with Martinez about becoming new coachOfficial negotiations have not begun but first contact has been made, with the coach telling the Belgium FA that he could leave for Camp NouBarcelonaR. Martinez
Nico Gonzalez: Barca's new BusquetsThe 19-year-old midfielder has already taken his first steps into first-team football after the Blaugrana held off interest from Man City last seasonNXGNBarcelona
Koeman walks out of press conference after reading statementThe Dutch coach is close to being sacked by the Camp Nou side but has insisted he needs time to fix the situationBarcelonaR. Koeman
Messi was a tyrant in training - KoemanThe 34-year-old demanded the best from everyone around him and hated losing during training sessions, the coach has saidL. MessiBarcelona
Madrid set for goal glut vs MallorcaThe first round of midweek fixtures of the Liga season is likely to see Los Blancos get among the goals once more against newly-promoted opponentsReal MadridMallorca
Barca ready Koeman axe & make Martinez top targetThe Liga giants are ready to make another change, but they are expected to wait until the next international break before wielding the axeBarcelonaExclusive
Barca's big week: Three games to decide Koeman's fateThe Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich exposed familiar flaws, and the Catalans could well find themselves behind in the title race tooBarcelonaR. Koeman
Koeman explains stance on younger players & gives Ansu updateThe Dutch head coach has admitted to having apprehensions about relying on youth to get through a testing senior injury crisisBarcelonaR. Koeman
Higuain: I scored 26 goals & they signed Benzema & Kaka!The Argentine scored 121 goals during his time in Spain although has admitted he found it tough amid the club's plethora of Galactico signingsReal MadridInter Miami CF
