Barcelona news

Barcelona have confirmed the death of Hansi Flick’s father on the morning of their El Clasico clash with Real Madrid. The news has dampened the atmosphere at Spotify Camp Nou where the club had been preparing for a title celebration, with Flick has reportedly decided to stay with his team for the match before returning to Germany to be with his family.

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has provided a reassuring update on Lamine Yamal’s fitness as the teenage sensation races against time to be ready for the 2026 World Cup. Despite being sidelined for the remainder of the domestic season with a muscle tear, Yamal is expected to be a focal point for Luis de la Fuente’s Spain side this summer.

Chelsea icon Joe Cole has called on the club's hierarchy to abandon their current obsession with youth and pivot toward proven Premier League and European veterans. The former winger believes the squad lacks the leadership required to mentor emerging talents, leading to a disconnected dressing room and poor results on the pitch.

Without superstar Kylian Mbappé and seven other players, Real Madrid must fight for their last chance at the title in the Clásico against league leaders FC Barcelona.

Real Madrid will be forced to face Barcelona without their talismanic forward Kylian Mbappe after the Frenchman was sensationally left out of the travelling squad. The striker's absence comes at a critical juncture for Los Blancos as they look to prevent their rivals from securing the Liga title on home soil.

Raphinha has admitted that he cannot replicate the unique magic of Lamine Yamal as Barcelona prepare to face Real Madrid without their teenage sensation. The Brazilian winger is set to return to the starting lineup for El Clasico following his own injury layoff, but has been quick to temper expectations regarding his role on the right flank.

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has jumped to the defence of Kylian Mbappe following suggestions that Real Madrid might actually be a more cohesive unit without the French superstar. As the two Spanish giants prepare for a crucial Clasico showdown, Flick dismissed the notion that Los Blancos' level improves when he is absent

Lionel Messi has officially weighed in on the meteoric rise of Lamine Yamal, naming the Barcelona teenager as his natural successor. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner believes the La Masia graduate is already operating at a level that puts him above the rest of the pack in world football.

Lionel Messi believes that FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is the standout talent of the new generation coming after himself and Cristiano Ronaldo.

On-loan Real Madrid starlet Endrick has offered his full support to Kylian Mbappe as the France international faces a tough period in the Spanish capital. The teenage striker, currently gaining valuable experience away from the club, insists that he remains focused on the Frenchman's output rather than the noise from the stands.

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has jumped to the defence of Kylian Mbappe following a wave of criticism directed at the French forward. The striker has found himself under the microscope for his off-field conduct while recovering from a muscular problem, leading to questions over his commitment to the cause at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Just before the title is decided, a bombshell drops: former president Josep Bartomeu reveals that Vinicius Junior was on the verge of signing for FC Barcelona.

Kylian Mbappe’s dream move to Real Madrid is rapidly turning into a nightmare as the Frenchman struggles to find his feet in the Spanish capital. Despite arriving as the final piece of the Galactico puzzle, his presence has coincided with a dip in form for Alvaro arbeloa’s side, leading to unprecedented backlash from the global football community.