Barcelona midfielder Gavi was forced off in tears during his team's 5-0 victory over Elche in their La Liga opener, raising immediate fears of another serious problem. Head coach Hansi Flick has offered an update on the young Spaniard's condition after he injured the very same right knee that previously sidelined him for almost a year.
Alejandro Balde was left out of Barcelona's squad for their 5-0 win over Elche after Hansi Flick questioned his focus. Following reports that the left-back has made the decision to leave Camp Nou, interest from Manchester United has quickly surfaced, casting a shadow over the start of Barcelona's La Liga title defence.
Anthony Gordon marked his Barcelona debut in style by providing two assists in five minutes during a commanding 5-0 victory over Elche. The England winger replaced Lamine Yamal in the second half to set up Raphinha and Fermin Lopez, helping the reigning champions make a flawless start to their La Liga title defence on Sunday.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.
Julian Alvarez endured a highly hostile reception from Atletico Madrid supporters during Sunday's dramatic 2-2 La Liga draw with Villarreal. The Argentine forward was brutally booed as he entered the pitch from the bench, with fans directing explicit chants at him, demanding his immediate departure amid intense summer transfer links to Arsenal and Barcelona.
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