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Ez Abde is one of several players who have been linked with a move to Barcelona this summer as the Catalans search for a left winger to bolster their attack.

The Morocco international spent a couple of years at Barcelona earlier in his career before heading to Osasuna on loan and then Real Betis on a permanent transfer.

Now aged 24, Abde is in the midst of his best-ever season and has the best attacking stats in the squad at Betis, per transfermarkt. The winger has 13 goals and 13 assists in all competitions, outshining team-mates Antony and Cucho Hernandez.

That’s a big improvement from last season’s 14 goal involvements (nine goals and five assists) and could still rise as Betis still have four games left to play in La Liga against Real Sociedad, Elche, Barcelona and Levante.

Abde’s form has helped Betis enjoy a strong season. They currently sit fifth in the table and are the only other team in La Liga (along with Barca) to have more than one player in double figures for goals and assists.

Antony and Abde are both into double figures, while Barca have seen Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford all hit the same landmark this season.

It’s no surprise therefore to see Barca linked with a move for their former player, although they are not alone. The latest speculation has claimed that Liverpool are eyeing Abde as they are set to wave goodbye to Mo Salah this summer.

Would you like to see him back at Barcelona or is a Premier League move more likely? Tell us what you think in the commnets below!

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Barcelona will face Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday evening at Camp Nou and need just a point against their bitter rivals to be crowned La Liga champions once again.

Hansi Flick has a few decisions to make regarding his starting XI as Lamine Yamal misses out through injury while Raphinha has only just been passed fit after several weeks on the sidelines.

Marcus Rashford is pushing for a return to the starting XI for the match. The England international has started the last five games on the bench, with Flick offering Roony Bardghji a chance to prove himself.

Yet Rashford has continued to make an impact, scoring in the win over Getafe and grabbing a crucial assist for Robert Lewandowski in the victory over Osasuna.

Does Marcus Rashford deserve to start for Barcelona against Real Madrid in El Clasico

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Barcelona sporting director Deco reportedly has a plan up his sleeve in case the club can’t keep hold of Joao Cancelo past the end of the season.

Cancelo is on loan from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal and it’s not clear where he will play next season. Barca are hoping he can terminte his contract and move for free, but it’s thought Al-Hilal want a transfer fee.

According to UOL in Brazil, Barcelona are thinking about an alternative and Deco has already been in touch with the agent of Monaco left-back Caio Henrique to talk about a potential transfer.

Henrique is a player who has been linked with Barcelona several times in recent years and is once again seeing a move to the Camp Nou being speculated upon.

The report claims Monaco want around 15 million euros for the full-back if he is to move on this summer.

Marc Cucurella’s name has also been mentioned ahead of the summer transfer window, and he has admitted he would find it tough to turn down a move back to Barca, but any move looks almost impossible due to his lofty price tag.

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Barcelona Atletic have just missed out on a promotion play-off place following a 3-1 defeat to Torrent CF on the final day of the season.

Juliano Belletti’s side went down to 10 men in the first half when Guillem Víctor was sent off after picking up two yellow cards. Torrent took advantage almost immediately and went ahead with a header from a corner.

However, their lead did not last too long as Barca Atletic rallied and equalised in sensational style through Toni Fernandez to ensure they went in at half-time level at 1-1.

Toni Fernandez’s golazo the only positive thing from this game.

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Belletti’s side then went behind after 71 minutes thanks to another goal from a corner for Torrent before another goal on the counter-attack effetively finished off their chances of taking the three points.

The result means that Barcelona Atletic finish the season in sixth place, just three points off the last promotion play-off place.

Captain Alvaro Cortes admitted afterwards the players were hurting at just missing out.

“The locker room is hurt and frustrated for not achieving the season’s goal. Today’s match is a reflection of the season,” he told Jijantes.

“For me, the season is good. I was at the World Cup with Spain, lately with the first team… wherever they send me, I’ll perform. Today’s result leaves me disappointed. It’s a tough moment.

“There have been many things that have affected us; injuries, first-team dynamics, reserve team… but the ones to blame for not achieving promotion are us.”

It’s been a tough campaign for Belletti’s side, with injuries to key players have had a big impact, and they will now have to try and do it all again next season.

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Mexican starlet Armando Gonzalez has been linked with Barcelona this season as a possible low-cost option to bolster their attack.

The teenager has shone for Chivas, scoring goals for fun, which has reportedly seen him catch Barcelona’s eye.

Gonzalez has been asked about the possibility of playing for Barcelona and admits he would jump at the chance should it arise.

“Yes, of course, who wouldn’t like it? Barça is one of the best teams in history. For me, Guardiola’s team is mythical, and what they are doing now with Hansi Flick is also very important,” he told Sport.

“Any player wants to get there. If it happens, I would be very grateful.”

Gonzalez also admits he would love to play alongside Lamine Yamal.

“I think he’s one of the best in the world right now, and what he does week after week is incredible. I would like to have him as a teammate,” he explained.

“Being able to play with the best in the world I think is one of my goals, and Lamine Yamal is one of them, so if God gives me the fortune to be able to play with him, it will be something very nice.”

Yet Gonzalez readily admits he’s not a Barcelona fan and has always had a soft spot for Diego Simeone’s side.

“It’s going to be surprising, but I’m an Atlético de Madrid fan,” he added.

“My father spent some time in Madrid and he brought things from Atlético to my brother and me, and I liked it a lot. In addition, I like Cholo Simeone’s style: dedication, fighting, never giving up, taking it game by game.”

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Matchday 34 could be a decisive one in the La Liga title race as Barcelona face Osasuna at El Sadar on Saturday and Real Madrid travel to the Catalan capital to face Espanyol on Sunday.

Barça could clinch the title this weekend if they beat Osasuna and Los Blancos fail to win at Cornellà, but if Madrid manage to stay alive in the race for another week, then Hansi Flick’s team will have a chance to win the championship with a victory in El Clásico at Camp Nou next weekend.

If the Blaugrana do clinch the title this weekend, we could be set for a glorious scenario of watching Real Madrid having to offer the traditional guard of honor as Barça enter the pitch next week, but clinching the title by beating your biggest rivals is also a pretty sweet idea to consider.

So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is:

What would you prefer as a Barcelona fan: Guard of honor or El Clásico victory to seal La Liga?

Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, predictions, opinions and answers in the comments section below!

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The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana are back in La Liga action with an away game against Osasuna, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 22 players for Saturday’s clash:

Goalkeepers: 13. Joan Garcia, 25. Wojciech Szczesny, 33. Eder Aller

Defenders: 2. João Cancelo, 3. Alejandro Balde, 4. Ronald Araujo, 5. Pau Cubarsí, 18. Gerard Martín, 24. Eric Garcia, 42. Xavi Espart

Midfielders: 6. Gavi, 8. Pedri, 16. Fermín López, 17. Marc Casadó, 20. Dani Olmo, 21. Frenkie de Jong, 22. Marc Bernal

Forwards: 7. Ferran Torres, 9. Robert Lewandowski, 11. Raphinha, 14. Marcus Rashford, 19. Roony Bardghji

There is some very good news for this one as Raphinha (hamstring) and Marc Bernal (ankle) have been given the medical clearance to return to the squad, giving Barça a nice boost for the final month of the season. Andreas Christensen (knee) is back in training but not yet medically cleared, while Lamine Yamal (hamstring) is out for the season and Jules Kounde is also ruled out for this one through suspension.

Predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1):

Joan; Araujo, Cubarsí, Martín, Cancelo; Gavi, Pedri; Rashford, Olmo, Fermín; Lewandowski

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The match kicks off at 9pm CET/WAT (Barcelona), 8pm BST/WAT (UK & Nigeria), 3pm ET, 12pm PT (USA), 12.30am IST (India, Sunday), and you can join us to follow and comment all the action.

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Final session ahead of trip to Pamplona – FC Barcelona
Squad put through their paces for the last time before setting off for the Navarre autonomous community on Saturday morning.

Hansi Flick: ‘We have to play at the same level’ – FC Barcelona
Coach highlights the importance of keeping up the intensity and performing like in the game against Getafe.

Pedri receives the FIFPro award as part of the Team of the Season 24/25 – FC Barcelona
Canary Islander has received the trophy recognising him as one of the world’s greatest players of last season.

US artist Olivia Rodrigo to feature on shirt for next el Clásico – FC Barcelona
The singer’s logo will first be worn by the women’s team in the Liga F match on May 6 against Levante UD. Olivia, who has over 50 million listeners a month on Spotify, will perform a private concert in Barcelona on May 8, exclusively for her most dedicated fans.

Flick, on Barça’s chances of competing with PSG and Bayern: “100% yes” – Mundo Deportivo
The Barcelona coach was asked about his team’s chances of competing against the French and German teams, following their spectacular first leg of the Champions League semi-finals.

El Clásico in danger with the return of Bernal and Raphinha – Mundo Deportivo
The Brazilian, the young midfielder as well as Frenkie de Jong are threatened with suspension for the game against Real Madrid if they are also booked during the match against Osasuna.

In Germany, a Dortmund gem is being linked to Barça – Mundo Deportivo
According to the newspaper Bild, the Catalan club is competing with PSG to acquire the services of 18-year-old attacking midfielder and Italy under-19 international Samuele Inácio.

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Barcelona have pretty big plans for the summer as they try to give Hansi Flick a better, more complete squad to compete in all fronts next season. But they might have to make some tough decisions.

The dream signings are well known — Julián Alvarez and Alessandro Bastoni are the favorite striker and center-back targets — but reinforcements at full-back and the wing are also needed to build a truly deep squad with high-level options in all areas.

Barça are still navigating tough financial waters and might need to make an important sale or two to fund their big plans, and a few names have been floated as possible “painful departures”: Jules Kounde, Fermín López and Alejandro Balde have some admirers in the Premier League, and clubs from Saudi Arabia are expected to come back for Raphinha and offer both Barça and the Brazilian some crazy amount of money to finally convince him to leave Camp Nou.

Any one of those four — especially the team’s spiritual leader in Raphinha — would be tough departures to take, but they could help the club reach their transfer goals and strengthen the squad in positions of need.

So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is:

Which ‘painful sale’ would you reluctantly accept this summer if it meant Barcelona could strengthen elsewhere?

Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, predictions, opinions and answers in the comments section below!

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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick provided a very positive update at a press conference on Friday as he confirmed that forward Raphinha is fully recovered from his injury and will be in the squad for Saturday’s La Liga clash with Osasuna.

Raphinha has missed the last month with a hamstring injury sustained while in Brazil duty in March, and his plan was always to come back in time for the potentially title-clinching El Clasico against Real Madrid, and the Brazilian could get a chance to earn some minutes against Osasuna to regain some rhythm before the biggest game of the season next week.

Flick also provided an update on Lamine Yamal, who won’t return for the final games of Barça’s season but is on track to recover from his hamstring injury in time for the World Cup in June.

“Injuries are things that happen. Rafa always gives 100%. It’s his mentality, his attitude. He helps us a lot, but this season he has suffered. It’s important to have him back. He will travel and we will see what happens. He is the captain. Maybe it gives us what we need.

“We are in contact [with Yamal]. He’s doing well, the evolution is good. I think we’ll see him at the World Cup. He has time to recover and return. It’s what he wants.”

Good news all around.

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The football world is still buzzing after one of the greatest Champions League matches of all-time between PSG and Bayern Munich in their semi-final first leg in Paris this week. The natural question for fans of other teams around Europe is simple: can we even compete at a level that high?

That question was asked of Barcelona manager Hansi Flick on Friday, and the coach had a very short, direct and strong message about his belief in his team’s ability to go toe-to-toe with the two best teams in the continent.

“One hundred percent yes, we can compete with these teams.”

Barça have undoubtedly a ton of work to do with their transfers, their ability to prevent injuries to key players in crucial moments and both Flick and the team’s ability to better manage high-leverage situations in big games, but there is no doubt that Barça have enough talent and a good enough coach to put themselves in a position to face the best in Europe.

It’s easy to look at what happened between PSG and Bayern and think no one else can get to that level, but that game was a once in a lifetime perfect marriage of circumstances (first legs are usually more open and there were defensive and refereeing mistakes that inflated the final score) that might not come together again to create an out of body experience such as the one we had this week.

There is no doubt that PSG and Bayern are in their own class, but Barça absolutely have what it takes to join that class if they make the right signings, stay healthy when it matters and learn from their mistakes. They have the coach, they have uniquely talented superstars capable of deciding big games, and one of these days, surely, they’ll have some luck in the Champions League.

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The work continues – FC Barcelona
Another session at the Ciutat Esportiva for the blaugranes. Hansi Flick’s side have completed their second consecutive training session of the week as preparations for the clash at the El Sadar stadium continue. A difficult task, but a real chance to move closer to the title.

When and where to watch Osasuna v FC Barcelona – FC Barcelona
Our guide to the worldwide kick-off times and channels for upcoming La Liga match in Pamplona.

One mission in mind in May – FC Barcelona
It’s the final month of the domestic season and Barça have the chance to be crowned La Liga winners.

Big derby win the best moment of the month in April – FC Barcelona
The 4-1 victory against Espanyol receives most votes for most notable moment from the past four weeks.

11th Liga F title the best moment of the month in April – FC Barcelona
Winning the league considered the most notable feat of the past four weeks.

Raphinha and Bernal step up a gear – Mundo Deportivo
Both players participated in part of the training session with the group, and a decision will be made Friday regarding their availability for the match against Osasuna.

Saudi Arabia, going after Raphinha again – Mundo Deportivo
Several Saudi clubs have the Barcelona player on their radar and are prepared to make another bid for him. With a contract until 2028, the Brazilian has not yet considered leaving, nor is the club thinking of transferring him.

PSG fear that Barça will take one of their prized players – Mundo Deportivo
‘Le Parisien’ reports that Barcelona are pursuing David Boly, a 17-year-old right-back whose contract expires in 2027.

Barça Atlètic, a reason for faith – Mundo Deportivo
Barcelona go into the final matchday needing a win in Torrent and hoping that Reus slips up or Alcoyano loses to make the promotion play-off.

Aitana: “All of this will make me a better person” – Mundo Deportivo
The three-time Ballon d’Or winner is on the verge of returning after five months out of action and chatted about the whole process with Mundo Deportivo.

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FC Barcelona is standing on the doorstep of another league trophy. Following a business-like 2-0 win over Getafe where Fermín López and Marcus Rashford provided the second-half spark, the gap at the top of the table has stretched to 11 points after Real Madrid’s recent slip-up against Real Betis.

The most straightforward scenario for those who love a party at the Camp Nou involves the upcoming Clásico on May 10. If both giants simply match each other’s results this coming weekend, Barcelona would only need a draw against Madrid to officially secure back-to-back titles. However, the Catalans may pop the champagne sooner than that.

Should Barça handle their business against Osasuna this Saturday and Madrid fail to beat Espanyol the following day, the race is over. That would make the title feel a bit less dramatic since Barcelona would win it “from the sofa,” watching Madrid drop points on TV. But it would assure a title, which is no small thing, and allow players to rotate ahead of the World Cup. It also brings up an interesting scenario.

Traditionally, when a team wins the league with at least one game to spare, the newly-crowned champions are given a guard of honor at the start of the next match. The opposing team lines up in two files, letting the winners arrive on the field with a special entrance – the so-called “pasillo.”

Reportedly, Real Madrid has no plans to offer a pasillo if the title is decided this weekend. This wouldn’t be new. The pasillo tradition was broken in 2018, when Madrid refused to give Barcelona the guard of honor in La Liga, claiming they were within their rights because Barcelona had not given them one during a league game after Los Blancos’ FIFA Club World Cup win.

If Barcelona lose or draw against Osasuna, and Madrid win against Espanyol, Barcelona would not secure the title even with a win in El Clásico. But they’d be quite close, needing a maximum of two points from the remaining three matches to secure the trophy.

Let’s consider the doomsday scenario: Barcelona lose to Osasuna, Madrid beats Espanyol, and Madrid beat Barcelona in a direct matchup. And let’s say Real Madrid would go onto win the remaining three matches after that. Pretty much as good as it can get for them.

Even then, Barcelona would need five points from the last three games to secure the title. That’s two wins, or one win and two draws. The title is not assured, but it would take a truly catastrophic collapse for them to lose La Liga at this point.

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Raphinha, Bernal and Christensen carry out part of session with squad – FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick’s squad returned to work on Wednesday with just one focus: winning away at Osasuna on Saturday in La Liga. It will not be easy for the Blaugranes in El Sadar but the week began with a boost as Raphinha, Marc Bernal and Andreas Christensen carried out part of the training session with the rest of the squad.

A game promising goals – FC Barcelona
Osasuna and FC Barcelona will face off this Saturday in a clash that promises plenty of excitement. Not only because the Catalans have the chance to all but seal the league title, but also because both sides are goal machines.

The Barcelona transfer market: these are the prices for their targets – Mundo Deportivo
Julián Álvarez, Bastoni, Cucurella, Rashford, Víctor Muñoz, Remiro and João Pedro are some of the players on the Barcelona list for next season.

Al-Hilal’s tough plan with Cancelo – Mundo Deportivo
The Saudi club wants the Portuguese player to complete his final year under contract; otherwise, their plan is to transfer him to Barça or another European club that makes an attractive offer.

Pere Romeu: “The Camp Nou factor will be absolutely decisive” – Mundo Deportivo
The Barça Femení coach confirmed that Aitana Bonmatí will be included in the squad and could potentially get some playing time in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern.

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Barcelona have reportedly “irritated” Manchester United with their attempts to try and keep Marcus Rashford at the club past the end of the season.

Rashford’s loan deal expires at the end of June and he is keen to continue after posting some strong numbers throughout the 2026-27 campaign.

However, Barcelona don’t want to pay the €30 million buy option in his contract and reports have claimed they have tried to negotiate the price down and have also asked United about the possibility of a second loan.

Those demands don’t appear to have gone down well at Old Trafford, according to a new report.

Barca’s attempts are said to have created “friction” between the two clubs, with the Red Devils “irritated by Barca’s attempts to lowball them in negotiations.”

It’s still not clear what will happen with Rashford but his chances of staying look slim currently due to the costs involved and Barca’s financial situation. As things stand, he is due to return to Manchester when his loan deal expires.

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Barcelona’s hunt for a new number nine has shifted toward London as the club looks to add some much-needed bite to Hansi Flick’s attack.

While the team is cruising toward a league title and already has the Supercopa in the bag, winning the UEFA Champions League remains a dream and it may require a clinical edge they still lack. Julián Álvarez is the dream signing, but his situation at Atlético Madrid is a financial headache that Barça might not be able to solve.

According to Cadena SER’s Què t’hi jugues, João Pedro has emerged as the alternative. The 24-year-old Brazilian fits the “Flick style.” He’s mobile, works hard off the ball, and isn’t a static target man. Chelsea’s chaotic sporting project and their looming need to sell to meet financial fair play rules might actually play into Barça’s hands, even though João Pedro’s 75 million euro market value is daunting.

He’s clearly a fighter, too. After returning from an injury to help Chelsea secure an FA Cup final spot this past weekend, João Pedro admitted he rushed his recovery because he hated watching from the sidelines. “I saw teammates suffer a bit … I tried to push to be able to play,” he said.

He helped grind out a win against Leeds United, putting in a good shift where he was congratulated by the press for his link up play, as they look toward a final against Manchester City.

If the Chelsea move proves too pricey, Lautaro Martínez remains the “old reliable” option on the table. The Argentine striker has been linked with a move away from Inter Milan and towards Camp Nou for what seems like forever. He’s 28 and brings more veteran savvy, though he’s struggled with a nagging injury since February. Lautaro and João Pedro have very similar stats this year, but the Brazilian’s age and versatility could make him a more intriguing long-term bet for a club trying to build a new era.

So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is:

Should Barcelona go for Joao Pedro or Lautaro Martinez instead of Julian Alvarez this summer?

Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, predictions, opinions and answers in the comments section below!

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Fermín’s numbers better than ever – FC Barcelona
Barça midfielder Fermín López is having a great 2025/26 with almost everything he touches turning into goals. In the 2-0 win at the Coliseum on Saturday in La Liga over Getafe the Blaugrana scored his 13th goal of the campaign to add to his total of 16 assists also this season.

Barcelona make contact with Atlético Madrid over potential Julián Álvarez deal – ESPN
Barcelona have initiated contact with Atlético Madrid to find out the club’s stance over the possible transfer of striker Julián Álvarez this summer, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Countdown to Raphinha’s long-awaited return – Mundo Deportivo
The Brazilian was at the Ciutat Esportiva on Tuesday to continue his treatment and shared a message on social media hinting that he is close to returning to play.

Araujo doesn’t feel transferable: his three objectives – Mundo Deportivo
The centre-back aims to finish the season by winning La Liga, play at his best in the World Cup and regain his form for another year with Barça.

Barça would activate the Joao Pedro option if Julián Álvarez’s interest cools off – Mundo Deportivo
According to Cadena SER, the 24-year-old Chelsea striker is the main alternative for Flick’s team if the deal for the Argentine falls through.

Marc Cucurella, within striking distance – Mundo Deportivo
His current situation at Chelsea is not at its best after Maresca’s departure, and next season the Blues’ participation in the Champions League is in jeopardy. On a personal and footballing level, it would mean returning home and a special motivation to go back to the club of his life.

Lewandowski’s agent meets with Juventus – Mundo Deportivo
According to La Stampa, the directors of the Italian club and Pini Zahavi are already in talks in Italy to discuss signing the Polish striker with an ambitious financial offer.

Barça continue to push for Bisiwu, from Club Brugge – Mundo Deportivo
The two clubs are in talks for the 18-year-old left winger, whose contract expires in 2027, but a deal is not yet close.

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are keeping a close eye on Rashford – Mundo Deportivo
Barça are reportedly negotiating another loan with United, as Laporta hinted during the election campaign, following the German manager’s approval, but the English club is prepared to pay a transfer fee.

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Barcelona sporting director Deco was spotted in London last week, with reports claiming he was in the capital to check on several Tottenham players.

Spurs are in the midst of a relegation battle currently and it’s thought a host of players could depart at the end of the season if they are relegated to the Championship.

According to Sport, Barcelona are likely to be interested in defenders Pedro Porro, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero as they seek to strengthen their backline this summer.

Van de Ven has been mentioned previously as a target for Barcelona, while Romero has been regularly linked with a move to Atletico Madrid.

The report also highlights how Lucas Bergvall and Xavi Simons are players who have attracted interest from Barcelona previously.

Indeed Bergvall did look close to signing for Barcelona before he headed to north London, while rumors of Simons returning to Camp Nou have cropped up regularly since his exit.

So tell us what you think! Are there any Tottenham players you’d like to see Deco bring to Barca if they are relegated this summer? Share your thoughts in the comments below…

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17 goals from the bench – FC Barcelona
Substitutes have scored more times for FC Barcelona this season that for any other La Liga team.

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Barça, Liverpool, Man Utd eye Godts – ESPN
Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the teams keeping close tabs on the progress of Ajax winger Mika Godts, TEAMtalk reports. Godts, who made his senior international debut for Belgium in their 5-2 friendly win over the United States last month, now has 16 goals and 11 assists in 29 league appearances this season.

Fifteen years since Messi’s great performance in the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Barcelona – Mundo Deportivo
He scored two goals, the second one of the best in the tournament’s history, scattering rivals, on the way to the triumphant Final at Wembley in 2011.

Joan Garcia, one step away from leading the Zamora trophy – Mundo Deportivo
The Barcelona goalkeeper, who has already kept 14 clean sheets in La Liga, has the best coefficient in the league (0.70) but needs one more game to qualify for the award.

Julian: “I can’t deny everything that comes out; they make a big deal out of things that are lies” – Mundo Deportivo
The Atlético Madrid once again addressed the rumors that repeatedly place him outside the club at the end of the season.

Ansu Fati wants to stay at Monaco – Mundo Deportivo
The father of the striker, on loan to the Monaco club but under contract with Barça until 2028, says that he is “happy there and we want him to stay” but that it depends on Hansi Flick.

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Barcelona star Fermin Lopez was on target again on Saturday afternoon at the Coliseum in La Liga, scoring the opening goal for Hansi Flick’s side in a 2-0 win over Getafe.

The 22-year-old now has 13 goals and 16 assists for Barcelona this season in all competitions and has played a key role in the team’s march towards another title.

Indeed when it comes to La Liga, Fermin has been involved in 18 goals (six goals, 12 assists), meaning only Barcelona team-mate Lamine Yamal (fifteen goals, seven assists) has more goal involvements in the Spanish top flight this season.

3 – Most goal involvements by LaLiga players in 2026 across all competitions:

🇪🇸 Lamine Yamal: 22 (15 goals, 7 assists)

🇺🇾 Federico Valverde: 18 (9 goals, 9 assists)

🇪🇸 FERMÍN LÓPEZ: 18 (6 goals, 12 assists) 🆕

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— OptaJose (@OptaJose) April 25, 2026

There’s no doubt at all that Fermin has enjoyed a superb season for Barcelona and has become a key player for Flick at Camp Nou.

So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is:

How do you rate Fermin Lopez’s season for Barcelona and has he played his way into Spain’s starting XI for World Cup 2026?

Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, predictions, opinions and answers in the comments section below!

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Robert Lewandowski has been urged to join Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window after his contract with Barcelona expires.

The 37-year-old’s future remains uncertain ahead of the final games of the season, although there has been plenty of talk he will move on and call time on his Barcelona career.

There have been whispers that Atletico are one of several clubs interested in Lewandowski, and the veteran has been urged to follow in Luis Suarez’s footsteps and make the move from Barca to Diego Simeone’s side.

“In my opinion, this would be a brilliant move. Lewandowski is still a great striker who, despite his age, maintains a very high level and is in good form. His experience, effectiveness, and intelligence on the pitch could be a huge help to Atletico,” former Spain and Atletico star Jose Luis Caminero told Przegląd Sportowy Onet.

“History also shows that clubs can manage players of a certain age very well – the examples of Luis Suarez and David Villa are the best proof of this. This is a place where such players can still achieve success and be very important to the team.”

Barca are currently looking for a replacement for Lewandowski, with Atletico stars Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth on the club’s radar currently.

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Five more points to win La Liga – FC Barcelona
The recent game against Getafe was a big step for Barça, with the 0-2 victory meaning the lead in LaLiga is now 11 points. Hansi Flick’s side made the most of the 1-1 draw between Betis and Real Madrid to go further ahead at the top of the table.

Barça Atlètic 2-1 Atlètic Lleida: Comeback in added time to stay in the mix – FC Barcelona
Blaugrana development side score two goals in added time to keep their play-off chances alive heading into the final gameweek.

Lamine and the rest of the injured players are at the Ciutat Esportiva – Mundo Deportivo
The Barcelona forward, who will no longer be able to play for Barça this season, has begun his recovery treatment with the aim of being fit for the World Cup next June in the United States.

The acclaimed Pedri, very close to beating his best goal contribution figures – Mundo Deportivo
With the “crazy pass” he gave to Fermín in Getafe, he provided his 11th assist of the season, in addition to contributing two goals of his own.

Xavi opens up to Romario: Lamine, Messi, De Jong, Raphinha… and doesn’t close the door on Brazil – Mundo Deportivo
The former Barça coach gave an interview to the Brazilian legend where he spoke about many topics and revealed that in addition to trying to bring Leo Messi back, “I also tried to sign Neymar and Pedro.”

Chicago Fire find it difficult to convince Lewandowski – Mundo Deportivo
The Barcelona striker has yet to decide his future, and ‘The Athletic’ suggests that the MLS club is beginning to accept that they will not be able to sign him.

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Xavi Hernandez has been chatting about his time in charge of Barcelona and his relationship with Brazilian superstar Raphinha.

The forward signed for Barcelona from Leeds in 2022 but has admitted he struggled at times in his early days at Camp Nou and felt that “neither Xavi nor the coaching staff trusted” him.

Xavi made a habit of taking Raphinha off around the hour mark, and he’s been asked why he would regularly change the Brazilian.

“I always gave Rafa confidence and I have a very good relationship with him. But the coach has to understand the performance during the games. If a player is not performing, another one has to come in,” he said in an interview with Romario.

“We also had players capable of making a difference. I remember a very good conversation with Raphinha in training. He was frustrated and I told him: ‘Rafa, you’ve signed here for five years. Don’t worry. Confidence. You’re not being natural, but calm.’

“I understand that the changes didn’t help him, but now he’s exploded. We already saw a lot of talent in him and I’m very happy, because he’s a good guy, a winner, responsible and a leader.”

Raphinha has gone on to become a vital player for Barcelona and was tipped to win the Ballon d’Or last year after a brilliant season where he led Hansi Flick’s side to three titles.

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Getafe 0-2 FC Barcelona: Eleven points clear – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona went into the weekend close to the Liga title and they’re coming out of it even closer. From nine points clear with six games to go, they are now eleven clear with five matches left, all thanks to Saturday’s 2-0 win at Getafe coupled with Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw at Real Betis.

HIGHLIGHTS | Getafe v Barça – FC Barcelona
All the action from the La Liga clash at the Coliseum.

Hansi Flick: ‘We did really well in a tricky stadium’ – FC Barcelona
The Barça coach was happy with the victory but was keen to avoid any premature celebrations. “We’ll celebrate at the end of the season if we can. Now it’s time to focus on the next game. We wanted a good performance and play in our way against Getafe. I am happy with what I have seen with and without the ball. We did really well, fully focused at all times – the team did very well,” said Flick after the game.

FC Bayern 1-1 FC Barcelona: To be decided at Spotify Camp Nou – FC Barcelona
The Champions League semi-final first leg ended all square. Barça and Bayern drew 1–1 in a high-intensity clash at an Allianz Arena packed with 31,000 fans. Pajor struck early for the Catalans, but the hosts responded and the teams are level going into the second leg at Spotify Camp Nou.

Pere Romeu: ‘We need our fans for the return’ – FC Barcelona
After the 1-1 draw in Germany in Saturday’s Women’s Champions League semi-final first leg, Pere Romeu expressed his frustration at the outcome. “We know the ambition of this team” said the coach. “We always go out to win. We’re heading back to Barcelona with a draw that feels like too little, given the chances we had to make it 2-1.”

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Barcelona have taken another massive step towards winning back-to-back La Liga titles thanks to hard-fought 2-0 win against Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on Saturday afternoon. The game was as tough as advertised with Getafe employing their usual annoying tactics, but Fermín López and Marcus Rashford found the net in crucial moments to secure Barça’s first victory away at Getafe since 2019 and open up a huge 11-point gap at the top of the table with five games to go.

Reactions & Observations

• The first half went exactly as expected: Getafe sat deep, played physical football, tried everything in their power to frustrate Barça, and went pretty much the entire period without conceding a real opportunity. Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski had good moments early and Roony Bardghji missed a good chance inside the box, but Barça struggled to create consistent good offense.
• Getafe looked set to take a goalless draw into the break, but a fantastic play from Pau Cubarsí to win the ball back in midfield followed by a sensational through ball from Pedri and a neat finish by Fermín López gave the Blaugrana the lead just before halftime, and Barça had a crucial one-goal advantage going into the final period.
• Barça played a better second half, making better use of their superior possession by making more accurate passes and good runs in the final third. Fermín and Olmo missed a couple of great chances, and Gerard Martín had a header saved by David Soria. Barça created a lot but failed to convert, and things were starting to get nervous as we reached the final minutes.
• Then in 75th minute, the decisive sequence of the game: Pau Cubarsí made another outstanding contribution by blocking a shot from Mario Martín at the goalline, and Barça immediately counter-attacked off the Getafe corner with a great long ball from Lewandowski to put Marcus Rashford through on goal, and the Englishman showed great poise to fire the shot past Soria and into the net to finally double the Barça lead.
• Getafe looked completely defeated after the second goal and Barça were able to cruise to the finish, and the final whistle came to seal a gigantic victory in Madrid.
• Considering the fact that this was Getafe away and Barça always struggle there, the performance was actually quite good and Barça created a lot more than usual against Bordalás’ side. Barça are now 11 points clear and the league title is all but a formality at this point, and the only question left is whether or not Barça will have the chance to clinch the championship in El Clásico. Well done, boys!

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