Yamal in fitness contention ahead of Atletico clash
Lamine Yamal suffered an early ankle injury during Barcelona’s 1-0 loss to Leganes on Sunday, and is running for fitness ahead of Barca’s next Liga clash with Atletico Madrid.
Watch: Barcelona’s title bid dented to Leganes
Barcelona’s 1-0 La Liga loss at home on Sunday to Leganes has messed up their title challenge with only goal difference separating them from second placed Atletico Madrid.
Lewandowski leading Barca Champions League charge
Robert Lewandowski’s revival has been a key to Barcelona’s strong start to life under Hansi Flick as the striker returns to Dortmund to face Borussia in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Sahin warns of ‘unbearable’ fixture list
Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin lamented how the crowded fixture list has put an “almost unbearable” strain on players as his injury-hit side prepare to host Barcelona midweek.
Watch: Barca continue on unstable form
La Liga leaders Barcelona managed a 2-2 draw against Real Betis, conceding a late goal that cost them two points and extended their inconsistent run of form.
Watch: Raphinha ends Barca’s winless run
Raphinha nets brace, Lamine Yamal stars and inspires Barcelona to a first win in four La Liga outings, beat Mallorca 5-1.
Barca hit five as they return to winning ways
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal inspired Barcelona to a first win in four La Liga outings as they beat Mallorca 5-1 on Tuesday.
Watch: Raphinha goal not enough to hand Barca win on anniversary
Barcelona’s 125th anniversary festivities were cut short by a 2-1 loss to Las Palmas, who defeated Barca on home soil for the first time since 1971 thanks to goals from Fabio and Ramirez.
Yamal ready to return for Las Palmas game
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick on Friday said teenage winger Lamine Yamal will return after three weeks out with injury for this weekend’s game against Las Palmas in La Liga.
Watch: Lewandowski becomes 3rd player to reach 100 UCL goals
Robert Lewandowski became the third player in UEFA Champions League history to reach 100 goals following Barcelona’s 3-0 win against Brest.