After a 1-0 home defeat to Leganés last weekend, Barcelona managed just five points from 18 in their last six La Liga matches. As a result, their lead at the top of the table has been reduced to goal difference, ahead of a crucial clash against second-placed Atlético Madrid.
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.
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.
An investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault in Stockholm which Swedish media said targeted Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been closed due to insufficient evidence, the Swedish prosecutor said Thursday.
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.
In the last moments of the match, Antoine Griezmann stole the show as Diego Simeone’s team defeated Sevilla 4-3.
Antoine Griezmann struck a 94th-minute winner to snatch Atletico Madrid a thrilling 4-3 victory over Sevilla on Sunday in La Liga.
Real Madrid confirmed Sunday that left-back Ferland Mendy had suffered a thigh injury and will be unable to face Atalanta on Tuesday in the Champions League.
Jude Bellingham inspired champions Real Madrid to a comfortable 3-0 victory at Girona on Saturday in La Liga, with Kylian Mbappe also on the scoresheet after two high-profile penalty misses.
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.