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Barca team news & likely XI vs Deportivo

Everything you need to know ahead of the Catalans' trip to Galicia in the Primera Division this weekend...

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Bale still has much to offer – just maybe not for Madrid

The Welsh winger hit the opener against Leganes and was a lively presence throughout. It is unlikely to be enough to save his career in Spain, though

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No Ronaldo goal but Real always find a way to win

The Portuguese forward was not on the scoresheet for the first time in Europe this season, but Los Blancos secured a 2-1 win at the Allianz Arena

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Why are Real Madrid always accused of 'robbery'?

After advancing to the semi-finals in controversial circumstances, conspiracy talk surrounding Los Blancos has surfaced again. And it goes way back...

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Why James failed to become Madrid's next great Galactico

The Colombian playmaker never established himself for the Spanish side as hoped and is now rebuilding his career at Bayern Munich. So what went wrong?

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Don't go, Andres! Artist Iniesta belongs at Barca

The 33-year-old midfielder played in what is almost certainly his last final for the Catalan club on Saturday, but the feeling is he's going too soon

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Messi & Barca ease CL pain with Copa masterclass

The Catalans went some way to erasing the memory of their recent European exit as they thrashed Sevilla 5-0 to win the Spanish cup on Saturday

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Who is Barcelona's Player of the Season?

The Blaugrana are on course for a domestic double in 2017-18 and here, Goal takes a look at their three standout performers from the current campaign

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Real rely on Ronaldo but Casemiro also key

The Portuguese scored a late leveller to continue his remarkable recent run in front of goal, but Los Blancos were cut open too easily on Wednesday

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Who is Real Madrid's Player of the Season?

Disappointment in Liga and Copa, but Los Blancos are still alive in the Champions League and here, a look at their outstanding performers this term

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How Madrid have been hurt by robbery accusations

There is anger within the club at claims that they benefit from refereeing decisions following last week's controversy in the Champions League

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Valverde finally learns Barca rotation lesson

Under fire after last week's Champions League exit against Roma for failing to rest his players, the Blaugrana boss took heed with changes on Tuesday

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Barca team news vs Celta Vigo

Everything you need to know ahead of the Catalans' Primera Division clash in Galicia on Tuesday...

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Isco gives glimpse of future without Ronaldo & Bale

The Spain midfielder scored the opening goal at Malaga with a fantastic free-kick and also bagged an assist for Casemiro in a lovely move later on

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Coutinho shows what Barca missed in Roma collapse

The Brazilian midfielder was cup-tied in the Champions League and played no part in the 3-0 loss in Italy, but was back with two assists on Saturday

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Barca vs Valencia: TV, stream & preview

Everything you need to know ahead of the Catalans' Camp Nou clash in the Primera Division this weekend

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Real Madrid team news vs Malaga

Everything you need to know ahead of Los Blancos' Primera Division clash in the south of Spain this weekend...

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Referees? Madrid's chance to show they didn't rob Bayern

Zinedine Zidane's side beat the Bundesliga champions in controversial circumstances last season, but Los Blancos do not need referees to be the best

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Ronaldo rescues Real, but Juve destroy fear factor

The champions came close to an embarrassing exit as they surrendered a three-goal lead and on this form, no side will fear them in the semi-finals

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Is Bale's relationship with Zidane broken?

The 28-year-old has faced renewed criticism in Spain and is being linked with a summer move back to England, but he is keen to stay right where he is

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Will Zidane replace Allegri at Juventus?

The Frenchman has won eight trophies in his short coaching career and his future may depend on the Champions League, but where will he go next?

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Five things Barca must do after Roma collapse

A look at where it all went wrong for Ernesto Valverde's side in the Italian capital and how the problems can be addressed to avoid a repeat next term

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Messi's empire toppled by Roma as Barca lay in ruins

The Blaugrana crashed out of the Champions League on away goals after a shock 3-0 loss in Italy that sees their treble hopes go up in smoke

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The perfect match! How Messi conquered Rome

The Argentine announced himself to the world with a superb showing which included a rare headed goal as the Catalans completed the treble in Italy

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Barca the only winners from Madrid derby draw

Los Blancos failed to beat their city rivals at home for the fifth season running in La Liga, leaving the Blaugrana a step closer to the title

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Real Madrid team news vs Atletico

Everything you need to know ahead of the big derby date at the Santiago Bernabeu this weekend...

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Majestic Messi too important to be rested

The Argentine hit a hat-trick in a routine win and made light of his recent fitness problems, as well as calls for him to be left out on Saturday

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Barca team news vs Leganes

Everything you need to know ahead of the Catalans' clash at home to the Madrid side in the Primera Division this weekend....

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Real's derby dilemma: Win and gift title to Barca

The capital clash comes at an awkward time for both clubs as it is sandwiched between big European games. However, it is one neither will want to lose

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Suarez scoring again but Messi fitness fears persist

The Uruguay striker scored his first Champions League goal this season in an ultimately routine win, although concerns remain over his fellow forward

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Barca the best place for Man Utd target Umtiti

The France defender has a low release clause and is refusing to confirm he will stay at Camp Nou, but he can make himself a legend at the Catalan club

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Is this the greatest version of Messi yet?

The Argentine attacker continues to evolve and although he is not scoring quite as many goals now, his overall influence is arguably greater than ever

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'Assassin' Ronaldo rules in Champions League

The Portuguese continued his remarkable run of form with two goals, including a stunning second, as Los Blancos took a huge step to the semi-finals

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The Sevilla stars Mourinho would pick for Man Utd

The Portuguese claimed a number of the Liga side's players would make his starting XI following their recent defeat in the Champions League

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Is this Ronaldo’s best-ever scoring streak?

The Portuguese has hit 21 goals in his las 11 appearances and Goal takes a look back at his career to see how that run compares with previous seasons

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Extraordinary Messi makes Barca less ordinary

The Argentine was kept in reserve for 57 minutes after injury, but managed to rescue a point for a battered Blaugrana still unbeaten in La Liga

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Bale shines in Ronaldo absence to scare Juventus

The Welsh winger scored twice in an easy win away to Las Palmas as Los Blancos barely broke sweat ahead of their crucial trip to Turin on Tuesday

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Barca calm over Messi amid Argentina fears

The forward missed international friendlies against Italy and Spain over the past week, but should return to action for the Catalan club on Saturday

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Barca team news vs Sevilla

Everything you need to know ahead of the teams' meeting at the Sanchez Pizjuan in the Primera Division this weekend...

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Real Madrid team news vs Las Palmas

Everything you need to know ahead of Los Blancos' trip to the Canary Islands in the Primera Division this weekend...

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Argentina need Messi miracle after Isco masterclass

The Real Madrid man led La Roja to a 6-1 win and will be key to their hopes in Russia, while the Albiceleste may struggle even with the Barca forward

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Messi ruled out of Spain game

The Barcelona forward was passed fit to play by coach Jorge Sampaoli on Monday, but is still feeling discomfort after missing Friday's win over Italy

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Russian roulette for Messi & Sampaoli

The Albiceleste coach welcomes back his star player from injury, but is still seeking solutions in a bid to win football's greatest prize this summer

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Barca & Spain will miss inspiration Iniesta

The 33-year-old is set to walk away from La Roja after the World Cup and could leave his club this summer too. He will be a hard act to follow...

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Who should leave Barcelona this summer?

With some changes in personnel ahead at Camp Nou, Goal looks at the players who should be kept and those who should be offloaded when the season ends

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Who should Real Madrid sell this summer?

With a squad overhaul likely in July and August, Goal looks at the players who should be kept and those who should be offloaded when the season ends

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Ronaldo reaping rewards of Zidane's 4-4-2 change

The Portuguese is in fantastic form this year and hit his 50th career hat-trick with four in total in a 6-3 win at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday

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Messi magic means treble-treble is on for Barca

The Argentine netted another superb strike as Ernesto Valverde's side took another step towards the title. Can anyone stop them winning it all?

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Real Madrid team news vs Girona

Everything you need to know as Los Blancos host the Catalan club in the Primera Division this weekend...

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Barca team news vs Athletic

Everything you need to know ahead of the league leaders' match at home to the Basque outfit this weekend...

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Is the BBC dead at Real Madrid?

Only one member of Los Blancos' famous forward line is fully firing right now and with changes likely in the summer, the trident could soon be history

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Barca or China? Iniesta still undecided

The 33-year-old midfielder signed a unique "lifetime" deal with the Catalan club last year, but he could decide to walk way at the end of the season

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Italy just a stop on road to Kiev for Madrid & Barca

The two Clasico rivals were kept apart in Friday's draw and will be expected to advance to the last four after the two were paired with Serie A sides

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Man Utd didn't learn from Mou's Madrid bus-parking

There were warning signs from the Portuguese's tumultuous spell in Spain and the reality is that he is not suited to a club that aims to win in style

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Return of the King: Messi slays Chelsea

The Argentine attacker produced yet another exhibition of his fantasy football to sweep aside the Blues on a night he totally dominated at Camp Nou

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The night that Chelsea made Messi cry

The west Londoners secured a 2-2 draw with 10 men at Camp Nou in 2012 to end the Catalans' hopes of a third Champions League crown under Pep Guardiola

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How Barca can solve their UCL scoring woes

Although they are leaders in La Liga and remain unbeaten in Europe, the Blaugrana have netted just 10 times in the continental competition this season

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Dembele comes of age in Messi absence

The French forward gave his best performance yet in a comprehensive win at Malaga as the Argentine missed out due to the birth of his third son

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Ronaldo a Real superstar, Bale a fading light

The Portuguese scored both goals to give Los Blancos a hard-fought win at Eibar, in what was another disappointing afternoon for the Welsh winger

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Barca team news vs Malaga

Everything you need to know ahead of the league leaders trip to La Rosaleda this weekend...

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Real Madrid team news vs Eibar

Everything you need to know ahead of Los Blancos' trip to Ipurua in the Primera Division this weekend...

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Is this the best Barca defence in history?

Ernesto Valverde's men are unbeaten in La Liga and the back line is a big part of his side's success. Never have they been better off at this stage...

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Pique's plans for a tennis World Cup

Two-time French Open finalist and former world number two Alex Corretja spoke to Goal about the defender's proposals to revolutionise the competition

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Mr Champions League Ronaldo shows Real still team to beat

The Portuguese netted twice in the first leg and popped up again with a key header on Tuesday as Zinedine Zidane's side advanced at the expense of PSG

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Ronaldo or Barca - who has scored more UCL goals?

The Portuguese has netted more than anybody else in the history of the European Cup and is also ahead of the pack in the current campaign

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Ronaldo hitting peak form ready for Champions League assault

The 33-year-old has adapted his game and also accepted that he needs to rest as part of a plan to win Europe's top collective and individual prizes

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Emery’s disastrous record against Real Madrid

The PSG boss has had a torrid time against Spain's big two and his previous form against the pair does not augur well ahead of Tuesday's big match

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New Invincibles? Genius Messi takes Barca to brink of glory

The Blaugrana are 27 games unbeaten now in the Primera Division and moved a step closer to the title thanks to the Argentine's fantastic free-kick

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Barcelona team news & likely XI vs Atletico

Everything you need to know as first meets second in the Primera Division at Camp Nou this weekend...

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From a star to a shadow - What's wrong with Isco?

The Spain midfielder was hugely important last season, but has fallen out of favour somewhat recently and Los Blancos seem to play better without him

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Real Madrid team news vs Getafe

Everything you need to know about Los Blancos' clash at home to their local rivals in the Primera Division this weekend...

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Barca fume as officials hand Atletico a title lifeline

The Blaugrana saw key calls go against them either side of half-time in Las Palmas and are only five clear ahead of Sunday's visit of the Rojiblancos

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Suarez is world's best again as Barca chase treble

The Uruguayan has put his early-season struggles behind him with a spell of fantastic form since mid-November, scoring 20 goals in his last 22 games

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Espanyol loss sums up Madrid's miserable campaign

Just when it looked like they had put their inconsistent form behind them, Zinedine Zidane's side suffered another setback with defeat in Barcelona

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Barca team news vs Las Palmas

Everything you need to know ahead of the league leaders' trip to the Canary Islands in the Primera Division on Thursday...

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Why Real Madrid are getting back to their best

Zinedine Zidane's side have won five fixtures in a row for the first time this season and appear to be peaking just in time for their trip to Paris

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Real Madrid team news vs Espanyol

Everything you need to know ahead of Los Blancos' midweek trip to Cornella in the Primera Division...

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Coutinho & Dembele beginning to fit in at Barca

The two forwards signed to replace Neymar both played their part in the 6-1 win over Girona on Sunday amid another masterclass from their team-mates

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BBC back on song as Benzema silences boos

The three forwards all contributed as Los Blancos beat Alaves 4-0 at the Bernabeu in a timely return to form ahead of the trip to PSG in early March

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Real Madrid team news vs Alaves

Everything you need to know ahead of Los Blancos' league game at home to the Basque side this weekend...

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Barcelona team news vs Girona

Everything you need to know about the league leaders' all-Catalan clash at home to the promoted side this weekend...

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29 seconds? Ceballos deserves better

The ex-Betis midfielder was mocked by fans of his former team last weekend and then brought on for less than half a minute at Leganes on Wednesday

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Lucas leaves benched Bale fighting for PSG start

The Welsh winger was left out of his side's 3-1 win at Leganes on Wednesday and is by no means guaranteed a place in the team in Paris next month

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The €150m experiment: Why Barca don't trust Dembele

The 20-year-old winger is one of the world's most expensive players, but has started only three games for Barca and was an unused sub against Chelsea

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Could Real Madrid rescue Pogba?

With tensions rising between the midfielder and manager Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford, talk of a possible summer transfer is already escalating

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Madrid team news vs Leganes

Everything you need to know ahead of Los Blancos' Primera Division clash at Butarque on Wednesday night...

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Who’s laughing now? Paulinho silencing PL fans

The Brazilian midfielder was a huge disappointment at Tottenham, but has adapted well to life at Camp Nou and is an important player for the Blaugrana

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Asensio key to Madrid's CL hopes in Paris

The 22-year-old has been underused this term but helped Real beat PSG, was instrumental at Betis on Sunday and has to start at the Parc des Princes

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Real Madrid team news vs Betis

Everything you need to know ahead of Los Blancos' trip to Seville in the Primera Division this weekend...

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Move to China? Iniesta is still needed at Barca

The midfielder signed a "lifetime" contract with the Catalan club in October and would be better off staying at Camp Nou for the foreseeable future

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Brave Zidane leaves Emery clinging on to his job

The Frenchman saw his side prevail after some positive changes late on, while his PSG counterpart was left complaining about the match officials

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How Real Madrid could line up with Neymar

The Brazilian moved from Barcelona to PSG in the summer, but is being strongly linked with a future transfer to Los Blancos. So how would he fit in?

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Why Ronaldo and Ramos don’t like Dani Alves

As they prepare to meet in the Champions League on Wednesday, a look at why there's no love lost between the Real Madrid pair and the PSG defender

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Coutinho, Dembele & Mina not ready to be Barca stars

The Brazilian midfielder, the French forward and the Colombian defender all featured in the goalless draw against Getafe, but they need time to adapt

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Barca team news vs Getafe

Everything you need to know about the league leaders' Primera Division clash at home to the Madrid side this weekend...

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Ronaldo and Madrid power up in time for PSG

The Portuguese hit a hat-trick for Los Blancos in an excellent 5-2 win over Real Sociedad, a timely return to form ahead of Wednesday's European exam

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Real Madrid team news vs Real Sociedad

Everything you need to know as Los Blancos take on the Basque outfit at the Santiago Bernabeu this weekend...

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Why Courtois has his heart set on Madrid

The Belgium goalkeeper is in talks with the Blues over a new contract, but may be tempted to move back to Spain due to circumstances off the pitch

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A Messi victory: Coutinho needs time to gel

The Uruguayan and the Argentine scored one each to dig their team out of a hole against Alaves as the Blaugrana make it 21 without defeat in La Liga

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Ronaldo eases pressure on Zidane

The Portuguese struck twice from the spot for Los Blancos to seal a vital victory at Valencia as they look to rebuild after Wednesday's Copa exit

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Real Madrid team news vs Valencia

Everything you need to know ahead of Los Blancos' tough trip to Mestalla in the Primera Division this weekend...

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Barca team news vs Alaves

Everything you need to know ahead of the Catalans' Primera Division clash at home to the Basque side this weekend...

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Real trouble: Zidane's job hangs on PSG tie

After Wednesday night's embarrassing Copa del Rey exit at home to Leganes, the Blancos boss knows that only Champions League glory can save him

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Mascherano: From Messi pick to Barca legend

The Argentine's arrival from Liverpool in 2010 didn't seem necessary, but he adapted to a new position and leaves seven seasons on as a Blaugrana icon

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Can Barca really go the Liga season unbeaten?

Ernesto Valverde's side have won 17 and drawn three after 20 rounds of the Primera Division. Could they go undefeated for the entire campaign?

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No stopping Messi and Barca in La Liga

The Blaugrana extended their commanding lead at the top of the Primera Division with a 5-0 win at Betis and surely nobody can catch up now

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Bale shows Ronaldo the way to goal

The Welsh winger struck twice to lead Los Blancos to an impressive win at home to Deportivo as Zinedine Zidane's side banished their Bernabeu blues

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Barca team news vs Betis

Everything you need to know about the league leaders' trip to Seville in the Primera Division this weekend...

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Champions League or bust now for Real

Zinedine Zidane's men are 16 points behind Barcelona in the Primera Division and will be looking to Europe in an attempt to save their season

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Messi welcomes Coutinho to Barcelona in style

The Argentine put on another super show as Ernesto Valverde's side returned to 4-3-3 and gave their new record signing a taste of what is to come

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How Barcelona will line up with Coutinho

The Blaugrana confirmed the signing of the Liverpool midfielder in a blockbuster January move - but how will he fit in at the Catalan club?

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Valverde shows he's the Real deal with Barca miracle

Since losing back-to-back games against Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa, the Blaugrana boss has seen his side go unbeaten in the rest of 2017

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Barcelona team news vs. Real Madrid

Everything you need to know as the Catalans travel to the capital for this weekend's big match in La Liga...

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Real Madrid team news vs Barcelona

Everything you need as Los Blancos take on the Blaugrana in a Clasico clash in the capital on Saturday

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Taking the p***! Why Ronaldo's not the best ever

The Portuguese picked up his fifth Ballon d'Or award recently and claimed he is the finest footballer to have lived. But it's simply not the case...

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Brilliant Barca means it's El Clasico or bust for Real

The Catalans stormed to a 4-0 win over Deportivo to move provisionally 11 points clear of Los Blancos prior to next weekend's big match in La Liga

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Barcelona's transfer plans for January revealed

The Catalan club are keen to strengthen in the winter window, with at least one signing in defence as the veteran Argentine is allowed to leave

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Barca team news vs Deportivo

Everything you need to know ahead of the league leaders' home match against the Galician side on Sunday...

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Why Real Madrid want Athletic ace Kepa

The 23-year-old shot-stopper is out of contract in the summer and attracting interest from Los Blancos, who could make a move in January

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Neymar's €222m test against Ronaldo

The Brazilian moved to PSG from Barcelona in the summer for "new challenges" and he has an early chance to prove his worth in the Champions League

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No Ballon d'Or but Messi & Barca best in Liga

The Argentine helped the Blaugrana to another vital victory, this time at Villarreal, as the Catalans continue to dominate in the Primera Division

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Barca can't let Masche leave without replacement

The Argentine defender is keen to move on in January and the situation could create some ill feeling at the Catalan club, who need numbers at the back

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CR7 leads Real rout after showing off Ballon d'Or

The Portuguese presented his latest individual award to the Santiago Bernabeu and then scored twice in Los Blancos' best display at home this season

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Real counting cost of Ramos recklessness

The club captain was sent off for a record 19th time in La Liga last weekend and Madrid will be forced to field a patched-up back line against Sevilla

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Barcelona team news vs Villarreal

Everything you need to know ahead of the Primera Division clash at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Sunday...

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Real Madrid team news vs Sevilla

Everything you need ahead of the Primera Division clash in the Spanish capital on Saturday...

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Despite Ronaldo, Europe's elite won't fear Madrid

The Portuguese became the first player ever to score in all six Champions League group games in a single season, but his team were unconvincing again

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Costa can help CL flops Atleti bounce back

The Rojiblancos crashed out of Europe's premier club competition on Tuesday night, but there are still reasons for optimism for Diego Simeone's side

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Time for Barca to replace Suarez with Alcacer

The Uruguayan ends the Champions League group stage without a goal to his name and a spell on the bench could benefit with the Spain striker on form

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How Jordi Alba became Messi's main wingman

The Spain left-back has struck up a great understanding with the Argentine in 2017-18 which is reminiscent of the forward's link-up with the Brazilian

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Real Madrid missing killer instinct

The champions were held to a 0-0 by Athletic Club despite dominating in Bilbao and failed to capitalise on Barcelona's draw against Celta Vigo

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Messi masterful, but Barca are sloppy

The Argentine ended his mini goal drought and created chances aplenty, but his team-mates were wasteful and also stretched in defence in a 2-2 draw

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Barca have best defence in Europe

The German goalkeeper and the France centre-back have both been outstanding as the Catalans have tightened up at the back under Ernesto Valverde

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Stats show Madrid can't rely on BBC

The three forwards are yet to start a game all together for Los Blancos in the current campaign and the Welshman will be missing again on Saturday

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Real Madrid team news vs Athletic

Everything you need to know ahead of the Primera Division clash in the Basque Country on Saturday evening...

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Barca team news vs Celta Vigo

Everything you need to know ahead of the league leaders' match at home to the Galicians in the Primera Division on Saturday...

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Flawless Barca celebrate with another 'Manita'!

On the anniversary of the club's founding in 1899 and seven years on from the 5-0 win over Real Madrid, the Blaugrana are in rude health once again

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Bale back with a vengeance to rescue Real

The Welsh winger showed his worth as he set up a goal as soon as he came on and then created another as Los Blancos knocked out Fuenlabrada on Tuesday

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Time for Real Madrid to use their youngsters

Real are set to field several of their second-string players against Fuenlabrada in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday, but some deserve a chance in La Liga

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Time for technology as Barca & Messi are denied

The Argentine saw a first-half shot fumbled by Neto and the ball clearly crossed the line, but no goal was given and the Catalans ended up with a draw

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Barca team news vs Valencia

Everything you need to know ahead of the top-of-the-table clash at Mestalla on Sunday...

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Penaldo? Ronaldo rebound saves struggling Madrid

The Portuguese saw his spot kick saved and finished at the second attempt to hand Los Blancos a vital victory, but their difficulties at home continue

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Messi contract banishes Barca's Neymar demons

The Argentine is staying at Barcelona until 2021 after the official photograph was finally taken on Saturday, marking a happy ending to a tough year

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Real Madrid team news vs Malaga

Everything you need to know ahead of Los Blancos' league match at home to the Andalusians on Saturday...

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Messi rested & bore draws - meet the new Barca

The Blaugrana boss surprisingly left the Argentine on the bench at Juventus and is stamping his authority over this team. So far, it has worked well

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Is €100m Griezmann right for Barca?

The France forward is out of form and was whistled by his own fans in the Madrid derby on Saturday, but he remains a transfer target for the Blaugrana

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Ronaldo & Benzema are back as Madrid go goal crazy

The two under-fire forwards have been struggling for goals of late, but usually save their best for the Champions League and scored two each at APOEL

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Madrid & Atleti need miracle to catch Barca

The two capital clubs cancelled each other out in the derby at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday night and the only real winner was the Blaugrana

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Bad news for Barca's rivals: Suarez has his bite back!

The Uruguayan had failed to score in five games, but netted twice at Leganes in a timely return to form ahead of matches against Juventus and Valencia

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Real Madrid team news vs Atletico

Everything you need to know ahead of the derby at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday...

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Barca team news vs Leganes

Everything you need to know ahead of the Catalans' league game in the capital on Saturday...

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What has happened to Madrid boo boy Benzema?

The 29-year-old has been disappointing for Los Blancos in 2017-18 and, on current form, he doesn't warrant an international recall with Les Bleus

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Madrid avert crisis, but what's wrong with Ronaldo?

Zinedine Zidane's side returned to winning ways after back-to-back defeats, but the Portuguese is still not quite right and failed to score again

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Freedom for Alcacer as Suarez slump goes on

The former Valencia forward scored both goals to give Ernesto Valverde's side victory over Sevilla at Camp Nou in Lionel Messi's 600th official match

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Zidane risks going south like Mourinho's Madrid

The Portuguese was supposed to lead Real in a period of dominance after winning La Liga in 2012, but it all ended in tears just 12 months later

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Barcelona team news & likely line-up vs Sevilla

Everything you need to know ahead of the Catalans' league game at home to the Andalusians on Saturday...

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Real Madrid team news vs Las Palmas

Everything you need to know as Los Blancos look to bounce back in La Liga by beating the Canary Islanders on Sunday...

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Time for Simeone to walk away from Atletico?

The Rojiblancos, on the verge of Champions League elimination after a draw at home to Qarabag, are at their lowest ebb since the Argentine's arrival

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Seven reasons behind Madrid's malaise

The Spanish and European champions have dropped 10 points in La Liga already and lost at Girona on Sunday. Here, a look at their problems in 2017-18

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'BVB win turning point for Spurs' Wembley woes'

The former Tottenham boss believes the north Londoners are now settling into their temporary home after a difficult start at the national stadium

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Suarez in worst form of Barcelona career

The Uruguayan striker endured another frustrating night as the Blaugrana drew 0-0 at Olympiacos and he has only three goals to his name in 2017-18

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Zidane facing first crisis as Madrid boss

The Frenchman won the award for coach of the year at FIFA's The Best gala last week, but he has work to do now to get this team back on track

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Barcelona is the Republic of Messi

The Argentine popped up all over the pitch in the 2-0 win at San Mames, started the move for the first and also scored in an omnipresent performance

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Barca team news vs Athletic

Everything you need to know ahead of the league leaders' visit to San Mames in the Primera Division on Saturday...

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Real & Barcelona beware, Valencia are back!

Los Che have long considered themselves to be behind only Real Madrid and Barcelona, and now look like they can finally challenge again in La Liga

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Madrid team news vs Girona

Everything you need to know ahead of Los Blancos' league game against the promoted club in Catalunya on Sunday...

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Boring Copa del Rey needs new format

Spain's two top fielded under-strength sides away from home, but take healthy leads into the second legs. It's time to make the cup more exciting...

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How Barca & Madrid missed out on Mbappe

The France forward was linked with moves to Spain's big two in the summer, but ended up at Paris Saint-Germain instead, so, what happened?

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'The Best'? Rusty Ronaldo lacking confidence

The Portuguese is set to pick up the prestigious prize on Monday night, but is some way short of the form that has made him favourite for the award

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Why Real Madrid are struggling at the Bernabeu

Since the Spanish Supercopa, Los Blancos have beaten only APOEL and Espanyol at home in 2017-18. So what is behind their problems at home this season?

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Real Madrid team news vs Eibar

Everything you need to know ahead of Los Blancos' league game at home to the Basque side on Sunday...

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Something is wrong with Luis Suarez

The Uruguayan striker wasted one glorious chance and was also off target with another as an efficient Barcelona beat Malaga at Camp Nou on Saturday

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Barca team news vs Malaga

Everything you need to know ahead of the Catalans' league game at home to the struggling Andalusians on Saturday...

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Pique red spoils Deulofeu's night

The out-of-favour winger was brought back in after his bright cameo at Atletico, but was substituted at half-time following the defender's dismissal

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Kane hails 'world's best' Real Madrid

The Spurs striker played down talk of a possible move to Spain and hopes his side can kick on in the Champions League after their 1-1 draw on Tuesday

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Coutinho move to Barca unlikely in January

The Catalan club saw three bids for the Brazilian turned down last summer, but a winter move looks difficult, despite bold claims by the Blaugrana

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Spurs show Real & Ronaldo not at their best

The European champions had much of the play at home to Tottenham on Tuesday, but are still struggling to finish off teams at the moment

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Modric the man who made Madrid great again

The Croatia midfielder has helped change Real's fortunes since his move from Tottenham in 2012, turning Los Blancos into a formidable force in Europe

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Forget Kane & Alli - it's Pochettino Real want

Los Blancos still see Karim Benzema as their main striker and are well stocked in midfield. However, Florentino Perez has long admired the Spurs boss

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Madrid a level above Spurs - Juande Ramos

The 63-year-old looked ahead to Tuesday's game at the Bernabeu between two of his former clubs and says he is happy to see both of them doing so well

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The bitter public divorce of Neymar & Barcelona

The Brazilian forward left the Catalan club in acrimonious circumstances in August and two months on, Goal looks at how the relationship deteriorated

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Suarez proves class but Gomes a lost cause

The Uruguayan striker did not have a very good game by his standards, but he did net the all-important leveller as the Portuguese struggled again

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Ronaldo to the rescue for misfiring Madrid!

The Portuguese netted for the very first time in the Primera Division in 2017-18 to save Los Blancos from a potentially damaging draw at Getafe

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Madrid team news vs Getafe

Everything you need to know ahead of Los Blancos' eighth league match of the season on Saturday

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Barca team news vs Atletico

Everything you need to know ahead of the league leaders' visit to the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday...

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Messi can still have the finale he deserves

The 30-year-old led the Albiceleste to the World Cup with a superb hat-trick in Ecuador on Tuesday and now has his sights set on the biggest prize

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To Russia with boos but Pique here to stay

The Barcelona defender was whistled by fans in Alicante during La Roja's 3-0 win over Albania, but they had better get used to having him around

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Iniesta staying at Barca but will Messi?

The midfielder signed up for life on Friday in more good news for the Catalan club after a turbulent summer, but there is one more matter to resolve

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Real Madrid fans show Spain support

Supporters of Los Blancos waved their national flag and sang songs in calls for unity following the ugly scenes in Catalunya earlier on Sunday

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Democracy? Disgrace to make Barcelona play

The Blaugrana met Las Palmas behind closed doors at Camp Nou after the Spanish league refused to allow the game to be suspended

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Real Madrid team news & likely line-up

Everything you need to know ahead of Los Blancos' seventh league match of the season on Sunday

Ben Hayward

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Barcelona team news and likely line-up

Everything you need to know ahead of the league leaders' home match against the Canary Islanders on Sunday...

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Catalans may split, but Barca & Real best together

Clashes are expected as Spanish police attempt to halt a referendum vote on Sunday, but the two Clasico clubs are unlikely to separate any time soon

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Valverde pragmatism working for Barca

The Blaugrana beat Sporting CP in Lisbon by a single goal to carry on their impressive run which has been built on firm foundations in the defence

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Lost without Neymar? Suarez losing his bite

The Uruguay striker has been below his best this season and Goal takes a look at the reasons behind his dip in form for the Catalan club

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Time for Madrid fans to stop booing Bale

The Welsh winger bagged a goal and an assist at Dortmund in a performance that shows he still has much to offer for Los Blancos

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Perfect Barca making and breaking records

Ernesto Valverde's side secured a comprehensive win at Girona to make it six out of six in La Liga, with only two goals conceded all season

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Ceballos steals show from frustrated Ronaldo

The former Betis midfielder made his full debut and scored twice to secure an important win as the Portuguese failed to hit the target once again

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Barca team news vs Girona

Everything you need to know ahead of the league leaders' trip to their Catalan rivals on Saturday...

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Barca finally found Dani Alves' replacement

After a season with midfielder Sergi Roberto in the right-back role, the Blaugrana signed a specialist in the summer - and he has made a superb start

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