La Liga: David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez found the net as Real Madrid defeated rivals Barcelona 2-1 at the Camp Nou on Sunday.

La Liga: Barcelona will host Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season the the Camp Nou on Sunday.

Ronald Koeman said on Saturday it is not possible for him to be under more pressure as Barcelona prepare to face Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season.

Ansu Fati extended his contract with Barcelona until 2027, the club announced on Wednesday, shortly after their 1-0 victory over Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League.

Pedri joined Barcelona from Las Palmas in 2020 and was an immediate success, going on to play 53 games under Ronald Koeman in his first season.

Barcelona can fill their Camp Nou stadium to capacity for key Champions League and La Liga matches next week, after Catalonia authorities on Tuesday eased Covid crowd limits.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta admitted on Friday that he hoped Lionel Messi would change his mind about leaving the club and offer to play for free.

Luis Suarez piled more misery on Barcelona by scoring in a 2-0 victory for Atletico Madrid but Ronald Koeman insists he has the club's support to continue as coach.

A revival is surely beyond Ronald Koeman even if Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid on Saturday but Antoine Griezmann will hope his own resurgence is just beginning.

Benfica vs Barcelona: Ronald Koeman said "I don't know" three times when asked if he has the support of the Barcelona board after a 3-0 defeat at Benfica in the Champions League left the Dutch coach on the brink of the sack.

Champions League: Barca suffered defeat at Benfica while Chelsea were beaten by Juventus. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late winner for Man United.

UEFA says that it is dropping its disciplinary case against Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus over their involvement in the controversial European Super League.

Ansu Fati, wearing the number 10 shirt previously belonging to Lionel Messi, came on to a raucous reception at Camp Nou, 323 days after his last appearance in November last year.

Barcelona made it three games without a victory on Thursday as a goalless draw with Cadiz further weakened Ronald Koeman's position as coach.

During the press conference, Ronald Koeman read a short statement from a piece of paper on Wednesday.

Ronald Koeman defended his direct tactics after being accused of betraying Barcelona's attacking traditions in a 1-1 draw at home to Granada on Monday.

Lionel Messi produced a fine performance in the first half against Lyon but was subbed off by PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino 14 minutes from time.

Pedri and Jordi Alba will now miss Barcelona's La Liga fixture at home to Granada on Monday, with league games against Cadiz and Levante to follow.