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The Brazilian forward is enjoying the best form of his career as Barcelona's first captain and attacking leader under Hansi Flick. In an interview with RAC 1, he revealed that initial talks are already underway to extend a contract that runs until 2027 and admitted he turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia last summer.
Natilla·5 min read
Raphinha reviewed Barcelona's current affairs on RAC1. The Brazilian spoke about his new role as a centre forward, the numbers that match Messi, the Julián Álvarez situation at Atlético Madrid and Lamine Yamal's Ballon d'Or candidacy.
InfoBlaugrana
·6 min read
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has opened up about the racism he has encountered throughout his rise in football, saying he has experienced it 'a thousand times'. The Spain international believes many people do not realize their comments or gestures are offensive. His remarks come after a Spanish government agency named him one of the most frequent targets of online racist abuse.
varela·5 min read
Opta data paints a Real Madrid team that shoots more than almost anyone on the continent but converts very little of what it creates. With 25 big chances wasted, the Spanish giants top a statistic that clashes with their second place in shots on target. Poor finishing and a worrying drop-off in second halves explain why Mourinho's side fails to make its attacking volume count.
Javi·6 min read
Hansi Flick did not confirm his starting goalkeeper for the LaLiga match at the Sánchez Pizjuán. Joan Garcia's right knee problem rules him out of the trip to Sevilla and leaves Wojciech Szczesny and Dominik Livakovic competing for the spot. The Barcelona coach praised both options and offered clues about his final choice.
Matt·6 min read
Dani Ceballos lived the reunion he had been waiting almost nine years for on Monday, stepping onto the La Cartuja pitch in a Betis shirt in front of his own fans. The midfielder from Utrera was given a warm, largely positive ovation before helping his side beat Getafe. He said he returns to a club that has become a giant of Spanish football.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Quique Sánchez Flores spoke to the media ahead of the Basque derby against Athletic Club. The Deportivo Alavés head coach defended the calm atmosphere in the dressing room despite back-to-back defeats in LaLiga and explained where the team's recent problems have come from. The Madrid-born coach is confident of repeating last season's victory at San Mamés.
Natilla·4 min read
Atlético de Madrid trained in Majadahonda on Friday to begin preparations for Sunday's derby against Real Madrid at the Metropolitano. Pablo Barrios and Sorloth are ruled out, while Julián Alvarez rejoined the group but did not complete the session. Diego Simeone still has several open decisions for his starting eleven, from the Argentine's availability to the tactical system.
varela·5 min read
Hansi Flick spoke on Friday ahead of Barcelona's visit to the Sánchez-Pizjuán and confirmed that Joan García will miss the match with minor discomfort in his right knee. The German coach praised Wojciech Szczesny, a key figure in the club's last league title, and said his team is in far better shape than it was a year ago.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Sevilla have completely turned their situation around. With 13 points from a possible 18, Luis García Plaza's side have made their best start since the 2017-18 campaign after beating Deportivo de La Coruña at Riazor. Four wins, one draw and a single defeat have brought the excitement back to the club.
varela·6 min read