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Barcelona return to LaLiga this Saturday against Getafe, but Hansi Flick may not be able to count on Raphinha or Joan García. Both players have been managing physical issues since the international break and have not trained with the group, leaving their involvement in matchday eight up in the air.
InfoBlaugrana
·5 min read
Frenkie de Jong has completed his first full session with the Barcelona squad since the 2026 World Cup, where he injured the medial collateral ligament in his right knee. The Dutch midfielder is edging closer to a return after nearly four months out, while Raphinha and Joan García remain on the sidelines.
varela·5 min read
Getafe have made significant progress in talks to bring in Dani Carvajal, who has been without a club since his Real Madrid contract ended on June 30. Head coach José Bordalás is backing a move that would add experience and leadership to the squad, with LaLiga's economic control now the final obstacle to completing the deal.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Barcelona's first international break of the season leaves a mixed picture: their internationals are performing at a brilliant level, but they are also carrying a heavy minutes load. Lamine Yamal and Anthony Gordon lead the wear and tear, and Hansi Flick will have to manage energy levels before hosting Getafe. More international fixtures are still to come on Tuesday.
Javi·5 min read
Real Betis sporting director Manu Fajardo made clear on Monday that the club has no plans to open negotiations over a new contract for Manuel Pellegrini. Speaking on Onda Cero, he also discussed Troy Parrott's fast start, squad planning and the confidence boost delivered by the Champions League win.
Natilla·5 min read
Javier Tebas took aim at Real Madrid's leadership during the National Journalism and Sport Conference in Vigo. The LaLiga president called the club the most rebellious in Spanish football and warned that a congested calendar could pave the way for a covert Super League. He also identified Nasser Al-Khelaifi as European football's main opponent to his model of governance.
Natilla·5 min read
Spain's general election, called for November 29, falls on the same weekend as LaLiga matchday 14, when Atletico Madrid travel to face Elche. Players, coaching staff and club employees will need to vote by mail while away from home. The date also collides with the MotoGP season finale in Valencia and the Davis Cup final.
varela·6 min read
Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election for Sunday, November 29, the same weekend Real Sociedad are set to host Sevilla at Anoeta. The political date complicates logistics for the match and leaves fans facing possible polling station duty. Real Sociedad also have a demanding Europa League trip to London earlier that week.
Javi·5 min read
Real Sociedad return to training in Zubieta after the international break and take on a demanding 15-day stretch with five fixtures they are expected to win. Beating Deportivo, Union Saint Gilloise, Malaga, Lillestrøm and Levante would put the Basque side in a strong position in both competitions.
Natilla·6 min read
Girona and Mallorca shared the points in a goalless draw at Montilivi that keeps both sides in the upper part of the standings. The hosts had more chances and hit the crossbar through Abel Ruiz, but ran into an inspired Arnau Tenas. The draw leaves the two promotion hopefuls with mixed feelings.
varela·5 min read