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Real Madrid's loss at Betis and Atletico's defeat in Bilbao leave the door open for Hansi Flick's side to finish the weekend as the sole leader of LaLiga. Valencia arrive with eight players out and just one point from three matches. Mestalla has always been a tough away ground, but the context favours a Barcelona onslaught.
Matt
·5 min read
The Association for Transparency and Democracy in Sport has filed a complaint with the Madrid Provincial Prosecutor's Office against YouTuber Iñaki Angulo. He is accused of hurling homophobic insults at Héctor Bellerín after Friday's Betis vs Real Madrid match. The organization believes the facts could amount to a hate crime.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Hansi Flick confirmed that the Barcelona squad has chosen Lamine Yamal as one of the team's captains through a vote. The academy product finished third in that election and now becomes the fifth captain of the first team, behind Raphinha and Pedri, who were selected by the coach.
Natilla·5 min read
Thiago Freitas, chief operating officer of Roc Nation, explains how the sports agency founded by Jay-Z closed its two biggest deals of the summer with Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior's contract extension and Yan Diomande's move as the most expensive signing in the club's history.
varela·7 min read
Rayo Vallecano's first win over Racing de Santander at Butarque was marked by a string of late red cards. The match report details Fran Perez's elbow on Salinas and Jorge de Frutos coming off the bench to protest, with disciplinary sanctions now looming.
Javi·5 min read
Liverpool are weighing up a fresh approach for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr when the January window opens after failing to agree a deal in the summer. Richarlison is eyeing a move to Saudi Arabia following the collapse of his switch to Trabzonspor, while several Premier League clubs are working on contract renewals and new signings. Here are the day's biggest stories.
Matt·6 min read
The Eredivisie match between FC Utrecht and Go Ahead Eagles was abandoned in the 65th minute on Sunday with the visitors leading 3-1, after home supporters threw objects onto the pitch for the second time. Referee Martin van den Kerkhof had already stopped the game for around fifteen minutes after fireworks were aimed near the away goalkeeper's goal.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Michael Carrick and Omar Berrada share the same belief: Manchester United can fight for major honours despite spending far less than several direct rivals this summer. After a £148m outlay, the club trusts a mix of targeted signings and young talent to close the gap on Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester City.
Natilla·6 min read
Borussia Dortmund fought back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Hoffenheim 3-2 in the Bundesliga, with the winner arriving in the 88th minute through an own goal. The victory keeps Nico Kovac's side perfect ahead of their Champions League opener against Villarreal next week.
varela·5 min read
Míchel and Ter Stegen's Ajax lost 1-3 to PSV Eindhoven at the Johan Cruyff Arena, suffering their first defeat of the season. The reigning champions claimed the 'De Topper' and moved top of the Eredivisie with 13 points.
Javi·4 min read