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Before Tuesday's quarter-final second leg in Barcelona, our writers break down the key themes of tonight's tie

Xavi says Barcelona have a chance to get “back into La Liga” with a victory over Real Madrid tomorrow. The 44-year-old’s side were knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday after falling to a 4-1 defeat at home to Paris Saint-Germain, but an El Clasico victory for Barcelona, who are eight points behind league leaders Real, could reignite a title charge. Xavi, who was sent off during the defeat to PSG earlier this week, has called on his side to use the anger from their Champions League exit to fuel their performance at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. “Tomorrow we have the...

Barcelona fans woke up to dark grey skies in the city on Thursday morning.

Chelsea inflicted Barca Women's first home defeat in five years on Saturday. Now Jonatan Giraldez's side are plotting a second-leg fightback

After a turbulent series of events that captured the full essence of Barcelona 's chaotic current state, it was finally settled that Xavi would be staying on as manager on Wednesday evening.

When Barcelona lost the 2022 Women's Champions League final to Lyon in Turin, one player's face stood out among her team-mates' anguished expressions.

The young Brazilian was given the big build-up - but what he really needs is time

Robert Lewandowski looked to the sky, then down at the ball on the penalty spot, then at Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga

Barcelona head coach Xavi has asked for “stability and time” as the club attempts to navigate ongoing financial issues. The La Liga club have been hampered by money problems for several seasons and have been forced to activate “financial levers” —including selling club assets — in order to stay afloat. The Athletic previously reported that Barcelona are in more than €1billion in debt. Xavi, who will remain as Barcelona head coach next season after reversing his decision to leave, told the club’s fans that, although they no longer have the financial power they once, they...

Alexia Putellas and Barcelona are close to an agreement over a new two-year contract with the option of a further year. The contract is yet to be signed, but there is a good understanding between both parties over an official agreement being reached, as first reported by Spanish news outlet SPORT. Negotiations had been on standby as Putellas focused on returning to full fitness following injury but discussions have now resumed and are ongoing. Despite enticing offers from the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the 30-year-old’s intention was always to extend her stay at...