Pol Ballús

The 17-year-old's current deal expires in the summer of 2026, but Barca plan to improve it and grant him first-team status as soon as possible. The defender is still on an academy contract that includes a €10million release clause (£8.5m; $10.6m at current rates) — a standard figure among La Masia talents.

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

Xavi's side had Champions League progress in their sights, but instead it was PSG who prospered on a dramatic night

The Spanish word ‘masia' is usually translated as ‘farmhouse' — and that's not far wrong.

Jude Bellingham 's stoppage-time winner ended any Barcelona hopes of defending their La Liga title — just as defeat by Paris Saint-Germain brought their Champions League quest to a close five days earlier.

Xavi will remain as Barcelona 's head coach on a contract that runs until the end of June 2025 after reversing his decision to leave the club this summer.

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.

Barcelona 's first game since it was confirmed Xavi would stay on as manager did not have much of the new flamboyant style he said he hopes to establish — but we did see a Robert Lewandowski show.

The Spanish club's financial problems mean they will have to sell this summer - so who might go?