Barcelona

Barcelona

2nd in Spanish LALIGA
Why Yamal injury is causing tension between Spain, Barcelona Why Yamal injury is causing tension between Spain, Barcelona

Lamine Yamal withdrawing from recent national-team squads has revealed cracks in relations between Barcelona and Spain, who both need their star fit.

Lionel Messi return to Barcelona 'not realistic' - Joan Laporta Lionel Messi return to Barcelona 'not realistic' - Joan Laporta

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says Lionel Messi returning to the club as a player is "not realistic" after the Inter Miami star's surprise appearance at Spotify Camp Nou this week.

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Spain boss criticises Barcelona over Lamine Yamal injury Spain boss criticises Barcelona over Lamine Yamal injury

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has criticised the lack of communication with Barcelona over Lamine Yamal's fitness.

Has Messi's visit to the Camp Nou damaged the Barcelona board's reputation? Has Messi's visit to the Camp Nou damaged the Barcelona board's reputation?

ESPN FC's Sid Lowe believes Lionel Messi's return to the Camp Nou without the Barcelona board of the directors knowing might damage their reputation amongst fans.

Robson: Barcelona & Spain need to protect Lamine Yamal Robson: Barcelona & Spain need to protect Lamine Yamal

Stewart Robson and Steve Nicol talk about Lamine Yamal's absence from the Spanish national team due to injury.

Lionel Messi: Sudden Barcelona exit 'not how I imagined it' Lionel Messi: Sudden Barcelona exit 'not how I imagined it'

IInter Miami star Lionel Messi has reiterated his desire to return to live in Barcelona in the future, explaining that his sudden departure from the LaLiga club in 2021 was not how he had imagined leaving.

Lamine Yamal out of Spain squad as RFEF criticise injury update Lamine Yamal out of Spain squad as RFEF criticise injury update

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal will miss Spain's World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey as he continues to manage an ongoing groin issue.

Lewandowski still as good as Haaland, Kane at 37 - Cash
Lewandowski still as good as Haaland, Kane at 37 - Cash

Matty Cash believes Poland team-mate Robert Lewandowski can still rival Erling Haaland and Harry Kane as one of the best strikers in world football.

Barça aren't the best in Europe, but they're the best watch Barça aren't the best in Europe, but they're the best watch

Have Barcelona suffered some high-profile missteps? Yes. Have they been the most entertaining team in Europe? Also yes, and that's worth celebrating.

Cash: Lewandowski still at the level of Kane & Haaland Cash: Lewandowski still at the level of Kane & Haaland

Matty Cash praises Robert Lewandowski ahead of Poland's World Cup qualifiers.

LALIGA Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Real Madrid 12 +16 31
2 Barcelona 12 +17 28
3 Villarreal 12 +14 26
4 Atlético Madrid 12 +13 25
5 Real Betis 12 +6 20
6 Espanyol 12 0 18
7 Athletic Club 12 -1 17
8 Getafe 12 -2 17
9 Sevilla 12 -1 16
10 Alavés 12 0 15
11 Elche 12 -1 15
12 Rayo Vallecano 12 -2 15
13 Celta Vigo 12 -3 13
14 Real Sociedad 12 -3 13
15 Mallorca 12 -6 12
16 Osasuna 12 -4 11
17 Valencia 12 -10 10
18 Girona 12 -13 10
19 Levante 12 -7 9
20 Real Oviedo 12 -13 8
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Robert Lewando.. 7 9 0
7 Ferran Torres 5 11 1
10 Lamine Yamal 4 8 4

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
14 Marcus Rashfor.. 6 12 2
10 Lamine Yamal 4 8 4
21 Frenkie de Jon.. 2 10 0