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Barcelona

Also known as: FC Barcelona · Barca · Los Blancos · the Catalans · defending champions

Barcelona — La Liga club 11 points clear of Real Madrid in title race, dealing with injuries to key players as they seek a second successive title.

Thursday 30 April

  1. Barcelona coach Flick celebrates Raphinha's return from injury

    Barcelona coach Hansi Flick welcomed winger Raphinha's return from a hamstring injury as the Catalans, 11 points clear of Real Madrid, close in on the Spanish title. Flick's team can win a second successive La Liga title this weekend if they beat Osasuna and Real Madrid drop points to Espanyol.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Guardiola rejects fixture congestion as Man City title excuse

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his second-placed side cannot blame their gruelling schedule if they fail to win the Premier League title, despite facing three matches in seven days after games against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth were rescheduled around the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 16.

    15 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. Benfica coach Mourinho denies Real Madrid contact

    Benfica's head coach José Mourinho has stated he has had no contact with Real Madrid.

    17 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  4. Espanyol faces Real Madrid seeking first win of 2026

    Espanyol have not won a match in 2026 and face Real Madrid on Sunday; if they win and Barcelona beat Osasuna on Saturday, Barcelona will be crowned Spanish league champions. Espanyol have fallen to 13th place, five points clear of the relegation zone.

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 April

  1. PSG beats Bayern 5-4 in thrilling Champions League semi-final

    Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, with Ousmane Dembele scoring a penalty and adding another goal. The match was described as a breathless display of attacking football between two teams with world-class attacking players.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. PSG beats Bayern 5-4; Enrique expects tight return leg

    Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. PSG coach Luis Enrique said his team will likely need to score at least three goals in next week's return leg at the Allianz Arena to reach the final.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 April

  1. Atlético Madrid faces Arsenal seeking first Champions League win

    Atlético Madrid hosts Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday, seeking redemption after a Copa del Rey final defeat. The Spanish club has never won Europe's premier competition but can take a first step toward a fourth final appearance.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal chase Champions League history ahead of Atletico Madrid semi-final

    Declan Rice has urged Arsenal to embrace the weight of history as they travel to Atletico Madrid for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, seeking to move toward only their second final appearance. Arsenal have never won the competition, with their lone final ending in defeat against Barcelona in 2006.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 April

  1. Mbappe suffers muscle overload in hamstring at Betis

    Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe suffered a "muscle overload" in his left hamstring during a 1-1 draw at Real Betis and was substituted in the final 10 minutes; the problem does not appear serious pending further tests.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Barcelona's Yamal ruled out for season with hamstring injury

    Lamine Yamal, 18, suffered a hamstring injury during Barcelona's match against Celta Vigo on Wednesday and has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Yamal will return to action at the World Cup this summer "stronger" than before.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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