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Barcelona coach Xavi says their “mentality” must change after Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano. Barca needed a Florian Lejeune to cancel out Unai Lopez‘s opener for Rayo. Xavi said, “I think there have been […]

Barcelona coach Xavi was frustrated after their 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano. Unai Lopez had Rayo ahead in the first half strike before Florian Lejeune‘s late own goal. Xavi said, “We played two different halves. […]

Girona coach Michel has cast doubt on his players sustaining a title challenge. The Catalans sit clear at the top of the table. “I have a feeling that he won’t challenge,” said Michel. “We won’t […]

Girona coach Michel admits he wants to re-sign Oriol Romeu from Barcelona. The midfielder was sold by Girona in August to Barca. “I do (want to re-sign Romeu), but I think it will be impossible. […]

Former Barcelona coach Domenic Torrent says Inaki Pena is ready to step in for Barcelona. Pena will face Rayo Vallecano, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen out injured. Torrent coached Pena at Galatasaray and said, “He is […]

Barcelona attacker Ferran Torres says teenage teammate Lamine Yamal must be protected. At 16, Yamal is already a first-choice for coach Xavi. Torres told AS: “I think that now Lamine is enjoying the beautiful part […]

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou insists he’s not seeking to sell Giovani Lo Celso. The midfielder is being linked with Barcelona. But Postecoglou said: “I looked at Gio really well before I got here, both here […]

Barcelona coach Xavi says he doesn’t blame Spain boss Luis de la Fuente for Gavi’s ACL injury. Gavi was injured against Georgia in what was effectively a dead rubber with Spain having already qualified for […]

Barcelona coach Xavi insists there’s no issue between Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal. Lewandowski was heavily criticised after victory over Alaves for turning on Yamal after the youngster failed to pass to him in a […]

Barcelona midfielder Pedri admits he’s upset for Gavi. His Barca teammate faces 12 months out with an ACL injury. Pedri said, “I send him a lot of encouragement. “I know that these are very difficult […]