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With Victor Valdes leaving at the end of the season, Barcelona have been in search of a No.1 for some time now. Ever since the Spanish shot-stopper announced his decision to leave the club, Marc-Andre ter Stegen had emerged as one of the front runners to take his spot. After having already revealed that he will not be renewing his contract that expires in 2015, Gladbach have been resigned to losing him, for some time now....

The Catalans were well beaten by Los Blancos, 5-1 over two legs, but will now turn their attentions to La Liga and the visit of the Andalusian side. The Blaugrana begin the league season at Camp Nou as they aim to win back the title they lost to Madrid in 2016-17. Sunday’s fixture will be a first for coach Ernesto Valverde as Barca boss in La Liga and here, Goal takes a look at everything you need to know ahead of the Camp Nou clash…...

Luis Enrique’s side secured a hard-fought 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid on Sunday and remain just one point behind Real Madrid at the top of the table after Los Blancos came behind to beat Villarreal 3-2 later the same night. Medel urges Alexis Sanchez to join Inter Zinedine Zidane’s side still have a game in hand, but Barca can move provisionally back to the top on Wednesday with a win against Sporting, with Real in action straight afterwards at home to Las Palmas....

Videos of police beating citizens in the street emerged on Twitter as those around the region attempted to cast their ballots in a vote that the Spanish government has declared illegal. The issues throughout the region have caused concern over the game at Camp Nou and, less than an hour before the game was scheduled to kick off, the gates had not been opened to let fans in after Barca requested the match be called off for safety reasons....

Barcelona are back in the fray for Lautaro Martinez Barcelona were in talks with Inter Milan for the services of Lautaro Martinez a few weeks ago but made no progress in that respect as they were unable to raise the requisite funds to sign the player. However, with the departure of Luis Suarez and more possible player sales in the coming weeks, the club have reportedly restarted their stalled talks to sign the Argentine striker....

The Catalan club unveiled further plans for the renovation of its famous home Monday and outlined its vision for the new "Espai Barca" in Les Corts. Barca originally revealed plans for the new stadium last month, three days prior to the departure of former president Sandro Rosell. The 600 million euro project, which will see the capacity rise to 105,000, will also include a retractable roof and will be partly funded by naming rights, the club announced....

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Real Betis were up to the task, growing into the match after a slow start to provide significant resistance. Nabil Fekir equalised in the 77th minute to send the match to extra-time, a deserved effort that brought them level. Then, after being struck early in the additional frame, Loren Moron was on hand to bundle home another key strike to draw Betis back even again. The match slogged to a penalty shootout amidst exhausted legs, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who had been sensational throughout the match to keep Betis from going in front on multiple occasions, made two exceptional penalty saves to see Barcelona through....

A disappointing 0-0 draw midweek for the Catalans will not damp spirits too much around Camp Nou, as they remain nevertheless on course to qualify in first place from their Champions League group. It is to domestic matters that attentions turn this weekend, with an intriguing clash against Eduardo Berizzo’s men one of the first big tests the Blaugrana have faced this Liga season. TV CHANNEL & LIVE STREAM In the UK, the match will be available to watch live on television on Sky Sports Football or by stream via Sky Go....

It has not been a good start for Valverde’s side as Barcelona are now at 8th place, after 3 matches as they have managed only one win. Valencia is not that far from their rivals as they lie at 10th in the table. Barcelona will again be without Lionel Messi for the match, but they might be able to count on the Uruguayan striker, Luis Suarez as he has returned to full training in the week....

Of the invitees, 17 are on NBA rosters, nine play professionally overseas, two are still on American university teams, and one is with a G League team. Along with NBA veterans such as Cory Joseph, Jamal Murray, Kelly Olynyk, Dwight Powell, and Tristan Thompson, there are four first round NBA picks from this summer’s draft. RJ Barrett was the highest, going at No. 3. Nickeil Alexander-Walker was chosen at No....

Dembele had to be withdrawn in the first half of his side’s dramatic 2-1 victory on Saturday, leaving the field after sustaining the problem while attempting a back-heel near the corner flag when the match was still goalless. Barcelona 9/1 to beat Sporting 1-0 Barca confirmed during the game that the 20-year-old had suffered the problem in his left hamstring during what was his full La Liga debut and would undergo tests to determine the severity of his injury....

Barcelona want to bring in Felix on a season-long loan. However, reports have stated that the La Liga champions have replied with a resounding ’no’ to the deal. The transfer window is set to shut after August 31 and Barcelona might try and sweeten the pot to convince Atletico to loan their young forward. Jorge Mendes is believed to be driving the deal. Why Atletico Madrid are not keen to loan out Felix Atletico signed Joao Felix two seasons back as a teenager from SL Benfica....

Barca chiefs decided on a €200 million transfer kitty for this summer, of which they have already spent €148 million on incomings. Manager Xavi Hernandez has dipped into the club’s coffers to sign Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, and Raphinha. Meanwhile, Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie arrived as free transfers. The €5m sale of Ferran Jutgla has defrayed some of the expenses, albeit to a diminutive extent. Their finances could be further boosted by the potential sales of Memphis Depay and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang....

Messi has endured a difficult start to the season due to injury problems, suffering a calf strain in August that kept him out for a month, before a hamstring issue struck against Villarreal in September. Early indications seemed to suggest Messi was going to be missing for up to three weeks, but he was back in training on Monday. Although Valverde is yet to decide whether Messi is ready, he did warn expecting fans that he shall not needlessly risk their talisman, while there also remains a little uncertainty around Ousmane Dembele after hurting his hamstring....

With suggestions that Paris Saint-Germain are seeking a €222million move for Neymar, Dybala has been suggested as a potential replacement for the Brazil international. Bet on the Serie A title race! Neymar scored a brace in Barca’s 2-1 win over the Serie A champions in the International Champions Cup, but is reportedly receptive about agreeing terms with PSG, provided they meet his buy-out clause. And Chiellini believes Neymar is the likeliest player to challenge Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the Ballon d’Or, with 23-year-old Dybala further behind in his development....

The €105 million summer signing from Borussia Dortmund has not started for the Blaugrana since suffering a hamstring injury against Getafe in September. But, after coming off the bench against Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey in midweek, he starts alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Camp Nou. Ernesto Valverde is without the suspended Sergio Busquets as his side return to league action following the winter break, meaning Ivan Rakitic will be deployed in a deeper midfield role....

On their official website, Barcelona confirmed Pique was given permission by Luis Enrique to miss Saturday’s training session and the head coach later told a news conference he would sit out the match at Los Carmenes. “We are giving Pique a rest as he is a crucial player and has played a lot of football,” he said. Mane matches Suarez derby record “We should clone Pique, because he gives you a lot on the pitch....

Despite signing a new contract that keeps him at the Spanish capital until 2023, the rumors were in full swing as it was reported that the Frenchman was tired of Atletico’s uninspiring performances at the biggest of stage. In case you did not know… The Frenchman was on the brink of signing for Barcelona last year but decided against it. He revealed his choice in a documentary called “La Decision....

Earlier it was reported that Blaugrana dressing room will welcome their former star with open arms and that the club is seriously considering a move for him. In case you didn’t know… Neymar spent four successful seasons at Nou Camp before moving to PSG for a world record move in 2017. During his tenure at Barcelona, Neymar bagged 105 goals and 76 assists, proving himself to be one of decisive players for the Catalan giants....