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Barcelona win the Supercopa de Espana final 3-2, beating El Clasico rivals Real Madrid in a thriller at Alinma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City on Sunday.
Next Game: Racing de Santander vs. Barcelona - Thursday, January 15 at 8pm in Copa del Rey
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Barcelona | 19 | 33 | 49 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 18 | 20 | 42 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 17 | 18 | 38 |
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Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Barcelona.10:17
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Man Utd transfer news: Marcus Rashford's proposed Barcelona move this summer 'not straightforward'
Barcelona reportedly open talks with Manchester United over a permanent deal for Marcus Rashford during this summer's transfer window.09:45
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Joao Cancelo to Barcelona confirmed: How did defender perform in previous spell with Catalan giants?
Barcelona confirm the signing of Joao Cancelo, with the Portugal international returning to Camp Nou from Al-Hilal on a loan deal.08:43
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Barcelona lineup vs. Racing Santander: Predicted XI for Copa del Rey clash with Hansi Flick set to make Raphinha, Lamine Yamal decisions
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Thursday's Copa del Rey clash against Racing Santander.00:10
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Preview:Racing Santander vs Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Copa del Rey clash between Racing Santander and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.23:41
Barcelona January transfers and net spend: Every confirmed signing and sale for Hansi Flick's side in 2026 winter window
Track all of Barcelona's January transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, net spend and latest rumours.22:01
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Real Madrid news: Xabi Alonso's Bernabeu spell by the numbers
Xabi Alonso is no longer Real Madrid's manager. Several figures illustrate the surprise sacking of the former Bayer Leverkusen boss.Jan 13, 09:31
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Real Madrid transfer news: Xabi Alonso still fuming over missed summer priority signing
Just hours after their defeat to FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, Real Madrid announced the departure of their manager Xabi Alonso, who was infuriated by a major summer transfer failure.Jan 13, 08:39
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Barcelona injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Racing de Santander: Frenkie De Jong, Gavi, Andreas Christensen updates
Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Copa del Rey clash against Racing de Santander.Jan 12, 19:08
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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Top 10 El Clasico scorers of all time including Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 scorers in the famed El Clasico derby between Barcelona and Real Madrid.Jan 12, 17:09
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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez makes Xabi Alonso 'decision' after El Clasico defeat
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez remains fully behind manager Xabi Alonso despite the disappointment of the defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final, according to a report.Jan 12, 09:48
Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid: Los Blancos superstar to be assessed after suffering injury in El Clasico
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde will be assessed on Monday after picking up an injury during Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final loss to Barcelona.Jan 12, 09:07
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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Barcelona.Jan 11, 23:36
Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid: Highlights, man of the match stats as Raphinha bags El Clasico brace in Supercopa de Espana final
Barcelona win the Supercopa de Espana final 3-2, beating El Clasico rivals Real Madrid in a thriller at Alinma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City on Sunday.Jan 11, 21:17
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Team News: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final between Barcelona and Real Madrid.Jan 10, 19:00
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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Los Blancos head coach Xabi Alonso delivers injury update ahead of El Clasico
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso provides a positive fitness update ahead of Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona.Jan 10, 12:45
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Lamine Yamal injury update issued ahead of El Clasico
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick confirms that Lamine Yamal is fit to start Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid.Jan 10, 12:28
Marcus Rashford to Barcelona: Man Utd 'informed' La Liga giants' decision over permanent deal
Barcelona reportedly clarify Marcus Rashford intent to Manchester United regarding a permanent transfer.Jan 10, 04:36
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Real Madrid lineup vs. Barcelona: Predicted Los Blancos XI for El Clasico including Kylian Mbappe decision
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final with Barcelona.Jan 9, 13:53
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Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final with Real Madrid.Jan 9, 13:53
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