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Barcelona missed out on the chance to extend their La Liga lead over Real Madrid on Sunday, as they were downed 2-1 by Real Sociedad at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta.
Next Game: Slavia Prague vs. Barcelona - Wednesday, January 21 at 8pm in Champions League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Barcelona | 20 | 32 | 49 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 18 | 20 | 42 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 18 | 16 | 38 |
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Manchester United and a surprise Premier League club are reportedly interested in negotiating a deal for one of Barcelona's emerging talents.13:49
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Who has the most red cards in football history? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 most dismissed stars ever, including former Real Madrid man Sergio Ramos.12:56
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Barcelona lineup vs. Slavia Prague: Predicted XI for Catalan giants in Champions League showdown including Lamine Yamal, Raphinha decisions
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Slavia Prague.12:47
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Preview:Slavia Prague vs Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Slavia Prague and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.12:32
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Barcelona injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Slavia Prague: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Gavi, Andreas Christensen latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their La Liga clash with Real Sociedad.11:06
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Barcelona's top goalscorers of all time: Where does Lionel Messi rank?
Sports Mole provides the list of Barcelona's top 10 goalscorers of all time.10:52
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Real Sociedad vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Real Sociedad.23:43
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Real Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Hansi Flick's side fail to extend lead over Real Madrid
Barcelona missed out on the chance to extend their La Liga lead over Real Madrid on Sunday, as they were downed 2-1 by Real Sociedad at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta.22:31
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Slavia Prague vs. Barcelona: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Champions League clash
Sports Mole details everything you need to know about how to watch Slavia Prague against Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday.16:21
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Hansi Flick issues cryptic update on Dro Fernandez as Barcelona exit rumours intensify
Hansi Flick addresses the mounting speculation surrounding Dro Fernandez as Barcelona prepare for their crucial La Liga clash with Real Sociedad.Jan 18, 05:16
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Transfer news and rumours today: Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace 'exit', Barcelona star's 'agreement'
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including potential exits from Barcelona, Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers this month.Jan 17, 22:45
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Team News: Real Sociedad vs. Barcelona injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of the La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Barcelona.Jan 17, 20:00
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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick discusses Marcus Rashford's future, Raphinha's fitness ahead of La Liga clash with Real Sociedad
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick confirms that Raphinha is a doubt for Sunday's La Liga contest with Real Sociedad.Jan 17, 16:25
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Arsenal transfer news: Ethan Nwaneri fear emerges as Mikel Arteta enters race for 'Serbian Pedri'
Arsenal reportedly enter the race to sign a 17-year-old midfield wonderkid dubbed the 'Serbian Pedri', but Mikel Arteta arguably does not need him.Jan 17, 08:59
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'join race' for Barcelona teenager as release clause emerges
Chelsea and a Premier League rival prepare to pounce as a highly-rated Barcelona teenager reportedly informs the club of his decision to leave.Jan 17, 06:29
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Marc Guehi to Man City medical, transfer fee, contract details ‘revealed’ ahead of imminent January move from Crystal Palace
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Marc Guehi to Man City ‘deal agreed’ as Oliver Glasner confirms Crystal Palace exit is in “final stages”
Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi is in the “final stages” to join another club in the January transfer window.Jan 16, 14:25
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Chelsea transfer news: Barcelona-linked Premier League defender 'discussed' by Blues officials
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Barcelona lineup vs. Real Sociedad: Predicted XI for Hansi Flick's side in La Liga showdown
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Sunday's La Liga clash with Real Sociedad.Jan 16, 12:06
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Preview:Real Sociedad vs Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
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