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Next Game: Valencia vs. Barcelona - Sunday, September 6 at 3.15pm in La Liga
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Who drops out? Rodri arrival reshapes Barcelona midfield hierarchy under Hansi Flick
Rodri's arrival has intensified Barcelona's midfield battle, with Pedri appearing to emerge as his preferred partner under Hansi Flick.11:20
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Barcelona lineup vs. Valencia: Predicted XI for Catalan giants in La Liga clash at Mestalla
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Sunday's La Liga clash with Valencia.19:16
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Arsenal transfer news: Major "personal" Julian Alvarez update as Mikel Arteta and Barcelona circle for £103m target
Arsenal reportedly receive a major update on the future of Julian Alavrez, with the Atletico Madrid forward also a target of La Liga side Barcelona.19:00
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Preview:Valencia vs Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Valencia and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.19:00
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Julian Alvarez prepares to make Atletico Madrid return after "learning experience" over summer
Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone reveals that Julian Alvarez will be back in the squad for Saturday's La Liga contest with Athletic Bilbao.14:39
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Barcelona transfer news: Barca to revive January move for missed summer target beyond Julian Alvarez
Barcelona have already lined up a fresh push for next winter's transfer window, targeting another missed summer priority beyond Julian Alvarez.11:44
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Valencia vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of La Liga clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Valencia.Sep 4, 09:40
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds ‘rapidly accelerating’ towards contract announcement for “special talent”
Liverpool reportedly agree a new contract in principle with a "special talent" attracting interest from both Real Madrid and Barcelona.Sep 3, 15:12
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Barcelona injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Valencia: Gavi, Frenkie de Jong latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their La Liga contest with Valencia.Sep 3, 14:52
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Lautaro Martinez opens up on Barcelona interest as Inter Milan star makings feelings on transfer clear
Lautaro Martinez says that it was "a pleasure" to be linked with Barcelona over the summer, but the Argentina international wants to finish his career at Inter Milan.Sep 3, 09:06
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils make 'late push' to sign Barcelona defender on deadline-day
Manchester United reportedly make late push to sign Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde, but signing him looks difficult.Sep 1, 19:24
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Arsenal transfer news: Gabriel Jesus made "significant" financial decision to join Barcelona
Gabriel Jesus claims that he made a "significant" financial decision to leave Arsenal for Barcelona.Sep 1, 17:38
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners confirm attacking departure - but it is not Gabriel Martinelli
Arsenal confirm the departure of striker Gabriel Jesus, who has joined Spanish giants Barcelona on a permanent deal.Sep 1, 14:19
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How Gabriel Jesus can help Barcelona fill the gap left by Lewandowski
Not the first-choice target but perhaps the right choice — why Gabriel Jesus's surprise Barcelona move makes sound tactical sense for Hansi Flick's side.Aug 31, 19:10
Watch: Gabriel Jesus arrives in Barcelona ahead of £8.6m transfer from Arsenal
Gabriel Jesus is pictured arriving in Barcelona ahead of his permanent transfer to the La Liga champions from Arsenal.Aug 31, 15:44
Arsenal transfer news: Barcelona 'target' Gunners forward after Julian Alvarez pursuit collapses
On the eve of the transfer window closing, the Julian Alvarez saga has finally come to an end. At least, for Barcelona.Aug 31, 07:03
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Monday’s La Liga predictions including Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Monday's La Liga fixtures, including Barcelona's home meeting with Rayo Vallecano.Aug 31, 00:05
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Team News: Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano: Injury, suspension list and predicted XIs ahead of La Liga clash
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Barcelona’s La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano on Monday evening.Aug 30, 20:30
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Transfer latest: Arsenal, Barcelona learn new Julian Alvarez development amid Atletico Madrid exit rumours
Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez returns to training amid ongoing interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.Aug 30, 13:58
Preview:Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 29, 16:25
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