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La Liga
Oct 1, 2017 at 3.15pm UK
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Pep Guardiola: 'Barcelona should not have played'
Pep Guardiola says that he "would not have played the match" against Las Palmas had he still been in charge of Barcelona, as political tensions continue to rise.Oct 2, 15:44
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Barcelona players 'divided by decision to play Las Palmas match'
A report claims that a fierce debate broke out in the Barcelona dressing room ahead of their La Liga clash against Las Palmas following the decision to play the match.Oct 2, 10:18
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Empty ground an act of defiance'
Josep Maria Bartomeu says that playing behind closed doors on Sunday was a way for Barcelona to 'support those who have been unable to exercise their right to freedom'.Oct 2, 09:05
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Gerard Pique ready to quit Spain duty after "worst experience"
Gerard Pique reveals that he will call time on his international career with Spain if his support for the Catalan independence referendum to go ahead is deemed a problem.Oct 1, 21:20
Ernesto Valverde: 'Barcelona were put in difficult position'
Ernesto Valverde claims that Barcelona's decision to play against Las Palmas at an empty Camp Nou was an "exceptional gesture", amid scenes of violence in Catalonia.Oct 1, 19:19
The Match
Match Report
Barcelona continue their 100% start to the 2017-18 La Liga campaign courtesy of a 3-0 win over Las Palmas in Sunday afternoon's behind-closed-doors match at Camp Nou.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the controversial La Liga clash between Barcelona and Las Palmas from Camp Nou.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday afternoon's La Liga meeting between leaders Barcelona and Las Palmas at Camp Nou.
Build-up
Barcelona, Las Palmas to be played behind closed doors
Barcelona's league clash with Las Palmas will be played behind closed doors after La Liga chiefs "refused to postpone the game" entirely.Oct 1, 13:53
Barcelona match 'called off due to Catalan independence referendum protests'
Barcelona's home match against Las Palmas has reportedly been called off due to protests in the Catalonia region.Oct 1, 13:13
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