Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the La Liga action as Barcelona welcome rivals Real Madrid as the sides meet in El Clasico at the Camp Nou.
May 4, 17:51
Luis Suarez celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Luis Suarez's record vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has performed against this weekend's opponents Real Madrid during his career.
May 3, 11:15
Jordi Alba leaves the field injured in the Champions League match between Barcelona and Manchester City on October 19, 2016
Jordi Alba slams 'disgraceful' Ernesto Valverde criticism
Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba claims that the criticism aimed at manager Ernesto Valverde following the club's Champions League exit was "a disgrace".
Apr 30, 13:31
Lionel Messi pictured in February 2018
Barcelona win La Liga title at Deportivo La Coruna
Barcelona win the 2017-18 La Liga title courtesy of a 4-2 victory over Deportivo La Coruna at the Estadio Riazor on Sunday night.
Apr 29, 20:34
Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training on February 19, 2018
Live Commentary: Deportivo La Coruna 2-4 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the league clash between Deportivo and Barcelona, which saw the hosts relegated and the visitors crowned champions.
Apr 29, 17:45
Andres Iniesta celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Malaga on October 21, 2017
Ernesto Valverde: Andres Iniesta "cannot be replaced"
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde confesses that Andres Iniesta, who will leave Camp Nou next month after almost 22 years with the club, "cannot be replaced".
Apr 28, 20:24
Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training on February 19, 2018
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Ernesto Valverde job not under threat'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu stresses that "no-one on the board has doubted" Ernesto Valverde, amid recent reports that he is close to leaving Camp Nou.
Apr 27, 09:44
Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training on February 19, 2018
Ernesto Valverde to consider Barcelona exit?
Ernesto Valverde is allegedly considering an exit from Barcelona at the end of the season, despite the likelihood of completing the double at Camp Nou.
Apr 23, 10:36
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte 'sounded out over Barcelona move'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was reportedly being considered as a replacement for Ernesto Valverde prior to Barcelona's 5-0 win over Sevilla on Saturday evening.
Apr 22, 19:18
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Ernesto Valverde: 'Watching Andres Iniesta play is a pleasure'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde sings Andres Iniesta's praises following the midfielder's starring role in the 5-0 thrashing of Sevilla in the Copa del Rey final.
Apr 22, 08:22
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Barcelona thrash Sevilla to retain Copa del Rey at Wanda Metropolitano
Barcelona produce an emphatic 5-0 win over Sevilla at the Wanda Metropolitano in order to claim their 30th Copa del Rey crown and retain the cup for a fourth season.
Apr 21, 21:20
Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training on February 19, 2018
Ernesto Valverde: 'Winning Copa del Rey an obligation for Barcelona'
Ernesto Valverde believes that winning the Copa del Rey is the best way to put the disappointment of crashing out of the Champions League behind Barcelona.
Apr 20, 20:29
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Preview:Sevilla vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Copa del Rey final action as Barcelona take on Sevilla at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid.
Apr 19, 14:50
Ivan Rakitic in action for Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Ivan Rakitic cleared to return to action for Copa del Rey final
Ivan Rakitic is back in contention for Barcelona's Copa del Rey final meeting with Sevilla after recovering from a minor operation on his finger.
Apr 19, 14:36
Ernesto Valverde at a Barcelona press conference on February 19, 2018
Ernesto Valverde: 'Draw not a bad result'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde says that his team moved a step closer to securing the La Liga title with Tuesday's 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo.
Apr 18, 10:50
Denis Suarez in action during the Champions League game between Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach on December 6, 2016
Denis Suarez 'will not give up Barcelona dream'
Spanish attacker Denis Suarez insists that he will not give up his 'dream of succeeding at Barcelona' despite a lack of starts this season.
Apr 18, 10:37
Lionel Messi pictured in February 2018
Lionel Messi vs. Celta Vigo
Sports Mole looks at Lionel Messi's record against Celta Vigo ahead of his side's trip to Balaidos on Tuesday evening.
Apr 17, 12:17
Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training on February 19, 2018
Barcelona considering move for Lazio midfielder Luis Alberto?
Barcelona are reportedly considering an approach for Lazio midfielder Luis Alberto, who has previously spent a year playing for the 'B' side at the Catalan giants.
Apr 17, 09:35
Ernesto Valverde at a Barcelona press conference on February 19, 2018
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde: 'Lionel Messi could miss Celta Vigo clash'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde says that he could rest Lionel Messi for Tuesday's La Liga encounter with Celta Vigo.
Apr 16, 16:56
Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training on February 19, 2018
Ernesto Valverde: 'Important Barcelona lifted gloom'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde admits that victory over Valencia on Saturday afternoon was "important" for his side following their Champions League exit in midweek.
Apr 15, 13:57
Ernesto Valverde at a Barcelona press conference on February 19, 2018
Ernesto Valverde: 'Barcelona must forget Roma defeat'
Boss Ernesto Valverde says that Barcelona cannot dwell on their Champions League exit to Roma as the club target ending the campaign unbeaten in La Liga.
Apr 13, 12:29
A general shot of West Ham United's London Stadium
Report: West Ham United keen on loan move for Barcelona defender Yerry Mina
West Ham United are believed to be monitoring Barcelona and Colombia defender Yerry Mina with a view to a summer loan move.
Apr 11, 19:48
Ernesto Valverde at a Barcelona press conference on February 19, 2018
Ernesto Valverde takes responsibility for shock Roma loss
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde describes his side's performance against Roma as "disjointed" and takes full responsibility for the 3-0 loss.
Apr 11, 08:20
Generic view of Barcelona supporters inside Camp Nou
Josep Maria Bartomeu apologises for Barcelona collapse at Roma
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu apologises for his side's Champions League exit but acknowledges that "Roma were the better team on the pitch".
Apr 10, 21:57
Roma's Radja Nainggolan in action against Juventus on May 14, 2017
Roma dump Barcelona out of Champions League
Roma spectacularly book their spot in the semi-finals of the Champions League courtesy of a 3-0 win over Barcelona in the second leg of their quarter-final.
Apr 10, 20:40
Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training on February 19, 2018
Ernesto Valverde: 'Ousmane Dembele improving defensively'
Ernesto Valverde talks up Ousmane Dembele's defensive work in Barcelona's 3-1 win over Leganes, which he admits is an area in which the forward must continue to improve.
Apr 8, 13:01
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Barcelona equal La Liga unbeaten record
Barcelona equal Real Sociedad's 38-game unbeaten La Liga record courtesy of a 3-1 win over Leganes at Camp Nou.
Apr 7, 20:35
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-1 Leganes - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou, which finished 3-1.
Apr 7, 18:30
Andre Gomes in action for Barcelona in 2016
Andre Gomes 'asks for Barcelona exit'
Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes informs the Catalan giants that he wants to leave this summer, according to a report.
Apr 6, 20:32
Ernesto Valverde at a Barcelona press conference on February 19, 2018
Ernesto Valverde: 'Barcelona not thinking about La Liga record'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde claims that his team are not thinking about equalling Real Sociedad's long-standing unbeaten La Liga record.
Apr 6, 18:38
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Ernesto Valverde 'unsure' on Lionel Messi involvement
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde refuses to confirm or deny suggestions that Lionel Messi will be rested for Saturday's La Liga clash with Leganes.
Apr 6, 18:26
Lionel Messi pictured in February 2018
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde to rest Lionel Messi for Leganes game?
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde is reportedly likely to rest Lionel Messi for the club's La Liga clash with Leganes on Saturday.
Apr 6, 11:47
Ernesto Valverde at a Barcelona press conference on February 19, 2018
Ernesto Valverde: 'Barcelona still have work to do'
Manager Ernesto Valverde insists that Barcelona still have work to do in order to progress past Roma in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Apr 5, 10:46
Lionel Messi pictured in February 2018
Team News: Lionel Messi returns to Barcelona XI
Lionel Messi is recalled to the Barcelona starting lineup for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie with Roma.
Apr 4, 17:45
Ernesto Valverde at a Barcelona press conference on February 19, 2018
Ernesto Valverde: 'Fans need to back Barcelona'
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde calls for the club's fans to back his players in their Champions League tie with Roma on Wednesday evening.
Apr 4, 10:09
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jordi Alba: 'Barcelona have good feelings about treble hopes'
Barcelona defender Jordi Alba claims that the "feelings" of optimism within the team are stronger than in their treble-winning 2014-15 season.
Apr 3, 19:21
Sergio Busquets in action for Barcelona in October 2016
Sergio Busquets 'back for Roma match'
Sergio Busquets will return from a foot injury in Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Roma on Wednesday, according to a report.
Apr 2, 13:12
Ernesto Valverde at a Barcelona press conference on February 19, 2018
Ernesto Valverde: 'La Liga title not secure'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde insists that his team have not yet secured the La Liga title despite their strong lead at the summit.
Apr 1, 17:57
Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training on February 19, 2018
Ernesto Valverde hails Barcelona for not losing faith against Sevilla
Ernesto Valverde is delighted with his Barcelona side for not losing faith as the La Liga leaders fought back to draw 2-2 at Sevilla on Saturday.
Apr 1, 10:25
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Barcelona rally to keep unbeaten La Liga run intact
Barcelona battle back from a couple of goals behind to earn a 2-2 draw with Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan to maintain their unbeaten run in La Liga.
Mar 31, 20:33
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