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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F15%2F31%2Fbarcelona_1.jpg "A general view of the stadium prior to kickoff during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City at Camp Nou on March 12, 2014")
Preview:Barcelona vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Barcelona's La Liga clash against mid-table Celta Vigo.Dec 1, 11:41
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Barcelona hammer Real Murcia to progress in Copa del Rey
Barcelona cruise into the last 16 of the Copa del Rey after a 5-0 win over Real Murcia at Camp Nou on Wednesday night for an 8-0 aggregate scoreline.Nov 29, 20:20
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Valencia, Barcelona share the spoils
Barcelona come from behind to draw 1-1 with Valencia in Sunday night's eventful La Liga clash at the Mestalla.Nov 26, 21:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Team News: Lionel Messi restored to Barcelona starting XI ahead of Valencia trip
Lionel Messi returns to the Barcelona starting XI after being rested in midweek as Ernesto Valverde's charges take on Valencia at the Mestalla in La Liga.Nov 26, 18:55
Juventus, Barcelona draw blank but Spanish giants grab last-16 spot
Barcelona fail to score against Juventus, but secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a goalless draw in Turin.Nov 22, 21:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Team News: Lionel Messi on bench as Barcelona face Juventus
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde names Lionel Messi on the bench for Wednesday night's Champions League trip to Juventus.Nov 22, 18:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fgerard-pique.jpg "Gerard Pique in action for Barcelona on October 19, 2016")
Barcelona to appeal Gerard Pique, Luis Suarez bookings at Leganes
Barcelona announce that they will appeal the yellow cards shown to Gerard Pique and Luis Suarez in Saturday's 3-0 La Liga win at Leganes.Nov 19, 18:14
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Barcelona win at Leganes to extend lead at the top
A Luis Suarez brace and a last-minute Paulinho goal help Barcelona to a 3-0 win over Leganes at Estadio Municipal de Butarque.Nov 18, 17:24
Preview:Leganes vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's La Liga meeting between Leganes and Barcelona at Estadio Municipal de Butarque.Nov 17, 12:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F33%2Fneymar.jpg "Neymar in action during the Ligue 1 match between Guingamp and Paris Saint-Germain on August 13, 2017")
Unai Emery rules out Neymar exit
Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery dismisses the possibility of world-record signing Neymar leaving the club amid reported interest from Real Madrid.Nov 16, 14:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fsamuel-umtiti.JPG "Samuel Umtiti in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Report: Barcelona to offer Samuel Umtiti bumper new contract
Barcelona are preparing to offer Samuel Umtiti a new contract that will bump up his salary and release clause, according to reports.Nov 12, 17:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F27%2Falvaro-morata-spain.JPG "Alvaro Morata of Spain celebrates scoring in the Euro 2016 match against Turkey on June 17, 2016")
Spain put five goals past Costa Rica
Impressive Spain put five unanswered goals past Costa Rica in Saturday night's international friendly in Malaga.Nov 11, 22:27
Team News: Kepa Arrizabalaga handed Spain debut in Costa Rica friendly
Kepa Arrizabalaga is to make his senior Spain debut against Costa Rica in Saturday night's international friendly at Estadio La Rosaleda.Nov 11, 19:39
Manchester United 'planning Samuel Umtiti swoop'
Manchester United reportedly turn their interest to Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti after giving up hope of signing Raphael Varane from Real Madrid.Nov 8, 19:49
Barcelona 'keen to tie up Matthijs de Ligt deal'
Barcelona reportedly step up their interest in Ajax centre-back Matthijs de Ligt with a view to signing the 18-year-old next summer.Nov 7, 11:35
Paco Alcacer scores brace in Barcelona win
Barcelona again open up a four-point lead at the top of La Liga courtesy of a 2-1 win over Sevilla at Camp Nou on Saturday night.Nov 4, 21:36
Toothless Barcelona held by Olympiacos in Athens
Barcelona miss the chance to qualify for the last 16 with two games to spare, having been held to a goalless draw by Olympiacos in Athens.Oct 31, 21:37
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Team News: Javier Mascherano replaces Gerard Pique for Barcelona
Ernesto Valverde makes four changes to his Barcelona starting XI ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League trip to Olympiacos.Oct 31, 19:06
Preview:Olympiacos vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole rounds up the predicted lineups, team news and form guide ahead of Barcelona's Group D visit to face Olympiacos in the Champions League.Oct 29, 18:52
Barcelona overcome Malaga at Camp Nou
Barcelona stretch their lead at the top of La Liga to four points courtesy of a 2-0 win over basement side Malaga at Camp Nou.Oct 21, 20:38
Team News: Ernesto Valverde sticks with Gerard Deulofeu in attack
Gerard Deulofeu retains his starting spot for Barcelona as they take on Malaga at Camp Nou, with boss Ernesto Valverde making two changes to his side.Oct 21, 17:52
Ernesto Valverde defends Gerard Pique after red card
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde defends Gerard Pique after the centre-back was sent off during Wednesday's Champions League clash with Olympiacos.Oct 19, 11:08
Barcelona 'eye Matthijs de Ligt move'
Barcelona reportedly target a move for Ajax centre-back Matthijs de Ligt as the Catalan outfit look for a long-term replacement for Gerard Pique.Oct 19, 10:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Flionel-messi_1.jpg "Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017")
Lionel Messi scores 100th European goal as 10-man Barcelona ease past Olympiacos
Barcelona move to the brink of qualification for the last 16 with a 3-1 win over Olympiacos, despite being forced to play more than half of the match with 10 men.Oct 18, 20:37
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-1 Olympiacos - as it happened
Relive Barcelona's 3-1 win over Olympiacos as Lionel Messi scores his 100th European goal to help his 10-man side to a third consecutive Champions League victory.Oct 18, 17:45
Team News: Gerard Deulofeu starts for Barcelona
Gerard Deulofeu returns to the fold as Barcelona welcome Olympiacos in the Champions League.Oct 18, 17:40
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui plans to 'freshen up' side
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui says that "there will be changes" to his starting lineup against Israel, with Sergio Busquets among those to come in for his 100th cap.Oct 8, 20:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 27, 2017")
Arsene Wenger rejects prospect of Barcelona in Premier League
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that he would not like to see Barcelona in the Premier League due to geographical and political issues.Oct 8, 08:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgareth-southgate_1.JPG "Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016")
Gareth Southgate: 'England have no big players'
England manager Gareth Southgate rejects suggestions that his squad contains a number of "big players", insisting that they need to prove themselves by winning trophies.Oct 7, 21:58
Thiago Alcantara ruled out for Spain with ankle injury
Thiago Alcantara returns to Bayern Munich for treatment after picking up an ankle injury in Spain's 3-0 win over Albania.Oct 7, 18:04
Julen Lopetegui plays down Gerard Pique boos in Spain win
Julen Lopetegui insists that it would be wrong to focus on the reaction received by Gerard Pique during Spain's 3-0 win over Albania on Friday evening.Oct 7, 16:23
Sergio Ramos: 'Gerard Pique and I have a great relationship'
Spain and Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos says that his relationship with Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is "great" and will not be affected by the Catalan crisis.Oct 7, 14:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fsaul-niguez-spain.JPG "Saul Niguez in action for Spain Under-21s against Italy Under-21s on March 27. 2017")
Spain book spot at 2018 World Cup
Spain book their spot at the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 3-0 win over Albania in their penultimate Group G clash on Friday night.Oct 6, 20:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Falvaro-odriozola-spain.JPG "Alvaro Odriozola of Spain Under-21s in a friendly against Italy Under-21s on March 27, 2017")
Team News: Spain hand debut to Alvaro Odriozola
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui hands an international debut to defender Alvaro Odriozola for the World Cup qualifier with Albania.Oct 6, 17:58
Gerard Pique: 'Sergio Ramos and I have a phenomenal relationship'
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says that his relationship with Spain teammate and Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is "phenomenal", despite reports to the contrary.Oct 4, 20:16
Gerard Pique insists he will not quit Spain duty over fan abuse
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique insists that he will not retire from international duty because of fan abuse that he has received over his stance on Catalan independence.Oct 4, 11:53
Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos relationship 'at an all-time low'
The relationship between Spain teammates Gerard Pique and Sergio Ramos is reportedly at an all-time low due to their differing views on Catalan independence.Oct 3, 18:33
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui praises "exceptional" Gerard Pique
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui praises the behaviour of Gerard Pique despite criticism of his stance on the Catalonia independence issue.Oct 3, 14:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F32%2Frafael-nadal.jpg "Rafael Nadal shows off the guns after making it through to the semis at the Rio Olympics on August 12, 2016")
Rafael Nadal "heartbroken" for Catalonia
World number one Rafael Nadal says that he is "heartbroken" by the ugly scenes of violence in Catalonia.Oct 3, 13:58
Spain forced to cut short training session due to abuse targeted at Gerard Pique
Spain abandon a training session early due to abuse being hurled at Gerard Pique by fans over his pro-independence stance for Catalonia.Oct 2, 21:26
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