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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Flucas-digne.jpg "Lucas Digne in action during the Champions League game between Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach on December 6, 2016")
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-1 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Barcelona secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 4-3 aggregate victory over Athletic Bilbao.Jan 11, 19:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluis-enrique.jpg "Barcelona manager Luis Enrique speaks to the media on December 5, 2016")
Luis Enrique backs Barcelona award ceremony snub
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique backs his players' decision not to attend the Best FIFA Football Awards in order to focus on preparation for their Copa del Rey clash.Jan 10, 20:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fphilippe-coutinho.JPG "Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho crosses the ball during his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp rules out Philippe Coutinho sale
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp rules out the possibility of selling Philippe Coutinho amid speculation that Barcelona are lining up a £60m bid for the playmaker.Jan 10, 13:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fivan-rakitic.JPG "Ivan Rakitic in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Manchester City 'not planning to bid for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic'
Barcelona reportedly have no plans to launch a bid for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic.Jan 9, 09:44
Ivan Rakitic overlooked for Barcelona squad selection
Questions remain over Ivan Rakitic's future at Barcelona after he was left out of their squad to face Villarreal at El Madrigal.Jan 8, 17:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fmauricio-pochettino_1.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino on the touchline during his side's North London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Mauricio Pochettino tipped to replace Luis Enrique at Barcelona
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is said to be among the frontrunners to replace Luis Enrique at Barcelona.Jan 8, 12:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fneymar.JPG "Neymar of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Team News: Luis Enrique opts for strong Barcelona XI in Athletic Bilbao clash
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique opts for a strong starting XI ahead of Thursday night's Copa del Rey last-16 first leg at Athletic Bilbao.Jan 5, 19:37
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Live Commentary: Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Athletic Bilbao's 2-1 win over Barcelona, as the hosts held on with nine men for a first-leg advantage.Jan 5, 19:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Fronald-koeman.jpg "Ronald Koeman is all smiles during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016")
Everton manager Ronald Koeman: Barcelona links "not important"
Ronald Koeman insists that he is focused on his current project at Everton and is not thinking about talk linking him with the Barcelona job.Jan 5, 17:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Flionel-messi-luis-suarez-neymar.JPG "Barcelona trio Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar in training")
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique sends out 'MSN' message
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique warns his club's rivals that Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar are recharged for the second half of the campaign.Jan 4, 18:23
Report: Barcelona reignite Davinson Sanchez interest
A report claims that Ajax centre-back Davinson Sanchez is still on Barcelona's transfer list, despite rejecting the Spanish champions in the summer.Jan 3, 22:11
Barcelona 'make contact with Everton boss Ronald Koeman'
A report claims that Everton manager Ronald Koeman has been made Barcelona's top target to replace Luis Enrique next summer should the Spaniard step aside.Jan 3, 10:48
Barcelona considering Ernesto Valverde as potential replacement for Luis Enrique?
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde reportedly emerges as a potential replacement for Barcelona coach Luis Enrique.Dec 29, 11:40
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'No plans to sell Aleix Vidal'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu denies that his club will look to sell out-of-favour Aleix Vidal in the January transfer window.Dec 22, 12:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F42%2Fluis-enrique-barcelona.jpg "Luis Enrique at the press conference after Barcelona training on October 18, 2016")
Report: Tenerife want Barcelona's Wilfrid Kaptoum on loan
A report claims that Segunda Division side Tenerife want to sign Barcelona midfielder Wilfrid Kaptoum on loan.Dec 22, 12:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fpaco-alcacer.JPG "Barcelona's Paco Alcacer challenges Ruben Vezo of Granada during the La Liga clash at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Paco Alcacer hails "special" Barcelona goal
Barcelona striker Paco Alcacer reveals his delight after opening his goalscoring account for the Spanish champions on Wednesday night.Dec 22, 09:26
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique 'never had Paco Alcacer doubts'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique hails Paco Alcacer after the Spaniard opened his goalscoring account for the club during Wednesday's 7-0 win over Hercules.Dec 22, 09:14
Barcelona into last-16 of Copa del Rey with thumping win
Barcelona book their spot in the last-16 stage of the Copa del Rey after running out 8-1 aggregate winners over Hercules.Dec 21, 22:51
Team News: Luis Enrique rings the changes for Hercules cup tie
Luis Enrique makes nine changes to his starting lineup for the Copa del Rey clash with Hercules, with Javier Mascherano and Denis Suarez the only survivors.Dec 21, 20:09
Luis Enrique "optimistic" about Barcelona season
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique insists that he is still "optimistic" about his side's chances this season despite sitting three points behind Real Madrid in La Liga.Dec 20, 22:26
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique unfazed by Neymar dry spell
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique is happy with Neymar's performances across the first half of the season, despite his run of nine games without a goal.Dec 20, 18:48
Barcelona quartet given early Christmas break by Luis Enrique
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique is confident that his side can overcome Hercules in the second leg of their Copa del Rey tie, granting four key players the night off.Dec 19, 15:54
/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")
Lionel Messi stars as Barcelona beat Espanyol
Spanish champions Barcelona regain second position in La Liga from Sevilla courtesy of a 4-1 win over Catalan rivals Espanyol at Camp Nou.Dec 18, 21:38
Live Commentary: Barcelona 4-1 Espanyol - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Espanyol from Camp Nou.Dec 18, 18:45
Report: Barcelona eye £25m Joao Cancelo move
Barcelona are prepared to spend £25m to land Valencia defender Joao Cancelo in the January transfer window, according to a report.Dec 15, 18:56
Luis Enrique hails "ruthless" Barcelona following win over Osasuna
Luis Enrique praises his Barcelona players for their ruthlessness in breaking down a resilient Osasuna side during their La Liga clash on Saturday.Dec 11, 10:27
Lionel Messi nets brace in Barcelona win
Barcelona move to within three points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid courtesy of a 3-0 win over basement side Osasuna in Pamplona.Dec 10, 13:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Farda-turan.JPG "Arda Turan of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Team News: Arda Turan comes in for suspended Neymar
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique reverts back to something close to his strongest XI for the trip to face Osasuna in La Liga, but is without suspended forward Neymar.Dec 10, 11:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fmarc-andre-ter-stegen.JPG "Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Live Commentary: Osasuna 0-3 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Osasuna and Barcelona from Pamplona.Dec 10, 11:00
Lionel Messi in talks with Barcelona over new contract
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi opens talks with the club over a new contract despite his current deal running until 2018.Dec 9, 20:32
Luis Enrique: 'Barcelona used to unhelpful draws'
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique believes that his side are "used to unhelpful draws" as they wait to find out the identity of their Champions League last-16 opponents.Dec 7, 22:01
Luis Enrique: 'I told Barcelona players not to give away free kicks'
Luis Enrique is unhappy after his Barcelona players failed to adhere to his gameplan of not giving away fouls in El Clasico against Real Madrid.Dec 4, 09:59
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos heads late equaliser in El Clasico
Sergio Ramos equalises in the final minute as Real Madrid come from one goal behind to draw 1-1 with Barcelona in El Clasico on Saturday afternoon.Dec 3, 17:11
Luis Enrique: 'El Clasico defeat won't decide La Liga title race'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique insists that a defeat to Real Madrid in El Clasico would not leave the club out of the La Liga title race.Dec 3, 11:25
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the first El Clasico of the season as Barcelona host Real Madrid at Camp Nou.Dec 2, 15:05
Luis Enrique: 'We struggled against Hercules'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique concedes that his side struggled in their 1-1 draw with Hercules in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night.Dec 1, 21:42
Report: Barcelona decide on Darijo Srna pursuit
A report claims that Barcelona will move for Shakhtar Donetsk defender Darijo Srna in the January transfer window.Dec 1, 19:13
Luis Enrique: 'Andres Iniesta fit and available for Barcelona'
Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta is available to play against Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season on Saturday, head coach Luis Enrique confirms.Nov 29, 20:44
Eusebio Sacristan: 'Barcelona must improve'
Real Sociedad boss Eusebio Sacristan claims that Barcelona "need to improve on certain aspects of the game" if they are to defend their La Liga title this season.Nov 29, 12:21
Toni Kroos wants to end playing career at Real Madrid
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos already has one eye on retirement in six years' time, at which point he believes he will be past his peak performance levels.Nov 28, 22:44
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