Xavi’s club Al Sadd insist they have had no official approach for the coach to return to his former club Barcelona.
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Diego Simeone praises Atletico Madrid character after Super Cup fightback
Diego Simeone hailed the heart of Atletico Madrid after they stunned Barcelona 3-2 to reach the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia.
Atletico Madrid beat Barcelona to reach Spanish Super Cup final
Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat Barcelona in a five-goal thriller and book their spot in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia.
Atletico confident of beating Barcelona in semi-final, insists Trippier
Kieran Trippier says Atletico Madrid will head into their Spanish Super Cup tie against Barcelona confident of reaching the final.
Major sports events held in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia will again be the venue for a showpiece sport event as Jeddah plays host to the Spanish Super Cup.
Barcelona boss Valverde says De Jong’s red card ‘did us damage’ in derby draw
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde blamed Frenkie De Jong’s red card for dropping two points in the derby draw with Espanyol.
Wu Lei nets late equaliser as bottom side Espanyol hold LaLiga leaders Barcelona
Espanyol substitute Wu Lei’s late equaliser denied 10-man city rivals Barcelona victory in a 2-2 LaLiga draw on Saturday night.
Espanyol hold 10-man Barcelona to derby draw after late leveller
Espanyol dented city rivals Barcelona’s LaLiga title ambitions in a pulsating 2-2 derby draw at the RCDE Stadium.
Valverde hails ‘enormous advantage’ Messi gives Barcelona
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde hailed the influence of Lionel Messi after the Argentinian ensured his side would end the year on a high.
Suarez at your service as Barcelona beat Alaves
Luis Suarez provided a goal and three assists as Barcelona opened up a three-point gap at the top of LaLiga after a 4-1 victory over Alaves at Nou Camp.
Valverde looks to new year as Barcelona prepare to end 2019 at home to Alaves
Ernesto Valverde has challenged Barcelona to again take their game to another level next year.
Zidane happy after Real Madrid take point against Barcelona
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was the happier manager after El Clasico ended goalless for the first time since 2002.
First goalless Clasico in 17 years follows pre-match demonstrations in Barcelona
Barcelona maintained their slender advantage over arch-rivals Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga after El Clasico ended goalless for the first time in 17 years.
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane plays down El Clasico security concerns
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane will not let an unusual build-up to El Clasico at Barcelona affect his side.
Talking points ahead of the festive El Clasico
Barcelona and Real Madrid face-off in a festive El Clasico on Wednesday.
5 classic El Clasico clashes
Barcelona and Real Madrid face-off in a festive El Clasico on Wednesday.
Liverpool and Manchester City land Madrid duo in Champions League draw
Liverpool have been drawn to play Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16, while Manchester City face a daunting tie against Real Madrid.
Barcelona could lose top spot ahead of El Clasico after Sociedad draw
LaLiga leaders Barcelona saw a six-match winning streak halted after a 2-2 draw at Real Sociedad – which could see them knocked off the top of the table ahead of El Clasico.
Valverde rejects suggestions he spared players ahead of El Clasico
Ernesto Valverde has rejected suggestions he tried to spare players during Barcelona’s 2-2 draw at Real Sociedad because of Wednesday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid.
Barcelona’s winning streak comes to an end as Sociedad claim Anoeta draw
Barcelona’s six-game winning streak in all competitions was brought to an end as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Real Sociedad.