Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde admits the loss of Ousmane Dembele to a hamstring problem early in the 2-0 defeat at Celta Vigo will be a “major blow” to their end-of-season ambitions.
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Coutinho going nowhere this summer – Barcelona president Bartomeu
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is adamant that Philippe Coutinho will not be leaving the Nou Camp this summer despite rumoured interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.
Martial named in France squad while injury rules out Dembele
Manchester United winger Anthony Martial is in line for his first France cap in a year after being selected in Didier Deschamps’ squad for the opening Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Barca boss Ernesto Valverde wary of the threat posed by Lyon ahead of second leg
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has warned victory over Lyon in the second leg of their last-16 Champions League tie is no formality.
Valverde relishes another clean sheet as Barcelona win again
Ernesto Valverde claimed his mission had been accomplished following Barcelona’s 2-0 home win against Celta Vigo.
Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembele lead Barcelona to victory
Barcelona reclaimed outright control of the LaLiga table with a 2-0 win against Celta Vigo at the Nou Camp.
Messi’s dead-ball brilliance sends Barcelona three points clear at top.
Lionel Messi scored two brilliant free-kicks as Barcelona opened up a three-point lead at the top of LaLiga after coasting to a 4-0 win at derby rivals Espanyol.
Dembele produced a ‘great performance’ – but can do more, says Barca boss
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde challenged Ousmane Dembele to continue to make an impact after the France international impressed in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Villarreal.
Valverde rues lack of spark after Barcelona snatch late Atletico draw
Ernesto Valverde felt Barcelona lacked spark after requiring a last-minute equaliser to claim a 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid.
Lionel Messi returns as Barca take on Real Betis but Ousmane Dembele misses out
Lionel Messi is back in the Barcelona squad for Sunday’s match against Real Betis, but there is no Ousmane Dembele after reports of disciplinary trouble involving the Frenchman.
Luis Suarez bags brace as Barcelona claim late Rayo Vallecano victory
Barcelona stunned Rayo Vallecano with two late goals as they claimed a 3-2 comeback victory to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga.
Messi and Suarez both score twice as Barcelona run riot
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both scored twice as Barcelona moved top of LaLiga after routing Huesca 8-2 at Nou Camp.
Valverde hits out at state of pitch after Barcelona’s victory at Real Valladolid
Coach Ernesto Valverde has criticised the pitch at Real Valladolid after Barcelona scraped to a 1-0 victory.
VAR helps Barcelona scrape a win against Real Valladolid
Ousmane Dembele scored the only goal as LaLiga champions Barcelona survived a late VAR scare to claim a hard-fought 1-0 win at promoted Real Valladolid.
Much-changed Barcelona held by Celta Vigo
Barcelona’s charge towards the LaLiga title was held up after a much-changed side was held…
Celta Vigo 2 v Barcelona 2 – Story of the match
Barcelona’s charge towards the LaLiga title was held up after a much-changed side drew 2-2…
Ernesto Valverde felt his players were thinking about Chelsea during Malaga game
Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde accepted his players had Chelsea on their minds after coasting…
Malaga 0 v Barcelona 2 – story of the match
Barcelona tightened their grip at the top of LaLiga with a 2-0 win at bottom…
Ernesto Valverde staying calm despite Ousmane Dembele’s new injury
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde is determined not to “over dramatise” the latest injury setback for Ousmane…
Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele suffers fresh injury setback
Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele is facing another month on the sidelines after suffering a fresh…