Spanish Super Cup

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 19: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 19, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘We lack soul guys’… Xavi seen raising his voice in the Barcelona dressing room during Spanish Super Cup semi-final
It has been a few months since Xavi Hernadez was let go as the manager of FC Barcelona and the transition to...
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 14: Referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero shows a red card to Ronald Araujo (L) of Barcelona during the Spanish Super Cup Final between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 14, 2024.
Five decisions Barcelona got completely wrong against Real Madrid
The Spanish Super Cup Final concluded with a humiliating defeat for the FC Barcelona players and a heartbreak for every Blaugrana faithful...
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 04: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Reale Arena on November 4, 2023, in San Sebastian, Spain.
Barcelona veteran apologises to fans after latest humiliation
The defeat suffered by FC Barcelona last night will be felt by the Catalan club for a long time to come. Not...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 28: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, arrives at the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona and FC Porto at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
“I apologize to the fans!”: Barcelona coach speaks after Real Madrid defeat
FC Barcelona had to endure a painful defeat last night in the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid. The Catalans fell...
SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - JANUARY 05: New FC Barcelona player Vitor Roque is unveiling at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on January 05, 2024 in Sant Joan Despi, Spain.
Latest Barcelona arrival remained untested in Saudi Arabia – report
It is no secret that FC Barcelona remains in a rather vulnerable financial position. The struggles with financial fair play continue to...
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 14: Referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero shows a red card to Ronald Araujo (L) of Barcelona during the Spanish Super Cup Final between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 14, 2024.
Araujo’s woes are set to live beyond just Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Football is a sport where bad decisions always have consequences, and FC Barcelona is quite aware of this. In fact, the Catalan...
SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 02: FC Barcelona Sporting Director Anderson Luis de Souza 'Deco' looks on as Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix are unveiled as new FC Barcelona players at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on September 02, 2023 in Sant Joan Despi, Spain.
Deco clarifies Xavi’s future as Barcelona lose to Real Madrid
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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 14: Referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero shows a red card to Ronald Araujo (L) of Barcelona during the Spanish Super Cup Final between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 14, 2024.
Pedri 6.5, Araujo 4.0 | Barcelona 1-4 Real Madrid: Player ratings
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 25: Ilkay Gundogan of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League, Group H, football match played between FC Barcelona and Shakhtar Donetsk at Estadio Olimpico de Montjuic on October 25, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain.
Official: Barcelona starting XI to take on Real Madrid | Spanish Super Cup
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VALENCIA, SPAIN - JANUARY 30: Real Madrid and FC Barcelona flags are seen during the La Liga Santander match between Valencia CF and Elche CF at Estadio Mestalla on January 30, 2021 in Valencia, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.
Barcelona can match the century of Real Madrid in Riyadh
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 28: Ilkay Gundogan of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League, Group H, football match played between FC Barcelona and FC Porto at Olympic de Montjuic stadium on November 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain.
The two constants of Barcelona and Real Madrid – report
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Barcelona midfielder Pedri
Barcelona Golden Boy to star in Xavi’s special system against Real Madrid
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ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 13: Pedri of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Royal Antwerp FC and FC Barcelona at the Stadion Bosuil on December 13, 2023 in Antwerpen, Belgium.
De Jong, Pedri start in a 4-3-3: How Barcelona could line up against Real Madrid
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HAMBURG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Xavi Harnandez of Barcelona looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Barcelona at Volksparkstadion on November 07, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
Barcelona fullback to feature against Real Madrid despite his injury
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Vallecas on November 25, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.
Xavi has chosen the player to replace Raphinha in Barcelona vs Real Madrid
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 28: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, arrives at the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona and FC Porto at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona keeps mum about their tactic to nullify Real Madrid star
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FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC played at Lluis Companys Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Xavi can revert back to his tried and trusted system for Barcelona vs Real Madrid
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Xavi Hernandez during the press conference prior to the league match against Real Madrid, in Barcelona, on 27th October 2023.
Xavi talks Pedri, Araujo, Bellingham, Ancelotti ahead of Real Madrid vs Barcelona
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Stephen Eustaquio of Porto and João Cancelo of Barcelona in action during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Porto and FC Barcelona
Key Barcelona defender pessimistic about his chances of playing against Real Madrid
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GETAFE, SPAIN - AUGUST 13: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and FC Barcelona at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on August 13, 2023 in Getafe, Spain.
Two key stars to continue their personal battle as Barcelona face Real Madrid
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