Barcelona eye clásico clincher, Lewandowski future weighed
Barça target clinching La Liga vs Real Madrid at Camp Nou. Lewandowski’s future weighed as Milan and Juventus hesitate. Messi hails Lamine Yamal, Fermín López wants to stay, and Bradley Barcola monitored. Livescore
Barça, Nike and Spotify launch a 2003-04-inspired retro shirt with Olivia Rodrigo branding. Priced at €99.99, available for pre-order, and not for use in official matches.
Barça are monitoring PSG’s Bradley Barcola for the left wing amid doubts over Marcus Rashford’s long-term stay. Arsenal, Liverpool and Bayern are also keen.
Barça believe they can clinch La Liga against Real Madrid at Camp Nou, plan to attack from the start. Dressing room note Madrid’s tensions and Valverde’s absence but stress respect for the clásico.
AC Milan and Juventus hesitate over signing 37-year-old Robert Lewandowski due to age and costs, says Fabrizio Romano. Inter are not interested. MLS and Saudi offers exist, Barça renewal still possible.
Ex-staff member David Prats says Xavi and his coaches faced unfair criticism at Barcelona and ‘were not protected’, despite delivering Champions League qualification, La Liga and the Super Cup.
Ahead of the clásico, Arbeloa lauds Real Madrid’s ‘decisiveness, speed and transparency’, saying Tchouaméni and Valverde admitted their mistake and apologised.
Lionel Messi hails Lamine Yamal as the standout of the new generation, saying ‘he’s the best’ given his age and impact so far.
Fermín López says he wants to stay at Barça ‘forever’, dismisses Chelsea links. He updates that Lamine Yamal is focused on recovery and targets being fit by the World Cup, and denies disrespect in the Espanyol derby.
Barcelona weigh selling Balde for funds, but his elite recovery pace, defensive duels and ball carrying suit Flick’s system. Injuries and end-product are concerns, yet the case favours keeping the La Masia left-back.
Barça hold talks via Pini Zahavi for 19-year-old Croatia defender Luka Vušković, on loan at Hamburg from Tottenham. Spurs want him back, but his future remains open amid interest and possible scenarios.
