Raphinha dazzling in Europe – FC Barcelona
Raphinha is on fire in the Champions League. In Belgrade, he scored yet again, his eighth goal of the calendar year, matching Leo Messi’s brilliant tally in 2019. Following three goals against PSG last season, the Brazilian has also scored in the current edition against Young Boys, Bayern Munich (3) and now Crvena Zvezda.

Kounde: Hat-trick of assists! – FC Barcelona
Jules Kounde is utterly commanding the right wing these days. No neutral would be able to tell that he isn’t even playing in his natural position, such a fabulous contribution he is making not just to the defence but to the attack too.

FC Barcelona’s highest goalscoring start… ever! – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona is a team accustomed to scoring lots of goals. But this year has been something very special indeed. We’re just 16 games into 2024/25 and the team has already notched up 55 goals. If it feels like Barça are scoring more goals than ever, you’d be right.

Pedri confirms Hansi Flick punishment and reveals fines under Xavi Hernandez – Football España
Barcelona midfielder Pedri was the latest to appear on one of Spain’s high-profile late-night talk shows, speaking to ‘Martinez and Hermanos’, hosted by Dani Martinez. The topics they discussed ranged, but did include an insight into the disciplinary regime at the club.

Barcelona hoping for speedy recovery from star defender Pau Cubarsí following gruesome face injury – Football España
Barcelona youngster Pau Cubarsi was the number one concern for the Catalan giants after he left the pitch during their 5-2 win over Crvena Zvezda clutching his face with a towel. Soaked in blood, it looks as if Cubarsi will be OK.

Barcelona have one card to play in Frenkie de Jong contract negotiations – Football España
While relations have improved with De Jong, there is still no certainty over his contract situation, which expires in 2026. If Barcelona cannot secure a contract renewal, they will try to sell him next summer, but the suspicion remains that he may try to leave the club on a free. His camp have not forgotten Barcelona’s efforts to force him out.

“Those b******* Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde” – Nico Williams speaks on Barcelona move that wasn’t – Football España
It was the transfer saga of the summer in Spain, picking up where Kylian Mbappe had left off. Barcelona were desperate to sign Nico Williams, but ultimately he decided to remain at Athletic Club, despite a litany of headlines on what did and did not happen in negotiations between the two.