Barcelona have been dealt a massive blow heading into next weekend’s El Clasico as their manager, Hansi Flick, will not be available on the touchline. This is because the German tactician was sent off during Barcelona’s game against Girona on Saturday.

At the same time, some of Barca’s injuries, including Gavi and goalkeeper Joan Garcia’s meniscus tears, can be put down to bad luck. Four players — Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski — have returned from international duty injured (Yamal suffered his groin problem with Spain in the previous break before this one).

Sevilla will face Barcelona in a Matchday 8 clash of the 2025/26 La Liga season. Here’s everything you need to know, including kickoff details and how to watch the action live on TV and streaming platforms.

Ronaldo Araujo says he knew he would score after grabbing the winner for Barcelona in a 2-1 victory over Girona in La Liga on Saturday. The defender was sent on late in the game by Hansi Flick and came up with a great finish to snatch all three points. Araujo spoke out afterwards and said he is happy to play up front for Barca when needed.

Barcelona will face Villarreal at Hard Rock Stadium in the first LaLiga regular-season match held in the United States.

The Spanish champions have insisted for months that they are close to returning to the Camp Nou but have yet to receive council approval.

GOAL rates Barcelona's players following their 2-1 win over Girona that saw Ronald Araujo pop up with a late stoppage-time winner

LaLiga has confirmed its plan for Barcelona's league fixture against Villarreal to be played on Dec. 20 in Miami after UEFA cleared the way for the match to be moved to the U.S.

More specifically, Cucurella was asked about a potential duel with one man. Lamine Yamal just came within a whisker of winning the Ballon d’Or and is the most exciting youngster in world football. While they’re Spain teammates, they’ll be up against each other in November.

Barcelona will move back to the summit of La Liga with victory this weekend, with table-toppers Real Madrid not in action until they face Getafe on Sunday. Another slip-up for Barça would prove devastating given they face Los Blancos in El Clásico next weekend.

UEFA has reluctantly approved a proposal to stage a LaLiga game between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, the governing body said on Monday.