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Spanish media outlet Marca reports that Rashford's relationship with the La Liga champions is effectively over, with Barcelona's reported signing of fellow Englishman Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for €80 million indicating that their interest in making Rashford's move permanent has cooled.
Atletico Madrid crushed Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg in Madrid, with early errors, VAR controversy and a late red card leaving Barça facing a huge second-leg deficit.
Missing the spark of suspended forward Vinícius Júnior and the midfield dynamism of injured Jude Bellingham, Los Blancos were short on dazzle but heavy on determination.
From blockbuster bids for Mohamed Salah and Vinícius Júnior to a scramble for rising English midfield talent, the market is alive with drama, strategy, and headline-grabbing targets.
With one Champions League group match left, Arsenal and Bayern are through but most clubs still fight for last-16 spots and play-offs. Here’s how the final matchday shapes the knockout map.
Key January transfer moves and advanced talks across Europe, from Marc Guéhi’s switch to Manchester City to Juventus’ bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nottingham Forest’s push for Lorenzo Lucca.
Real Sociedad beat Barcelona 2–1 in San Sebastián after three disallowed Barca goals, a Rashford equaliser, Guedes’ winner, a late Carlos Soler red card and repeated VAR and woodwork frustration.
Raphinha’s brace gave Barcelona a 3-2 Supercopa win over Real Madrid in Jeddah, securing Hansi Flick’s first trophy of the season and exposing defensive issues for both Clásico rivals.
Against the run of play, Raphinha coolly dispatched a penalty in the 12th minute after being felled by Santi Comesaña, giving Barcelona an early edge and setting the tone for a high-octane encounter.
Pedri is the team’s imagination. He finds pockets of space between the lines, plays incisive passes under pressure and produces the kind of chance-creating moments that change big games.
With Chelsea already ahead and Barcelona reduced to ten men, the 18-year-old produced a moment of pure, electric brilliance that silenced the pre-match narrative and sent the home crowd into rapture.
A routine treatment for a persistent groin problem turned into a diplomatic flashpoint: Spain’s staff felt blindsided by the timing and the details, while Barça’s decisions over the player’s care have reignited old grievances about control, communication, and trust.
Flick’s Barcelona are less a textbook team and more a travelling circus: high-octane, unhinged, brilliant and perpetually edge-of-your-seat.
Endrick, struggling for regular minutes under Xabi Alonso, is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester United and Aston Villa, both eyeing a loan to unlock his potential away from the Bernabéu.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to trigger a dramatic plot twist by meeting Harry Kane’s €60 million release clause and matching the wages needed to bring the striker back from Bayern Munich.
The 22-year-old had been heavily linked with Barca, while German club Bayern Munich and English Premier League side Arsenal were also speculated to be interested in his services, even though there had been reservations over the cost of doing a deal.
Barcelona are unbeaten in 15 league outings, winning 13, and have won 17 of their past 19 against Valladolid.
Rudiger reportedly threw an ice cube at the official.
Barca had been by far the better side in the first half and led through Pedri's fantastic first-time strike.
The Brazil forward, who has had a stellar season, scored with almost the last kick of the game.
Emery knows that his side will need to be at their absolute best when they take on his former side.
Barca currently find themselves on a seven-match away unbeaten streak.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is happy with the result and believes his team is good enough to win it all.
