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Barcelona confirmed captain Alexia Putellas will leave the club at the end of the season after 14 years, ending a record-breaking era at Barça Femení: 232 goals in 500+ appearances and 38 trophies, including four Champions Leagues and 10 league titles; a farewell ceremony is planned.
Luis de la Fuente announced Spain’s 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Lamine Yamal among eight Barcelona players selected. Real Madrid are left out for the first time in World Cup history, highlighting Barca’s dominance. The Barca contingent includes Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gavi, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, and Yamal. The squad also features Premier League names such as Arsenal’s David Raya, Martin Zubimendi, and Mikel Merino, alongside Rodri of Manchester City. Fermin Lopez misses out due to injury, Nico Williams makes the squad despite a late-season injury, and De la Fuente lauds the team’s favourites status as they prep for friendlies ahead of Group H matches against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.
Spain named Gavi in their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with the Barcelona midfielder posting an emotional message about overcoming injuries and vowing to give everything to bring the trophy home, as eight Barcelona players are included in the squad.
Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has omitted Marc-Andre ter Stegen from the World Cup 2026 squad, citing his lack of game action after a hamstring surgery during a Girona loan and ongoing Barcelona wage‑bill uncertainties; Manuel Neuer, Oliver Maumann and Alexander Nubel were named as the three goalkeepers for the tournament.
Spanish authorities have arrested Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, in connection with his father’s death during a Montserrat hike; the case, initially treated as an accident after Isak Andic fell from a cliff, is being re-examined after inconsistencies in Jonathan’s statements and other evidence surfaced. Jonathan, who has served as Mango’s vice-chairman, is due to appear before a judge in Martorell.
Barcelona will skip their usual 1:00 PM squad gathering and hotel stop before hosting Real Betis, with players travelling from home. It’s Lewandowski’s farewell home game for the club, who have already clinched the title, while the board luncheon is moved and both sides have little to play for beyond pride.
Robert Lewandowski confirmed he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season, prompting Hansi Flick to say Barça must revamp its attack and pursue a replacement capable of scoring 25–30 goals, with no obvious big-name departures expected for next season.
Barcelona youngster Alvaro Cortes made his first-team debut against Alavés, calling it the happiest day of his life; Flick urged him to play as he does in training, and Cortes credited supportive teammates as Barcelona lost 1-0, ending their 100-point bid ahead of a home game with Real Betis.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick was disappointed by the 1-0 loss to Alavés on their return after winning La Liga, but praised the performance and highlighted debutant Álvaro Cortés along with other youngsters; Barca created chances, conceded from a corner due to concentration lapses, and now prepare for Sunday’s home game against Real Betis.
Barcelona sealed the La Liga title and celebrated with a parade in which Lamine Yamal waved a Palestine flag; Hansi Flick addressed the moment ahead of Barca’s next match, saying it’s Yamal’s decision at 18 and that the club’s focus remains on football, while praising the emotional impact of the fans and noting Barca have the fewest goals conceded and still aim to reach 100 points with three games left.
Barcelona sealed the La Liga title with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou and set a record €16.4m revenue for El Clasico, driven by high demand, VIP packages, and a 62,213-attendee crowd ahead of capacity upgrades.
Barcelona sealed their 29th La Liga title by beating Real Madrid at Camp Nou, extending their run to 11 straight league wins; Lionel Messi—now with Inter Miami—congratulated his former club with a four-word Instagram post, 'Campeones!!! Visca el Barça!!!', as Barça continue their dominance in a post-Messi era.
PSG boss Luis Enrique, a former Barcelona coach, celebrated Barca’s Clasico win that sealed La Liga and praised Hansi Flick’s approach, underscoring that he remains a Barça fan even while leading PSG.
Barcelona clinched a second consecutive La Liga title by beating Real Madrid 2-0 at Camp Nou, with Hansi Flick stabilizing the squad and Lamine Yamal emerging as the standout, while La Masia graduates underpin the success as the club eyes a deeper run in Europe.
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 2-0 at Camp Nou, with Thibaut Courtois making several key saves for Madrid but unable to prevent the loss; Madrid’s attackers struggled, notably Vinicius Jr. and Bellingham, while Barcelona controlled the match and earned the win.