Xavi to step down as Barcelona manager at end of season

FC Barcelona manager Xavi has announced he will step down from his position at the end of the current season. The news comes in the wake of a 5-3 loss at home to Villarreal that leaves the Catalans 10 points off top spot in La Liga after a mid-week exit from the Copa del Rey. The former player took charge of the club in November 2021 and guided them to the league title last season.

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Girona claim historic win over Barcelona to return to La Liga summit

High-flying Girona reclaimed top spot in LaLiga after beating champions Barcelona 4-2 away on Sunday, condemning Xavi Hernandez’s side to their second league defeat of the season.

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Bellingham brilliance sees Real beat Barca in El Clasico

Jude Bellingham scored an incredible equaliser and a 92nd-minute winner to help Real Madrid come from behind to beat rivals Barcelona on his first El Clasico appearance. Ilkay Gundogan had given Barcelona an early lead but a second half revival dramatically changed the complexion of the game.

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Barcelona ease past Espanyol to clinch La Liga title

FC Barcelona clinched their first La Liga title since 2019 with a comfortable 4-2 win against cross city rivals Espanyol. Robert Lewandoski opened the after 11 minutes and found the net again five minutes before half time with defenders Alejando Balde and Jules Koundé scoring their first goals for the club to complete the rout.

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Real Madrid clinch La Liga title with drubbing of Espanyol

Carlo Ancelotti became the first manager to win the league in all five of Europe’s major leagues as Real Madrid beat Espanyol to clinch the La Liga title. Two goals from Rodrygo and strikes from Marco Asensio and Karim Benzema confirmed Real’s 35th Spanish title with a 4-0 win over Espanyol.

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