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21-7-3, 2nd in Spanish LALIGA
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After a hard season, Xavi's exit and Mbappe likely joining Madrid, can Barcelona ever catch up?
Last season, Barcelona won LaLiga over Real Madrid by a considerable margin; this season, the tables have turned dramatically. With Barca suddenly in crisis, what would it take for them to catch up?
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How to watch El Clásico: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona on ESPN
It's time for another edition of El Clasico! Will Real Madrid or Barcelona emerge triumphant? Check out how to watch the action on ESPN+ now.
Barcelona
Soccer
Is Rafa Marquez the best option, or the cheapest option for Barcelona?
Herculez Gomez isn't convinced that Rafa Marquez is the best candidate to replace Xavi at Barcelona.
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News
Fan group claims 'aggression' in Barça pat downs
The director of a group that advocates for female sports fans says she and other Paris Saint-Germain supporters were subjected to "abusive" searches while entering Barcelona's stadium for a Champions League match earlier this week.
Soccer
Transfer Talk: Man City to battle Barcelona for Olmo's signature
Manchester City are prepared to fight Barcelona for the services of Dani Olmo. Transfer Talk has the latest.
News
Barça fined for fans' Nazi salutes, racist gestures
Barcelona were fined €25,000 ($26,600) by UEFA on Thursday for Nazi salutes and racist gestures by fans at a Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain last week.
UEFA Champions League
UCL talking points: Are PSG a team now? How will Arsenal, City react in title race?
With the four Champions League semifinalists now set, Gab Marcotti, Mark Ogden and Julien Laurens give their takes on the quarterfinal matches.
Soccer
Transfer Talk: Barça, Chelsea to battle for Roma's Dybala
Barcelona and Chelsea are among a number of clubs tracking Roma and Argentina forward Paulo Dybala. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Barcelona
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Champions League woe shows that Xavi was right: He needs to leave Barcelona
Xavi's long relationship with Barcelona as a player and now manager shows how much he cares about the club, which is exactly why he's making the right call to step down as manager.
Barcelona
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Sources: Márquez possible candidate for Barça job
Former Mexico international Rafa Márquez is now seen as one of the candidates to replace Xavi Hernández as Barcelona coach, despite only being considered as an interim option two months ago, a source has told ESPN.
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Mbappé: I dream about winning the Champions League with PSG
Kylian Mbappé speaks after PSG's win over Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinals.
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Barcelona
Soccer
Gundogan laments Barça loss: We threw it away
Ilkay Gündoğan lamented individual mistakes as Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday, saying the Spanish champions gave the game to Paris Saint-Germain "in the most simple manner."
Soccer
Xavi: All decisions went against Barca in UCL exit vs. PSG
Xavi Hernandez lashes out at the referee after Ronald Araujo's red card in Barcelona's 4-1 loss to PSG in the Champions League.
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PSG send Barcelona packing with 4-1 thumping
Vitinha levels the tie with pinpoint accuracy before Kylian Mbappé scores a double to put PSG through to the semi-finals.
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Xavi: 'Disaster' referee killed Barca's UCL hopes
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández fumed about the decision to send Ronald Araújo off as his side were eliminated from the Champions League after Tuesday's 4-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
Barcelona
Soccer
Transfer Talk: Barça's Raphinha an €80m Premier League target
Barcelona are holding out for a €80 million offer from an unnamed Premier League club for Raphinha. Transfer Talk is with the latest.
Kylian Mbappé
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How Mbappe and PSG beat Barca to reach UCL semis
The ESPN FC crew react to PSG's 4-1 win at Barcelona that sends them to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League.
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blog - the match
Why Barca can only blame themselves after imploding vs. PSG
Barcelona's collapse at the hands of PSG will haunt them, as will their former player Ousmane Dembélé leading the comeback for the French side.
Soccer
Barça's UCL exit sends Atletico to Club World Cup
Barcelona's exit Tuesday from the Champions League sent Atletico Madrid to the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the United States next year.
Kylian Mbappé
Soccer
Mbappé seals PSG comeback to eliminate Barça
Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the second half to help guide his side to a 4-1 comeback win at 10-man Barcelona in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg to wrap up a 6-4 aggregate victory on Tuesday.
UEFA Champions League
Champions League live blog: PSG thrash Barca, Dortmund edge Atletico
The latest updates and analysis from the quarterfinals of the 2023-24 Champions League season, with Barcelona hosting PSG and Atlético Madrid visiting Dortmund.
News
Luis Enrique 'convinced' PSG will win Barça tie
Luis Enrique is convinced Paris Saint-Germain can mount a comeback against Barcelona and reach the Champions League semifinals by taking the game to his former side on Tuesday.
Soccer
European soccer news: Why Xhaka was key to Leverkusen's title, Man United through to Women's FA Cup final
Man United ended Chelsea's FA Cup dominance, and a closer look at Granit Xhaka's role in Leverkusen's title charge. What did you miss in Europe this weekend?
Kylian Mbappé
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Can Barcelona continue to keep Mbappe quiet in the Champions League?
Craig Burley looks ahead to the Champions League quarterfinal second leg between Barcelona and PSG.
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Félix bicycle kick earns Barcelona win at Cádiz
João Félix netted a brilliant bicycle kick to earn depleted Barcelona a 1-0 La Liga win at relegation-threatened Cádiz on Saturday.
2023-24 LALIGA Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 31 | 24 | 6 | 1 | +47 | 78 |
| Barcelona | 31 | 21 | 7 | 3 | +28 | 70 |
| Girona | 31 | 20 | 5 | 6 | +24 | 65 |
| Atlético Madrid | 31 | 19 | 4 | 8 | +23 | 61 |
| Athletic Club | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | +22 | 57 |
| Real Sociedad | 31 | 13 | 11 | 7 | +12 | 50 |
| Valencia | 31 | 13 | 8 | 10 | +2 | 47 |
| Real Betis | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | +1 | 45 |
| Villarreal | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | -5 | 39 |
| Getafe | 31 | 9 | 12 | 10 | -6 | 39 |
| Osasuna | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 39 |
| Las Palmas | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | -6 | 37 |
| Sevilla | 31 | 8 | 10 | 13 | -5 | 34 |
| Alavés | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | -12 | 32 |
| Mallorca | 31 | 6 | 13 | 12 | -11 | 31 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 31 | 6 | 13 | 12 | -13 | 31 |
| Celta Vigo | 31 | 6 | 10 | 15 | -13 | 28 |
| Cádiz | 31 | 4 | 13 | 14 | -20 | 25 |
| Granada | 31 | 3 | 8 | 20 | -28 | 17 |
| Almería | 31 | 1 | 11 | 19 | -32 | 14 |
2023-24 Team Leaders
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- Assists
Rankings
Goal Difference282nd
Goals Scored623rd
Assists434th
Goals Conceded345th