When Wojciech Szczesny returned from retirement to join Barcelona, he was widely expected to become Barcelona’s preferred alternative for Marc Andre ter Stegen.However, the Pole is yet to make his

Throughout the first half in particular, Barcelona used an almost comedically aggressive defensive line, which brought to mind the Netherlands side Johan Cruyff played in 50 years ago, never mind the Barca side he coached 30 years ago.

Erling Haaland is the 'absolute dream' for Barcelona, but the signing is said to be 'unrealistic' for multiple reasons, and Real Madrid 'would have better chances' at getting him.

One of the main obstacles to finalizing his signing is the high release clause of 60 million euros, a figure that, while it seemed high a few months ago, now begins to be more understandable given Baena's projection.

There will be plenty at stake when Madrid take on arch-rivals Barca at the Bernabeu on Saturday. Here's what to look out for

Courtois has "an adductor injury in his left leg," the team said Wednesday. The Belgium goalkeeper had been nursing an abductor injury recently. He missed most of last season with an ACL injury. Rodrygo is also expected to miss the clasico,

The German coach is clear and has no intentions of making unnecessary reinforcements.

Real Madrid have been dealt with a big double blow ahead of facing Barcelona in the first Clasico of the season. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and forward Rodrygo will sit out the game due to injury. Rodrygo was forced off with five minutes remaining on Tuesday's 5-2 comeback win over Borussia Dortmund and,

Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes suffered a hamstring injury late in the game against Borussia Dortmund and will need to miss El Clasico with Barcelona.