![(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 18, 2021 Barcelona's French forward Ousmane Dembele runs on the pitch during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. - Barcelona's spo](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/655EU3TMFVMF3CUS2P6LEPILUY.jpg?auth=33085ad93786b77c207e99f234bc6b79c56b68eaa91cfad92cad8a00b1f739cb&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
We understand that it’s no longer El Clasico of Mourinho and Guardiola, or that of Cristiano and Messi, but it is still a spectacle capable of satisfying the worldwide expectation it generates...
ByAlfredo Relaño
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Dembélé will be out of contract at the end of the season, Barça and Xavi want him to renew but he is dragging his feet. It's not an ideal situation, writes Alfredo Relaño.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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SOCCER | BARCELONA
Barcelona: Dembele suffers injury setback after five months out
Stats Perform
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BARCELONA-REAL MADRID
Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid summary: score, goals and highlights LaLiga
Rob Train