
Real Madrid, fresh off a bad defeat in the Champions League, recorded a 3-1 triumph at the Camp Nou in the first Clásico of the season.

The Champions League kicked into gear but Koeman chose to leave out Griezmann. As suspected, the boss is not someone who takes a joke lightly...


Champions League
Messi has Barcelona ticking against lively Ferencváros

GETAFE VS BARCELONA
Getafe 1-0 Barcelona: Mata scores from spot as Barça beaten
Alfredo Relaño discusses the evolution of the Spain team under Luis Enrique, noting that the head coach has moved on from a promising generation that didn't deliver.


Ukraine 1-0 Spain
Tsygankov and Bushchan hand Ukraine victory over Spain
Two takeaways from Spain's goalless draw against Portugal on Wednesday night: the first half hour, when they threatened Portugal, and the debut of Adama Traoré.


Barcelona-Villarreal
Koeman era begins with Ansu Fati-inspired 4-0 rout of Villarreal
Alfredo Relaño reacts to Spain's 4-0 UEFA Nations League win over Ukraine on Sunday, which followed Thursday's creditable 1-1 draw in Germany.

AS columnist Alfredo Relaño says that Barcelona's main problem is dressing room clique formed by Messi, Suarez, Jordi Alba, Piqué and Busquets.


Champions League
Messi buys Barcelona a ticket to Lisbon

VALLADOLID 0 - BARCELONA 1
Barcelona player ratings vs Valladolid

VILLARREAL - BARCELONA
Barcelona thrash Villarreal, Asenjo prevents heavier defeat
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