The Napoli draw leaves Barcelona in danger of being knocked out of Europe twice in quick succession and Xavi seems powerless to lead his side into the light.

Just when it seems it’s all coming together for Xavi’s Barça, everything goes wrong. They have a battle on their hands to secure fourth place, writes Alfredo Relaño.

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...

Alfredo Relaño looks back over Sunday's LaLiga action, which brought much-needed wins for Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, but an unexpected defeat for leaders Real Madrid.

Alfredo Relaño evaluates the situation of Ronald Koeman at Barcelona, who remains in place as the club searches for his replacement.

Zero points, zero goals scored, six conceded. That's how Barça sit in their Champions League group, one which feels like it was created to torture them.

The Spanish version of "it is what it is" originated in Cádiz, when a former club president examined his squad. Barcelona are now in the same boat.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Barcelona's 1-1 LaLiga draw with Granada on Monday, as Ronald Araújo's late goal rescued a point for Ronald Koeman's men.

Alfredo Relaño discusses the reaction among the Barcelona fan base to Ronald Koeman's approach in this week's 3-0 Champions League defeat to Bayern.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Barcelona's comprehensive defeat to Bayern Munich in the teams' Champions League opener on Tuesday.

Barcelona came back to beat Sevilla 3-0 and knock them out of the Copa del Rey. Alfredo Relaño looks at the match.

AS columnist Alfredo Relaño looks back on Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Levante on Sunday, as well the 1-1 draw between Barcelona and Sevilla.

Alfredo Relaño looks back on Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Sevilla at the Bernabéu on Saturday.

Four goals and two players sent-off was the outcome of a game that saw Barça move to second in the table, just two points behind Real Madrid who they face in a fortnight.

Portugal are the first Nations League champions, after winning an intense, hard-fought final against the Netherlands last night...