Xavi has been handed control of transfers as part of Barça's overhaul and Dani Alves' return is further evidence of his total power at Camp Nou.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Ronald Koeman's sacking as Barcelona head coach, and discusses the seemingly imminent arrival of Xavi Hernández as his replacement.

After recent indifferent form, Barça delivered a well below-par performance in Vallecas where they only managed one shot on target in the 90 minutes

Alfredo Relaño reflects on Atlético Madrid's 2-0 LaLiga win over Barcelona on Saturday, at a Wanda Metropolitano finally back to full capacity.

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.

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

The big question ahead of the opening games was how Barça (and LaLiga) would respond without Messi, writes Alfredo Relaño. Any concerns were soon allayed.

The Argentinean is leaving Barcelona, despite having reached an agreement with the club to stay. Alfredo Relaño looks at what’s behind the situation.

What has happened to Griezmann is relatively normal. Simeone pushes him to the limit, but within a model club and a healthy atmosphere.