Previous manager Xavi wanted a big name in the position, but the closest he got was bringing a then 32-year-old Ilkay Gundogan in from Manchester City in the summer of 2023. Gundogan ended up starting 33 La Liga matches and nine Champions League games for Barca in 2023-24.

FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick revealed a touching gesture Gavi made during Sunday's brutal 7-1, La Liga thrashing of Valencia.

Dani Olmo has suffered a calf injury that Barcelona ... on Saturday evening and played the final 28 minutes in place of Gavi. He will not travel with the squad when Barcelona head to Portugal ...

Tests revealed a strain to the player’s right calf muscle, which will keep him out of action for the next few days. Barça’s medical staff have not indicated how long Olmo will be out for but confirmed that he will sit out Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Benfica - the penultimate game of the group phase.

The Andalusian midfielder from Los Palacios has consistently impressed in Barcelona's colours, now in his fourth season with the first team where he has played over 130 matches. His maturity on the pitch was once again highlighted in the 21st round of La Liga against Valencia.

Much of the conversation about what Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has changed since he arrived at the club has centred around their style of football and the improvement of a number of their players.

Barcelona’s optimism surrounding Dani Olmo’s registration continues to face obstacles. La Liga president Javier Tebas recently delivered an update that complicates the issue, hinting that the Catalan club’s battle is far from won.

FC Barcelona will be without attacking midfielder Dani Olmo for Tuesday vital Champions League visit to play Benfica The club confirmed on Sunday tha

Sitting second in the UEFA Champions League table, Barcelona hope to secure not only a Round of 16 bye but a top-four position as they meet Serie A side Atalanta in their league-phase finale.

Barcelona look to close out the league phase of the new-look Champions League with a win as they host Serie A title contenders Atalanta on Wednesday.

Barcelona will close out the inaugural 36-team Champions League group phase at Montjuic, home against Atalanta. The Blaugrana are hoping to secure at least second place, but have money, seeding and a

Barcelona midfielders Marc Casado and Pedri have emerged as key figures under Hansi Flick this season. Their impressive performances have made them indispensable in the squad, despite the manager