Tag: La Liga

Raphinha snubbed from FIFA Men’s World XI despite dominant Barca season

Raphinha
December 2025

Despite a standout campaign with Barcelona and Brazil, Raphinha missed out on the FIFA Men’s World XI after making the 26 man shortlist, even though he produced elite numbers in La Liga and the Champions League and claimed the league’s Player of the Season award. The winger hit 18 league goals with 10 assists and led the Champions League with 13 goals and nine assists, matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s single season goal contribution record, yet player voting favoured other attackers, underlining how stacked the forward pool is in the current world game.

Leeds line up €20m move for Sevilla winger Ruben Vargas

Ruben Vargas
December 2025

Leeds United are weighing up a €20m January bid for Sevilla winger Ruben Vargas as they look to add more end product after a stuttering return to the Premier League. The Swiss wide man has become a key starter in Matias Almeyda’s evolving side. Vargas has three goals and four assists in 13 games this season, but a recent hamstring issue has not cooled interest from England, with Leeds ready to test Sevilla’s resolve as they seek extra creativity and depth to avoid being dragged into a relegation fight.

Reported €10bn Saudi bid for Barcelona clashes with club’s member-owned model

FC Barcelona
December 2025

Reports in Spain claim Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is considering a staggering €10 billion offer to buy Barcelona, a figure that would wipe out the club’s huge debt burden and inject vast new capital, intensifying debate around state-backed football ownership. Legal and structural realities make a full takeover effectively impossible because Barcelona’s member-owned model prevents private acquisition, meaning any Saudi move would likely be limited to commercial arms or partnerships, so many observers treat the rumoured bid as symbolic posturing rather than a realistic route to control.

Flick hails Rashford’s “perfect mentality” despite losing Barcelona starting spot

Marcus Rashford
December 2025

Marcus Rashford has dropped out of Barcelona’s first choice front three since Raphinha returned and Lamine Yamal locked down the right, starting only one of the last six games, yet Hansi Flick has praised the loanee’s attitude, calling his response to rotation absolutely professional. Used mostly as an impact substitute in Flick’s 4 3 3, Rashford reportedly told his coach he did not need explanations and that team points mattered more than his minutes. Flick says the forward has now adapted fully, is at his best level, and proves the squad’s depth whenever he comes from the bench.

Flick shuts door on ter Stegen as Joan Garcia confirmed Barcelona No.1

Hansi Flick
December 2025

Flick publicly confirms Joan Garcia as undisputed first-choice goalkeeper, ruling out rotation and saying he has no plan to change, leaving returning veteran Marc-Andre ter Stegen stuck as third option after injury and a deteriorated relationship over summer recruitment. Ter Stegen, stripped of the captaincy after reportedly resisting Garcia’s signing from Espanyol, now faces a bleak pathway to minutes, forcing the 33-year-old to consider a January move if he wants regular football and to revive fading prospects of starting Germany’s 2026 World Cup campaign.

Rashford hails “perfect” Barcelona environment in veiled dig at Man Utd

Marcus Rashford
December 2025

Rashford says Barcelona’s environment constantly pushes players to be their best and lets him just focus on football, feeling welcome and at home again after a difficult final spell at Manchester United that saw him lose confidence and joy. The winger has rediscovered form alongside Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski, recording six goals and eight assists in 21 games, restoring his England place under Thomas Tuchel and reinforcing his belief that a unified culture and clear expectations are key to consistent performances.

Colombia legend urges Daniel Munoz to pick Liverpool over Barcelona

Daniel Munoz
December 2025

Crystal Palace wing-back Daniel Munoz has attracted serious interest from Barcelona and Liverpool after emerging as one of the Premier League’s most aggressive right-sided threats, prompting public advice from Colombian great Camilo Zuniga on his next move. Zuniga argues Munoz’s high-intensity running and vertical style are better suited to England than Spain’s slower, possession-heavy game, urging him to stay in the Premier League, where Liverpool need a Trent Alexander-Arnold successor and Palace already eye Sacha Boey as a possible replacement.

Courtois backs Alonso amid Real Madrid slump

Thibaut Courtois
December 2025

Courtois publicly defended Alonso after back to back home defeats, insisting the squad remains united behind the coach. He said the display against City showed players are still fighting to change a run that includes only two wins in eight matches. The goalkeeper framed criticism and tension at the Bernabeu as a natural reaction to poor results, but rejected talk of a fractured dressing room. He stressed that the group accepts responsibility for recent setbacks and will work collectively to reverse the current negative momentum.

Under pressure Alonso rolls dice on half fit Mbappe for Man City clash

Xabi Alonso
December 2025

Xabi Alonso has named Kylian Mbappe in Real Madrid’s squad to face Manchester City despite recent leg concerns, gambling on his talisman’s availability as he fights for his job after a poor run that includes only two wins in seven matches across all competitions. Mbappe skipped open training and was reported to have left leg discomfort, yet his 25 goals and heavy share of Madrid’s scoring have made him almost undroppable. With injuries, suspensions and growing pressure after the Celta defeat, Alonso framed the City match as a shared last chance to spark a season that is drifting.

Lamine Yamal named La Liga Player of the Month after explosive November

Lamine Yamal
December 2025

Lamine Yamal capped a resurgent November by winning La Liga’s Player of the Month award after three goals and three assists in four games, driving Barcelona to a perfect league record and emerging as the division’s most productive creator at just 18. His output included key strikes against Elche, Celta Vigo and Alaves plus a two-assist showcase versus Athletic Club, easing post-Clasico nerves and pushing Barcelona to the top of La Liga while edging out stars like Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann in voting.

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