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- vs Valencia
- @ Real Madrid
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Why Xavi decided to reverse course and stay at Barcelona
In January, Barca legend Xavi announced he would step down as manager at the end of the 2023-24 season. Just 91 days later, he agreed to stay on. What changed and what does it mean moving forward?
Barcelona
Soccer
Xavi on Barça stay: I have unfinished business
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said he has unfinished business after backtracking on his decision to step down at the end of the season.
Barcelona
Soccer
Xavi explains his decision to stay at Barcelona
Xavi Hernandez addresses the media after deciding to reverse his plan to leave Barcelona at the end of the season.
News
Ancelotti: Xavi's U-turn was 'correct decision'
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Thursday that Xavi Hernandez's decision to stay on as Barcelona manager is the "right decision."
Barcelona
Soccer
Marcotti: Staying at Barcelona bad for Xavi
Gab & Juls discuss Xavi's decision to remain at Barcelona.
the toe poke
How Barcelona's rescheduled match helps Real Madrid in Champions League
A week after losing El Clasico, Barcelona's rearranged LaLiga match against Valencia could help Real Madrid's bid for a 15th Champions League crown.
Barcelona
Soccer
Xavi to remain as Barcelona coach after U-turn
Xavi Hernández has agreed to remain on as Barcelona coach until the end of his contract in 2025, a source confirmed to ESPN, reversing his decision to step down in the summer.
Barcelona
Soccer
The state of Barcelona's finances: How bad are they? Can they be fixed?
Despite asset sales, Barcelona's finances remain a major problem. After their Champions League exit and El Clasico defeat, how bad is the situation?
Frenkie de Jong
Soccer
Transfer Talk: De Jong to Bayern could hinge on salary
Bayern Munich could get Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona if they can agree on his salary demands. Transfer Talk is with the latest.
Gerard Piqué
Soccer
Piqué's Kosmos account frozen amid Spain probe
A Spanish judge has ordered a bank account of a company run by former Barcelona player Gerard Piqué to be frozen while she investigates suspicions of corruption.
Barcelona
Soccer
Should Xavi Hernandez stay at Barcelona?
Alex Kirkland debates how much pressure might be put on Xavi Hernandez if he stays on Barcelona.
Barcelona
Soccer
Is there a chance Xavi stays at Barcelona? Don't count it out
Barcelona have had an impressive run of form since Xavi announced he would be leaving, but is there a chance that the club and manager find a way to continue together?
blog - marcotti's musings
Madrid's depth (again) too much for Barca, Man United's nervy win, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend
Real Madrid's athleticism and depth again made the difference against Barcelona. Plus: Why Man United's win over Coventry feels like a defeat, as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
News
Supreme Court allows Relevent antitrust suit
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed a soccer promoter's antitrust lawsuit to go forward against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation.
Barcelona
Soccer
Laporta: Barcelona suspect VAR error, will request Real Madrid replay
Barcelona president Joan Laporta complains about the VAR decisions in his team's El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid.
News
Barça chief wants Madrid replay if VAR error found
Barcelona president Joan Laporta says Sunday's Clásico defeat to Real Madrid should be replayed if it is proven a VAR error led to Lamine Yamal's goal being wrongly disallowed at the Bernabéu.
Soccer
Xavi rages at no-goal decision in Clasico
FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez says the decision not to award Barcelona a goal in el clasico is something to be ashamed of.
Soccer
Ancelotti: To be honest, I don't think that was goal
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti shares his opinion on FC Barcelona's controversial goal line effort being declared as no-goal.
Barcelona
Soccer
Sources: Xavi to meet with Barça over future
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández still has not made a decision on his future and will meet with the club's hierarchy in the coming days as they push for him to remain in charge next season, multiple sources have told ESPN.
Soccer
Laurens blasts 'absolutely bonkers' LaLiga for no goal-line technology
Gab & Juls discuss the goal-line controversy in El Clásico.
Jude Bellingham
Soccer
How 'outstanding' Bellingham rescued Real Madrid in El Clásico
Gab & Juls discuss Jude Bellingham's late winner for Real Madrid against Barcelona.
Frenkie de Jong
Soccer
Source: De Jong out for season, back for Euros
Frenkie de Jong will miss the last six games of Barcelona's season after sustaining another ankle injury in Sunday's 3-2 Clásico defeat against Real Madrid, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Soccer
Jude Bellingham powers home late winner in El Clasico
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham makes no mistake from close range in a dramatic 3-2 win over Barcelona.
News
Barca: 'Embarrassing' LaLiga lacks goal-line tech
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and manager Xavi Hernandez slammed the "embarrassing" lack of goal-line technology in Spain after a 3-2 loss to Real Madrid on Sunday.
Jude Bellingham
Soccer
Bellingham all but clinches Real Madrid title in Clasico thriller as Barca begin rebuild
Again, Jude Bellingham put on a Clasico show, this time to ensure the LaLiga title for Real Madrid. And what next for Barcelona now?
2023-24 LALIGA Standings
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Real Madrid | 32 | 25 | 6 | 1 | +48 | 81 |
Barcelona | 32 | 21 | 7 | 4 | +27 | 70 |
Girona | 32 | 21 | 5 | 6 | +27 | 68 |
Atlético Madrid | 32 | 19 | 4 | 9 | +21 | 61 |
Athletic Club | 32 | 16 | 10 | 6 | +22 | 58 |
Real Sociedad | 32 | 13 | 12 | 7 | +12 | 51 |
Real Betis | 32 | 12 | 12 | 8 | +2 | 48 |
Valencia | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | +1 | 47 |
Villarreal | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | -4 | 42 |
Getafe | 32 | 9 | 13 | 10 | -6 | 40 |
Osasuna | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 39 |
Sevilla | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | -4 | 37 |
Las Palmas | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | -9 | 37 |
Alavés | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | -10 | 35 |
Rayo Vallecano | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | -12 | 34 |
Mallorca | 32 | 6 | 13 | 13 | -12 | 31 |
Celta Vigo | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | -10 | 31 |
Cádiz | 32 | 4 | 13 | 15 | -23 | 25 |
Granada | 32 | 3 | 9 | 20 | -28 | 18 |
AlmerÃa | 32 | 1 | 11 | 20 | -33 | 14 |
2023-24 Team Leaders
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