Xavi, Barca's all-time leading appearance maker who lifted 25 trophies in a 17-year career with the club, has been linked with a return to the Catalans since they were beaten 3-2 by Atletico Madrid to exit the Spanish Super Cup on Thursday.

Xavi says would be 'dream' to coach Barca as pressure mounts on Valverde

Lionel Messi scored one penalty and missed another as Barcelona beat Real Valladolid 1-0 on Saturday to open up a seven-point lead at the top of La Liga. The Catalans played far below their vibrant best but were not troubled by the visitors at the Nou Camp as they ended a run of three consecutive draws in all competitions.

La Liga: Messi penalty helps under-par Barcelona beat Real Valladolid

With this draw, the Catalans are seven points clear at the top of the table

Goalless draw with Getafe FC frustrates Catalans

Catalonia`s deposed leader Carles Puigdemont Saturday launched his campaign for regional elections by calling on Catalans to make known their desire for independence

Polls must 'ratify' Catalonia's desire for independence: Puigdemont

Hundreds of thousands of Catalans marched Saturday to demand the release of regional officials jailed for their push for independence from Spain, which has left the country mired in a political crisis

Catalans inundate Barcelona to demand leaders' freedom

The skills needed to win independence are not those required to rebuild and run a successful state.

Catalonia: Secessionist movements rarely succeed

The mass rally took place to project their readiness in forming a new state in 2017

Catalans march on streets to demand break from Spain

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