In a historic first, head coach Luis de la Fuente has named a Barcelona-heavy Spain World Cup squad with zero Real Madrid players. Lamine Yamal and Mikel Merino headline the 26-man roster.

No Real Madrid player picked in Barcelona-heavy Spain FIFA World Cup squad

In the 79th minute of the game, Garcia was found guilty of pulling down Atletico's Alexander Sorloth. Referee Clement Turpin checked the VAR review before sending centre-back out of the pitch. 

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Spanish police on Wednesday said they were investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants that were heard during a Spain-Egypt international football match in Barcelona, which the prime minister said "tarnish" the country. 

Yamal slams Spanish fans for 'intolerable' anti-Muslim chants during Egypt friendly; Police launch investigation

The Spanish player, aged only 18 years and 240 days, is now the youngest to play 30 UEFA Champions League matches and he celebrated it with a brilliant injury-time rescue act for his team as Barcelona drew first leg of R16 Champions League match 1-1 vs Newcastle United.

Champions League | WATCH - Lamine Yamal saves Barcelona vs Newcastle in historic UCL appearance

Lamine Yamal continues hot form in the Barcelona jersey this season, smashing four goals in last four games.

Lamine Yamal among goals for Barcelona but pace, passing disappoints coach Hansi Flick

Barcelona took the lead early when Lamine Yamal scored in the sixth minute after Dani Olmo delivered a perfect pass. The 18-year-old stayed calm, beat goalkeeper Inaki Pena and finished with a composed strike.

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Barcelona leads rivals Real Madrid by just one point in the Liga standings, having played 21 games each. 

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Having seen Real Madrid eliminated at second-tier Albacete on Wednesday Barca coach Hansi Flick named a fairly strong side, including teenage star Lamine Yamal.

Copa del Rey: Torres, Yamal shine Barcelona edge Racing Santander to reach quarters

Even though Ronaldo and Barcelona have a history together, with it more to do with his former football foe Lionel Messi, he appreciating an emerging superstar from his rival club had everyone applauding the legend’s gesture.

Barcelona's Yamal grabbed Cristiano Ronaldo's attention with his mention in award speech

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was asked at his pre-match press conference on Monday whether Spain international Yamal, just three months younger than Estevao, would be a good role model for his player.

Premier League: Enzo Maresca urges Chelsea's Estevao to ignore Lamine Yamal comparisons

Barcelona's assistant coach, Marcus Sorg, filling in for the suspended Hansi Flick, said the atmosphere might have affected Yamal's flat display.

Barcelona’s Yamal falls flat in Classico as Real players take jibe at young sensation

Ousmane Dembele, who won a treble of the Champions League, French Ligue 1, and Coupe de France with PSG, became the latest Frenchman to win the prestigious honour, joining the likes of Karim Benzema, Zinedine Zidane, and Michel Platini.

French forward Ousmane Dembele wins 2025 Ballon d'Or, Spain's Lamine Yamal settles for Kopa Trophy

Presented annually by France Football since 1956, the Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious accolade a footballer can receive in recognition of outstanding achievements and exceptional talent.

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Yamal played twice for Spain in the 2026 World Cup qualifying wins against Bulgaria and Turkey last week.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick blasts Spain over Lamine Yamal’s injury

The 18-year-old winger, often compared to the Argentine superstar who also came through the club's La Masia youth academy, helped the Catalan giants win a domestic treble last season.

Lamine Yamal gets into Messi's shoes with Barcelona's number 10 shirt takeover

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Flick's side started slowly in Cornella, with Espanyol, 16th, looking dangerous on the counter-attack and keen to secure their top-flight survival. Sports, Football

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Spain progressed 5-4 on penalties after a wildly entertaining 5-5 aggregate tie, another stepping stone on his journey to the top of the game. Football sports

Nations League: Lamine Yamal hits and misses on same night as Spain get into semis

Sports, Football: Barcelona's 17-year-old Lamine Yamal scored and helped create two more goals as Hansi Flick's side ran riot at the Olympic Stadium in Copa del Rey.


Copa del Rey: Lamine Yamal drives Barcelona past into quarterfinals against Real Betis

La Liga leaders Barcelona suffered a dramatic collapse in a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Saturday. Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski's goals put the Catalans in a healthy position but Marc Casado's red card in the 82nd minute helped Celta snatch a point.

La Liga leaders Barcelona suffer late collapse at Celta Vigo in Lamine Yamal’s absence

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Friday he would ask his players if they can win without injured teenage winger Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old will miss the visit to face Celta Vigo on Saturday in La Liga with an ankle problem.

Barcelona must learn to win without prodigy Lamine Yamal, urges coach Hansi Flick

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No Real Madrid player picked in Barcelona-heavy Spain FIFA World Cup squad

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Yamal slams fans for 'intolerable' anti-Muslim chants during Egypt friendly

WATCH - Lamine Yamal saves Barcelona vs Newcastle in historic UCL appearance

Yamal among goals for Barcelona but pace, passing disappoints coach Hansi Flick

La Liga 2025-26: Yamal stars as Barcelona defeat Elche 3-1

Yamal’s super strike vs Oviedo powers Barcelona back to top of Liga standings

Copa del Rey: Torres, Yamal shine Barcelona edge Racing Santander to reach QF

Yamal grabbed Cristiano Ronaldo's attention with his mention in award speech

Premier League: Maresca urges Chelsea's Estevao to ignore Yamal comparisons

Lamine Yamal falls flat in Classico as Real players take jibe at young sensation

Ousmane Dembele wins 2025 Ballon d'Or, Lamine Yamal settles for Kopa Trophy