Real Madrid were held to a third consecutive La Liga draw in a 1-1 tie at Girona on Sunday, allowing Barcelona to retain pole position.

After Pablo Ibanez fired the visitors into a surprise lead in the first minute, Barca hit back through teenage star Lamine Yamal, set up by the returning Raphinha.

Barcelona’s academy, renowned worldwide for producing legends like Leo Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Andres Iniesta—and today nurturing talents such as Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Fermin, and Gavi—continues to uphold its reputation as football’s greatest talent factory.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has strongly refuted Real Madrid's latest accusations, insisting that "Barca have never bribed any referee" as the tension between Spain's two biggest clubs flared up once again.

Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has revealed he holds an unwanted club record -- for excessive body fat -- but insists his love of food has never hindered him in his career between the posts.

Estevao scored a breathtaking solo Champions League goal to win the battle of the teenage prodigies against Lamine Yamal on Tuesday as Chelsea humbled 10-man Barcelona 3-0.

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said he will remember scoring the first goal at the team's rebuilt Camp Nou stadium "forever" after a 4-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga.

Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 4-0.

Barcelona will finally return to their reconstructed Camp Nou stadium against Athletic Bilbao on November 22 in La Liga, the club said Monday, after more than two years in exile.

The president, who was in charge at the time of Messi's departure, said he did not regret what happened because "Barca is above everything".

Argentina and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi said on Monday he had visited the renovated Camp Nou and hoped for a return one day to say his "goodbye".

Teenager Lamine Yamal also scored for Barca.

La Liga leaders Real Madrid were left frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, giving champions Barcelona a chance to close in on them.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admitted Friday he had enjoyed "insane" success as he prepares for the 1,000th game of a spectacular managerial career against Liverpool.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said he was happy to see Lamine Yamal back in form but cautioned that he must continue to manage his groin injury after the teenager inspired a 3-3 Champions League draw with Club Brugge on Wednesday.

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said Tuesday he is fit and ready to fire once more after an injury-hit start to the season.

Ferran Torres was also on target for the Catalan giants, who moved back into second place to trail leaders Real Madrid by five points.

Madrid's Brazil superstar Vinicius finally issued an apology on Wednesday, three days after his team defeated arch-rivals Barca 2-1, following his huff at being substituted at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham were on target as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 to win a tense Clasico and move five points clear of their rivals at the top of LaLiga on Sunday.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham says he is back to his best and eager to shine in Saturday’s El Clasico against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.