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Franck Kessie's deflected shot was the difference between the two sides

Barcelona earn gutsy 1-0 win at Real Madrid

A tenacious Barcelona frustrated Real Madrid to secure a 1-0 win over their bitter rivals in an ill-tempered Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on Thursday.

Soccer • 02 Mar 23

Luis Enrique: 'Resounding' win could breed complacency

Luis Enrique warned overconfidence could cause Spain's downfall when they face Germany in their second Group E clash on Sunday.

Soccer • 26 Nov 22

Dani Garcia and Iker Muniain of Athletic Bilbao celebrate

European wrap: Contrasting fortunes for Real and Barca

Holders Barcelona were knocked out of the Copa del Rey after suffering a 3-2 defeat in extra-time at Athletic Bilbao in the last 16.

Soccer • 20 Jan 22

Ferran Torres can now play for Barcelona

Barca finally register Torres after Umtiti wage cut

Barcelona have confirmed they have finally been able to register Ferran Torres, but not before agreeing a new contract with defender Samuel Umtiti which increases the club's financial fair play quota.

Soccer • 10 Jan 22

Ferran Torres was unveiled at the Nou Camp.

Torres unveiled by Barca, then tests positive for Covid

Barcelona new boy Ferran Torres is raring to get started after completing his move from Manchester City, but may have to wait following news he returned a positive Covid-19 test hours after his unveiling.

Soccer • 03 Jan 22

The former Valencia forward spent a season and a half at City

Updated Barca's Torres has €1bn buyout clause after City move

Ferran Torres has completed his move from Manchester City to Barcelona, the Premier League champions have announced.

Soccer • 28 Dec 21

Guardiola said he understood Torres' decision to leave for Barcelona

Pep won't chase new striker despite Ferran Torres exit

Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City have no intention of signing a striker next month despite the imminent departure of Ferran Torres.

Soccer • 23 Dec 21

The Spanish international will now miss a period of vital tests for the Premier League champions

City's Torres could be sidelined until the new year

Manchester City forward Ferran Torres could be sidelined for up to three months, manager Pep Guardiola has revealed.

Soccer • 15 Oct 21

Torres is set for a spell on the sidelines

Manchester City forward Torres suffers broken foot

Manchester City forward Ferran Torres suffered a fractured foot whilst on international duty with Spain, his club have announced.

Soccer • 14 Oct 21

Ferran Torres improved his already impressive goal tally for Spain to 14 goals in 22 appearances

Torres confident of being fit for Nations League final

Ferran Torres expects to be available for Sunday's Nations League final after firing Spain to victory over European champions Italy before limping off injured.

Soccer • 07 Oct 21

Croatia's forward Mislav Orsic reacts to Spain's fifth goal

'Unspeakable sadness' for Croatia after Euros exit

Croatia were crestfallen following their exit from Euro 2020 in a 5-3 extra time defeat by Spain after a riveting fightback in their last 16 clash at Parken Stadium.

Soccer • 28 Jun 21