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The Ghanaian Times
… However, Yamal, who became Barcelona’s youngest-ever captain in the previous round, again took over the captain’s armband when Pedri was replaced. …
Yamal magic fires Barca past Galatasaray in Champions LeagueJoy Online
… Midfielder Pedri combined with Dani Olmo for a one-two and neatly slotted home to score Barca’s fourth, before Olmo slithered between Valencia midfielders to slip Lamine Yamal through for his fourth goal of the campaign. …
Lopez stars as Barcelona put 5 past ValenciaJoy Online
… Former Leeds winger Raphinha, who had earlier hit the post, broke the deadlock in the 37th minute when he got past Athletic keeper Simon before finding the net after a through ball from Pedri. …
Barcelona comfortably beat Athletic as Rodri makes debutJoy Online
… The goal, however, came only minutes after they lost midfielder Gavi to an injury with Pedri coming on to replace him. …
Gordon makes two assist on debut as Barcelona thrash Elche 5-0The Chronicle
… A move to Barca would allow Rodri to join the title winners for the past two seasons and unite with national team-mates Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Pedri. …
Barcelona joins Real Madrid for Rodri’s signatureJoy Online
… Fabian Ruiz was the perfect foil beside him, justifying his selection ahead of Barcelona playmaker Pedri, while the defence once again showed their class. …
Superb Spain beat France to reach World Cup finalThe Ghanaian Times
… While individual brilliance has lit up France’s campaign, Spain have relied on collective menace a well-oiled machine founded on the silky passing of midfielders such as Rodri, Pedri and Fabian Ruiz, providing ammunition for teenage winger Lamine Yamal. …
France face Spain in epic World Cup blockbusterThe Ghanaian Times
… The keeper also denied Pedri and pushed away another potential score late in the half. …
Spain held to shock draw by Cape VerdeJoy Online
… In midfield, he named Pedri, Fabián Ruiz, Martín Zubimendi, Gavi, Rodri, Álex Baena and Merino. …
2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal leads Spain squad for tournamentJoy Online
… Fermin Lopez put them in front in the 45th minute after the masked attacking midfielder was put through by a fine pass from Pedri. …
Rashford scores as Barca close in on La Liga titleBarcelona and Lamine Yamal came from behind to beat Galatasaray 4-1 in their UEFA Champions League match in Istanbul, with Yamal dominating in the second half. The victory lifted Barcelona to the top of the Champions League table with two wins, while Galatasaray remain pointless.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Barcelona and Lamine Yamal came from behind to beat Galatasaray 4-1 in their UEFA Champions League match in Istanbul, with Yamal dominating in the second half. The victory lifted Barcelona to the top of the Champions League table with two wins, while Galatasaray remain pointless.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Barcelona defeated bottom-placed Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla, with Fermin Lopez starring and Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Pedri also scoring. The win moves Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid's loss to Real Betis.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona won 2–0 at home against Athletic Club with goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez, extending their unbeaten La Liga start. Rodri made his debut for Barcelona as a second-half substitute following his £65m transfer from Manchester City.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthony Gordon made two assists in five minutes after coming on as a substitute in Barcelona's 5-0 La Liga victory over Elche, beginning the reigning champions' title defence with a win.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona has obtained approval from Rodri to open contract negotiations with Manchester City, joining Real Madrid's long-standing interest in the 30-year-old midfielder, who is in the final year of his deal at City and currently recovering from back surgery.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Spain defeated France in the semi-final with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, advancing to the World Cup final on Sunday. The Spanish side controlled the match with disciplined defending and will face the winner of Saturday's other semi-final.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France and Spain meet in a World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France led by Kylian Mbappé (eight goals in six games) and Spain relying on possession-based football under Luis de la Fuente.
14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Spain, one of the pre-tournament favorites to win the World Cup, drew 0-0 with 67th-ranked Cape Verde on Monday in the first major shock of the group stage. Goalkeeper Vozinha made several saves to deny Spain's attack, while Cape Verde also had a late chance to win through Diney Borges' header.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man World Cup squad featuring Lamine Yamal but with no Real Madrid players, ahead of the tournament beginning in June. Spain, Euro 2024 champions who reached the round of 16 in 2022, open their campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Marcus Rashford scored as Barcelona defeated Getafe, extending their advantage over Real Madrid to 11 points with five games remaining in their pursuit of a second-successive La Liga title. The on-loan Manchester United forward struck in the second half, capitalizing on their rivals' draw the previous night.
25 April 2026 · Joy Online →