Barcelona

The Catalan side are coming off a win in El Clasico against Real Madrid, which put them 12 points clear, and will look to keep momentum going. On paper, ...

The Uruguayan picked up an injury against Real Madrid but was able to recover in time. The season hasn’t gone as either of them would have expected and have been linked with a move away from the Camp Nou. In this case, that goes for Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres who are both expected to start.

Lionel Messi faces an uncertain future with offers from Barcelona and Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal alongside the option of renewing his contract at Paris ...

[completed a stunning move to Riyadh-based club Al-Nassr](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-cristiano-ronaldo-alnassr-manutd-28793546) at the turn of 2023 and earns in the region of £173million per year. [PSG were one of 10 clubs fined](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/psg-ffp-mbappe-lionel-messi-27891617) for breaching FFP last year; €10m with a further €45m suspended alongside [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) sanctions should they fail to comply with FFP going forwards. [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-transfer-barcelona-psg-29605311#comments-section) Where will Messi be playing next season? [confirmed contact had been made with Messi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/barcelona-lionel-messi-xavi-psg-29602352) regarding a potential return to the Camp Nou. [future at PSG looks more uncertain than ever](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-sergio-ramos-psg-29589608). [joined PSG on a two-year contract](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-lionel-messi-psg-transfer-24707734) in the summer of 2021 – with his deal up for renewal in June and talks currently stalled. It comes as [L’Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Les-salaires-2023-de-la-ligue-1-faut-il-prolonger-messi-et-ramos-a-tout-prix/1388499) detail how PSG need Messi to drop his wage demands to stay at the club due to their need to comply with UEFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, the player does not wish to take a salary cut. In a press conference, the Barca boss explained: "There is the [financial] fair play issue, but more than anything it depends on Leo's intentions and [if he wants] to come back." He did not speak to Laporta at all during the event after the Barca president had assured his attendance. [Reports this week claimed](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-transfer-cristiano-ronaldo-29590607) that the offer for Messi from Saudi Arabia would see him earn even more than Ronaldo in a record-breaking deal. Such a move would pit Messi against Alongside [Sergio Ramos](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/sergio-ramos), his [contract talks have been put on hold](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-sergio-ramos-psg-29440311) by the [Ligue 1](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ligue-1) giants.

Following their latest Clasico triumph, Barcelona will be looking to open up a 15-point lead over Real Madrid at La Liga summit when the Catalan giants take ...

as well as how to stream live online. [Barcelona](https://www.goal.com/en/team/barcelona/agh9ifb2mw3ivjusgedj7c3fe) will be looking to open up a 15-point lead over Real Madrid at [La Liga](https://www.goal.com/en/primera-divisi%C3%B3n/34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t) summit when the Catalan giants take on rock-bottom [Elche](https://www.goal.com/en/team/elche/4yg9ttzw0m51048doksv8uq5r) on Saturday. GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S.

A return to Barcelona seemed like an impossible dream for the La Liga leaders, but it now appears to be a genuine possibility. Club officials launched an ...

The situation is now open, way more than it was in December when Messi was close to extending his contract with PSG.” [Barcelona](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/barcelona) have been desperate to re-sign Messi ever since he left in 2021, but with his contract at PSG winding down, they are closer than ever to making their dreams a reality. [CaughtOffside](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/04/01/barcelona-transfer-news-lionel-messi-psg/) that Barcelona are in the running to secure Messi’s signature, although an official offer has yet to be presented.

Elche's predicted line-up vs Barcelona: Edgar Badia; Jose Carmona, Heliberton Palacios, Gonzalo Verdu; Pedro Bigas, Carlos Clerc; Pere Milla, Omar Mascarell, ...

Tete Morente (Elche) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Fidel (Elche) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a set piece situation. Jules Koundé (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Marcos Alonso (Barcelona) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box. Ansu Fati (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box following a fast break. Gumbau (Elche) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Ferran Torres (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box. Pedro Bigas (Elche) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Elche 0, Barcelona 2. Barcelona now have a three-goal lead, as Gavi wins the ball back and feeds Lewandowski, who scores his second of the game.

Romano added that PSG have tabled a contract offer for Messi and that remains very much valid as they insist on renewing his deal. “But for sure, Barcelona are ...

The situation is now open, way more than it was in December when Messi was close to extending his contract with PSG.” “Barcelona feel they are in the race to sign Messi,” Romano said. The Catalans are yet to make an official offer for the Argentine, but the situation is wide open.

LaLiga leaders Barcelona can go 15 points clear of Real Madrid with a win at bottom club Elche. Kick-off at 3:00 p.m. ET.

26 Here they take on an Elche side desperate for points in a seemingly hopeless battle to avoid the drop. It’s been four long years, but Barcelona look as if they’re finally about to get their hands back on the LaLiga trophy. Over the course of the next 90 minutes, I’ll be bringing you build-up, team news and plenty, plenty more. They are joined on the treatment table for this clash by defender Andreas Christensen. Thanks for that one, guys. He's Elche's fourth (yes, fourth) manager this season after Machín, Jorge Almirón and Francisco. Two wins in 26 league matches, one and home and one away. He looks like he could be the front man in a Nirvana tribute band but this is in fact new Elche boss Sebastián Beccacace. Let's not beat around the bush here. Is that Eric García in midfield? Ronala Araújo is fit to play, Frenkie de Jong isn't.

Barcelona came out on top against Real Madrid in their last game before the international break. The Catalan giants are currently sat atop of La Liga with a ...

Barcelona will play archrivals Real Madrid in the second leg of Copa del Rey on 5th April. The Valencia based club haven't won any of their previous 20 matches against Barcelona in La Liga, losing each of their last seven clashes. Elche are currently sat at the bottom of La Liga with just 13 points from 26 games, winning just two games so far in La Liga.