Laporta 'convinced' Messi will sign Barca deal
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said he is convinced Lionel Messi will stay, but sources told ESPN he hasn't yet offered him a new deal.
2020 Schedule
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20-5-5, 3rd in Spanish Primera División
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Pique escapes punishment for ref comments
Barcelona's Gerard Pique will not be punished by the Spanish Football Federation for comments he made that suggested referees favour Real Madrid.
What Barcelona can do hold on to Lionel Messi (0:53)
Will Lionel Messi finish his career in MLS? (1:00)
Barca top Madrid as Forbes' most valuable club
Barcelona have leapfrogged Real Madrid to become the world's most valuable club with a valuation of $4.76 billion, according to Forbes.
Has Lionel Messi played his final El Clasico for Barcelona? (1:12)
Savvy Real Madrid teach Barcelona a Clasico lesson
Real Madrid's Clasico win was won long before a ball was kicked, with Zinedine Zidane setting up his team to easily exploit Barca's inexperience.
Furious Koeman: Barca deserved pen vs. Real
Ronald Koeman was left exasperated that Barcelona weren't awarded a late penalty as they were beaten 2-1 by Real Madrid.
Why Messi was unable to make an impact in El Clasico (1:50)
Moreno: I never saw this coming from Real Madrid (1:46)
How Zidane's tactics got the better of Barcelona (2:08)
Real Madrid beat Barcelona to take La Liga lead
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 to leap their 'Clasico' foes, as well as city rivals Atletico Madrid, to go top of the table.
Klopp's moan discredited Real Madrid - Koeman
Ronald Koeman has said Jurgen Klopp's complaints about playing at the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in midweek discredited Real Madrid.
Benzema: El Clasico is the greatest game in the world (2:03)
Messi, Ramos have helped define Clasico. Will this be their last?
Saturday's epic clash isn't just a battle between two rivals and title hopefuls. It may be the last Clasico for two stars who embody this fixture.
Messi needs to stay at Barcelona - Zidane
Zinedine Zidane has said he hopes Lionel Messi stays at Barcelona, saying his presence is "good for La Liga".
Sources: U.S. teen Konrad can leave Barcelona
Barcelona will listen to offers for Konrad de la Fuente with clubs in Spain and Germany interested in the United States winger, sources told ESPN.
Barcelona & Man United back in Shaka's power rankings (2:08)
Barca favourites vs. 'tired' Real Madrid in El Clasico (1:41)
Di Maria leaving PSG to join Messi at Barcelona? (0:53)
Barca's Griezmann nets hat trick with third child born on same date!
Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann is a World Cup winner with France, but he is clearly also a world-class family planner.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Man City await Messi decision amid Haaland interest
Man City, who got a good look at Erling Haaland, are still waiting for Lionel Messi to make his decision. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
What will Barcelona's latest win do to Atletico Madrid's psyche? (1:10)
Dembele 7/10 as late goal gives Barcelona win, closes gap on Atletico Madrid
Ousmane Dembele's late brilliant finish gave Barcelona a huge win over Valladolid and cut the gap to just one point with Atletico Madrid.
Barca cut Atleti's lead to one with Dembele winner
Ousmane Dembele scored late to hand Barcelona all three points against Real Valladolid at the Camp Nou on Monday.
2020-21 La Liga Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atletico Madrid | 30 | 20 | 7 | 3 | +32 | 67 |
| Real Madrid | 30 | 20 | 6 | 4 | +29 | 66 |
| Barcelona | 30 | 20 | 5 | 5 | +43 | 65 |
| Sevilla FC | 30 | 19 | 4 | 7 | +20 | 61 |
| Real Sociedad | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | +16 | 47 |
| Real Betis | 30 | 14 | 5 | 11 | -3 | 47 |
| Villarreal | 30 | 11 | 13 | 6 | +10 | 46 |
| Granada | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | -14 | 39 |
| Levante | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | -2 | 38 |
| Celta Vigo | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | -7 | 37 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | +6 | 37 |
| Cádiz | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | -18 | 35 |
| Valencia | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | -5 | 34 |
| Osasuna | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | -11 | 34 |
| Getafe | 30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | -12 | 30 |
| Huesca | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | -14 | 27 |
| Real Valladolid | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | -14 | 27 |
| Elche | 30 | 5 | 11 | 14 | -19 | 26 |
| Alavés | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -23 | 24 |
| Eibar | 30 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -14 | 23 |
2020-21 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference431st
Goals Scored691st
Assists451st
Goals Conceded264th