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FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates the fourth goal of his team after scoring against Real Sociedad during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad, at Anoeta stadium, in San Sebastian, northern Spain, Sunday, Jan.14, 2018. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Madrid soccer derby interrupted after Atletico fans throw objects on the field

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick looks on prior to the start of the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Barcelona at the Louis II stadium, in Monaco, Monaco, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

Flick optimistic that Pena can remain Barcelona’s starting goalkeeper in Ter Stegen’s absence

Associated Press

Barcelona's Jules Kounde (23) is congratulated after scoring his side's 3rd goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Valladolid at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Barcelona has its spending limit increased but remains well below Real Madrid’s cap

Associated Press

Alaves' Andoni Gorosabel, left, kicks the ball ahead of Real Madrid's Rodrygo during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Alaves and Real Madrid at the Mendizorroza stadium in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Ricardo Larreina)

Mallorca probing another racial-abuse incident after fan makes monkey gestures at Real Madrid game

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, third left, remonstrates after his goal was disallowed when referee Gil Manzano, center, who blew for time during the La Liga soccer match between Valencia and Real Madrid at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, Saturday, March 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

Bellingham gets 2-game suspension for complaining to referee who blew whistle before he scored

Associated Press

A housing block burns in Valencia, Spain, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. A fire engulfed two residential buildings in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia on Thursday, with reported injuries. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Soccer games involving Valencia and Levante postponed after deadly fire in eastern Spain

Associated Press

Real Madrid's Toni Kroos claps hands to supporters after winning the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid at the Red Bull arena stadium in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Real Madrid in good shape financially ahead of possible signing of Mbappe. Barcelona still struggles

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

PSG's Kylian Mbappe, right, scores his side's opening goal during the Champions League, round of 16, first leg soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Real Madrid at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, France, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Mbappe has told Paris Saint-Germain he will leave the club at the end of the season, it was reported on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)

Ancelotti not thinking about Mbappe just yet, says focus remains on winning this season

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior reacts during a Spanish La liga soccer match between Las Palmas and Real Madrid at the Gran Canaria stadium on the Canary island of Las Palmas, Spain, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerardo Ojeda)

Real Madrid overcomes Las Palmas to reclaim lead of Spanish league

By Joseph Wilson - Associated Press

Real Madrid players celebrate scoring their first goal during the Semi Final of Spanish Super Cup match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at Al Awal Park Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. (AP Photo)

Barcelona seeks morale boost against Real Madrid in Spanish Super Cup final held in Saudi Arabia

Associated Press

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski in action during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Almeria at the Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Xavi: Barcelona needs to ‘wake up,’ show some ‘soul’ if it still wants to succeed this season

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Barcelona's head coach Xavi Hernandez reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

Barcelona looks to regain best form and secure return to knockout stage of Champions League

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Spain's Gavi Paez is embraced by Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente as he is assisted from the field after injuring his leg during the Euro 2024 group A qualifying soccer match between Spain and Georgia at Jose Zorrilla Stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 19 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Barcelona and Real Madrid return to action after injuries to Gavi, Vinicius and Camavinga

By Joseph Wilson - Associated Press

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Alaves at the Montjuic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday Nov. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Lewandowski scores twice to rally Barcelona to 2-1 win over Alaves in Spanish league

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Inter Miami's and Argentina's national team player Lionel Messi receives the 2023 Ballon d'Or trophy during the 67th Ballon d'Or (Golden Ball) award ceremony at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Lionel Messi wins record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or

Associated Press

Barcelona players celebrate after Barcelona's Ilkay Gundogan scored his side's opening goal during the La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Gundogan calls for more ‘frustration’ from Barca players after loss to Madrid. Tchouameni injured

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Eder Militao leaves the pitch after an injury during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Athletic Club and Real Madrid at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Real Madrid defender Militao to undergo knee surgery after damaging ligament in league opener

Associated Press

FILE - German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan controls the ball during the official presentation after signing for FC Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, July 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort, File)

Barcelona and Madrid face uncertainty ahead of Spanish league season. Atletico could take advantage

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Fans try to get autographs from players after a Champions Cup soccer match between Juventus and Real Madrid, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Spanish league clubs to earn more TV revenue if they provide better access to players and coaches

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Players of Real Madrid wear jerseys with the name of team mate Vinicius Junior for a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Disgusted by racism targeting soccer’s Vinicius, his Brazilian hometown rallies to defend him

By David Biller - Associated Press