Barcelona coach Xavi admits second-place must be secured ahead of Monday's clash with Real Sociedad. Finishing second would guarantee Barca a place in next season's Spanish Super Cup.
Xavi Hernandez has revealed the key position Barcelona have come up short in this season. La Blaugrana are battling to finish in second place in the run in with Real Madrid ending their La Liga title defence.
Aside from trying to finish in second place, which would ensure a financial boost because of qualifying for the Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona’s campaign is effectively over.
Villarreal coach Marcelino was delighted with their win against Sevilla. Alexander Sorloth struck an injury-time winner for the 3-2 victory. Marcelino said: "At the time I said that by conceding three goals per game we were going to suffer to maintain the category.
Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil insists Martin Zubimendi will stay this summer. The midfielder is being linked with Arsenal and Barcelona. But Imanol says: There have been rumours not only from Barcelona, but from many other big teams, because he is a great player and he is doing phenomenally, also this year with the Champions League showcase.
For Real Madrid’s 4-0 victory over Granada on Saturday, Carlo Ancelotti opted to make widespread changes from the side that started against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Soon enough, Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente will name his 26-man squad for Euro 2024. The vast majority of players have already been decided upon, but with the squads increasing from 23, there are more options for the 62-year-old to choose from.
Following a string of three defeats in four against Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Girona, Barcelona’s season has gone to a complete bust. All they can do now is fight for second place in La Liga, which would secure a place in next season’s Spanish Super Cup, thus bringing in much-needed funds.
The summer transfer window wouldn’t be on the horizon if there’s wasn’t speculation over the future of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The 25-year-old has been regularly linked with a move away over the last couple of years, and 2024 is no different, with rumoured interest from Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Kieran Tierney believes he has already played his last game for Arsenal as he prepares to leave Real Sociedad this summer. The Scotland international opted to join La Real on a season long loan at the start of the 2023/24 campaign with his first team opportunities limited at the Emirates Stadium.
Alaves manager Luis Garcia Plaza was expected to be fighting relegation to the last this season, but it’s been a sensational campaign for El Glorioso, securing safety with five matchdays to spare.
Barcelona have known for some time they would face competition if they tried to sign Martin Zubimendi, and with the door open to a move this summer, the number of competitors is on the rise.
Javi Galan says he's happy at Real Sociedad. The fullback is on-loan at La Real from Atletico Madrid. The 29-year-old has managed to play 17 matches for Real Sociedad, 16 of which from the start.
Real Sociedad pivot Martin Zubimendi has been performing at a top level for a number of years, and has been on the radar of a number of top clubs too, but thus far, has shown no desire to leave the club.
Atletico Madrid defender Javi Galan has indicated he wants to stay at Real Sociedad next season. The versatile left back opted to joined La Real on loan in January after a frustrating first six months in Madrid.
Premier League giants Arsenal may be closing in on a big money summer signing. The Gunners' attempts to lure Martin Zubimendi to the Emirates Stadium are proving successful.
Real Sociedad returned to winning ways last weekend after they saw off Las Palmas at the Reale Arena, and they will hope to take that momentum into Monday’s difficult clash against Barcelona at the Estadi Olimpic.
Barcelona are planning big moves during the summer, with top-level players wanted at defensive midfield and left wing. Martin Zubimendi and Joshua Kimmich have been identified for the former position, with Nico Williams being the leading target for the latter.
Manchester United’s quest for stability between the posts continues, with reports linking them to Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro. After a disappointing season from Andre Onana, the Red Devils are eyeing Remiro as a potential solution to their goalkeeping woes.
Real Sociedad goalkeeper lex Remiro is on the radar of Manchester United this summer. The Red Devils may be in the market for a new keeper, given Andre Onana's mixed first campaign.
Real Sociedad could see several of their big players leave during the upcoming summer transfer window. Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino and Robin Le Normand have all been linked with exits, and the latest to be so is goalkeeper Alex Remiro.
Barcelona have made bringing in a midfielder who can sit in front of the defence their number one priority this summer, and two names stand out as preferences for Xavi Hernandez: Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich and Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi.
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has provided an update on the condition of midfielder Jude Bellingham after he was substituted during the Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich, reported by GOAL.
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