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Barcelona's Deco: Anthony Gordon a better fit than Marcus Rashford Barcelona's Deco: Anthony Gordon a better fit than Marcus Rashford

Barcelona sporting director Deco said the club signed Anthony Gordon over Marcus Rashford because he fits the team's style of play better.

Barcelona midfielder Rodri apologises for Valencia 'weak' criticism Barcelona midfielder Rodri apologises for Valencia 'weak' criticism

Barcelona midfielder Rodri has apologised after television images showed him calling Valencia a "really bad" and "weak" team during last weekend's 5-0 win at Mestalla.

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Flick: Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d'Or Flick: Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d'Or

Flick: Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d'Or

Who are Sabah FK, Champions League debutants, Arsenal/Man United opponents? Who are Sabah FK, Champions League debutants, Arsenal/Man United opponents?

Sabah, a club near the Iranian border that didn't exist a decade ago, with a coach who owes his career to a Lithuanian quiz show, are in this season Champions League. How did they make it?

UCL talking points: Mourinho's blueprint to win the Champions League UCL talking points: Mourinho's blueprint to win the Champions League

Kylian Mbappé up front and Thibaut Courtois in goal; does Jose Mourinho really need any more than that? ESPN's Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti, Rob Dawson and Sam Tighe weigh in on all the moments that mattered from Matchday 1 so far.

Moreno hails Barcelona's Raphinha for 'No. 9 clinic' Moreno hails Barcelona's Raphinha for 'No. 9 clinic'

Moreno hails Barcelona's Raphinha for 'No. 9 clinic'

Champions League recap: Ødegaard scores Arsenal winner, Liverpool defeat Atleti Champions League recap: Ødegaard scores Arsenal winner, Liverpool defeat Atleti

The UEFA Champions League is back this week! Enjoy all that happened from Wednesday's league phase matches across Europe.

Barcelona's Flick says 'special' Yamal deserves Ballon d'Or Barcelona's Flick says 'special' Yamal deserves Ballon d'Or

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says Lamine Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d'Or after another glittering display in Wednesday's 5-1 Champions League win against Feyenoord.

Leading the line and leading by example, Raphinha is central to Barca's hot start Leading the line and leading by example, Raphinha is central to Barca's hot start

Raphinha scored twice and set the tone in Wednesday's 5-1 destruction of Feyenoord, the latest dominant win of Barcelona's young season.

Barcelona, Raphinha continue historic start in rout of Feyenoord Barcelona, Raphinha continue historic start in rout of Feyenoord

Barcelona and their Brazilian forward Raphinha continued their prolific start to the new season with a 5-1 rout of Feyenoord in their opening Champions League clash on Wednesday.

LALIGA Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Barcelona 4 +15 12
2 Alavés 4 +7 10
3 Real Madrid 4 +7 9
4 Real Betis 4 0 9
5 Deportivo 4 +3 8
6 Atlético Madrid 4 +1 7
7 Sevilla 4 +1 7
8 Osasuna 4 -1 7
9 Real Sociedad 5 -2 7
10 Athletic Club 4 +1 6
11 Levante 4 0 5
12 Espanyol 4 +1 4
13 Racing Santander 4 -1 4
14 Rayo Vallecano 4 -3 4
15 Getafe 4 -3 4
16 Celta Vigo 5 -3 3
17 Villarreal 4 -2 2
18 Málaga 4 -6 2
19 Elche 4 -7 1
20 Valencia 4 -8 1
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
11 Raphinha 6 4 1
10 Lamine Yamal 4 4 0
7 Fermín López 4 4 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
17 Anthony Gordon 4 4 0
12 Xavi Espart 2 4 0
7 Fermín López 2 4 4