Match review
Barcelona 5-0 Athletic Club: A Deconstruction
The scoreline read 5-0, but that number alone fails to capture the systematic dismantling that unfolded in Saudi Arabia.
Ernesto Valverde
Opinion
9 years of Barca's "Rebuild" and "Revolution"
Barcelona's transfer strategy over the past nine years can be summed up in one word: shambolic. Despite acquiring 57 professionals and promoting 31 youth players, the squad remains unbalanced and incomplete
Profile
Nico Williams - the winger Barca need ?
Imperfection is what makes Nico Williams so enthralling. He's not some media-trained PR engine or tactical robot. He's a footballer with rough edges, a diamond still being cut.
Preview
Athletic Club opposition analysis: Xavi vs Valverde Round 2
Athletic Club’s defensive structure is still solid but a couple of squeaky wheels alongside some mechanical flaws could cause trouble for Valverde’s men when they welcome the Catalan giants at San Mames this Sunday.