For months, speculation swirled through the corridors of Barcelona regarding the signature of Argentine striker Julian Alvarez, famously dubbed La Arana -- "The Spider."

Yamal, however, insists he will not beg for the coveted trophy. After helping Barça win LaLiga and Spain lift the World Cup, the teenager said he believes he had a strong year but is happy to leave the decision to others.

The reigning champions moved three points clear at the top of La Liga, after Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid lost 1-0 at Real Betis on Friday.

Martinez was reportedly among Barcelona’s options after the Catalan club’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez stalled. However, despite interest from one of Europe’s biggest clubs, the Inter star chose to remain in Italy.

Yamal, who was 19 years and 49 days old when he reached the landmark, became the youngest player in Barcelona history to score 50 goals for the senior side, surpassing the previous club milestone held by Josep Escola, who reached 50 goals in 1935 at the age of 20 years and 356 days.

Wantaway Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez returned to group training on Sunday after recovering from the illness that kept him out of training earlier this week and Saturday's 3-1 La Liga win over Sevilla.

Barcelona may have found their striker fix, and, surprisingly, it is not Julian Alvarez.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick indicated teenage star Lamine Yamal is finding his way back to his "top level" ahead of Monday's La Liga clash against Rayo Vallecano.

Coach Flick kept Raphinha playing up front as a makeshift number nine, after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

The first matches in this season's league phase will be played between Tuesday, September 8 and Thursday, September 10, with the final games in late January. UEFA is expected to announce the full fixture schedule on Saturday.

Atletico Madrid hardened their stance over a possible sale of striker Julian Alvarez to Barcelona on Thursday, ruling out any negotiations with the Spanish champions.

Barcelona have signed Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Fenerbahce, the Catalan giants said on Thursday.

The Spanish champions have been pursuing 2022 World Cup winner Alvarez but Atletico have thus far refused to sell the 26-year-old forward, who missed training on Wednesday due to illness.

Ferran Torres came off the bench to score a late double on his debut as Paris St Germain rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 with hosts Stade Rennais in their Ligue 1 season opener on Sunday.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club must find a "new Rodri" after the departure of the influential midfielder to Barcelona this week.

Regular football followers may feel a little estranged from the game this season. Fans, admirers and even rivals are bound to miss one familiar figure from the dugouts of the past two decades -- Pep Guardiola.

Barcelona have signed defender Joao Cancelo on a free transfer, the Spanish champions said Thursday.

Barcelona on Tuesday announced the signing of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri from Premier League side Manchester City.

Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish World Cup winner Rodri, a source from the Catalan club told AFP Sunday.

Spain's top flight kicks off the 2026/27 season on Saturday with Alaves hosting Getafe, although defending champions Barcelona and Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid are not in action yet.