Vitor Roque's transfer from Barcelona to Palmeiras is set to fall through due to the Royal Spanish Football Federation's [RFEF] regulations which prevent Real Betis cutting his loan short, various sources have told ESPN.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is optimistic Lamine Yamal will be fit to face Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal at the Olympic Stadium on Tuesday.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his side must "improve a lot" despite winning 2-0 away at Las Palmas on Saturday to return to the top of LaLiga.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick launched an impassioned defence of referees in Spain on Friday, criticising how they have been treated and calling on the RFEF to take action.

Liverpool have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16, while holders Real Madrid face local rivals Atlético Madrid.

Lamine Yamal has said it would be "impossible" for him to leave Barcelona and that he never hears about offers from other clubs.

Barcelona's financial situation continues to improve after LaLiga confirmed their annual spending cap is now over €463 million ($483.7m), an increase of nearly €40m from the beginning of the season.

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On loan Manchester United winger Antony scored for the third consecutive game to continue his excellent start to life in Spain as Real Betis beat nine-man Real Sociedad 3-0 on Sunday.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has warned his players against showing "weakness" by arguing with referees after Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham was sent off

Athletic Club forward Iñaki Williams has said teammate Maroan Sannadi was racially abused by home supporters during his side's 1-1 draw away at Espanyol in LaLiga on Sunday.

Espanyol have expressed their "total condemnation" of an "unacceptable" incident in which Barcelona's Mapi León appeared to touch their player Daniela Caracas in the crotch area during Sunday's Catalan derby in Liga F.

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Manchester United winger Antony continued his fine start to life on loan at Real Betis with his first goal for the LaLiga side during Saturday's game at Celta Vigo.

Ferran Torres scored a hat trick in the first half hour to lead Barcelona to a 5-0 victory over Valencia and a spot in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey.

Barcelona missed out on over €7 million ($7.2m) as part of Nico Gonzalez's €60m ($62m) transfer to Manchester City after Porto exercised a clause before the move.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick labelled Lamine Yamal "a genius" after the forward's devastating dribbling helped seal a 1-0 win against Alavés in LaLiga.

Barcelona's 46 game unbeaten streak in Liga F was ended by struggling Levante on Saturday as they lost 2-1.

Manchester City are weighing up a move for FC Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez, a source has told ESPN.

Barcelona have requested an extension to the lease at the Olympic Stadium until the end of May.