Barcelona began their Copa del Rey title defence with a hard-fought victory over third-tier Guadalajara, eventually asserting their quality to progress.
Barcelona's veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen faces a defining moment in his career as coach Hansi Flick places the decision about his future firmly in the goalkeeper's own hands ahead of the Copa del Rey tie with CD Guadalajara today.
A Raphinha brace was enough to help Barcelona to a 2-0 win over Osasuna at Camp Nou on Sunday to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga.
Hansi Flick has insisted Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga counted for little, warning his players that maintaining focus over the long season would be the real challenge.
Eric Garcia has underlined his growing influence at Barcelona after admitting he has enjoyed adapting to several new positions under Hansi Flick this season.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says it is "fully acceptable" for Lamine Yamal to be "a bit annoyed" after being substituted in the 2-1 UEFA Champions League victory against Eintracht Frankfurt.