Barcelona midfielder Gavi has delivered a positive update on his recovery from knee surgery and has vowed to return at one hundred percent when he is cleared to play again.
Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos admitted coaching the club is one of the toughest jobs in football but is confident Xabi Alonso has the talent to turn their disappointing start to the season around.
Barcelona midfielder Pedri has voiced support for head coach Hansi Flick's high defensive line, while also praising the value he's added at the club.
Barcelona have been dealt a major defensive setback after defender Andreas Christensen suffered a serious knee injury that could keep him out for several months.
Marcelino Garcia Toral has said Villarreal were punished by key refereeing decisions as their six-match winning run in La Liga ended with a 2-0 home defeat against Barcelona at La Ceramica on Sunday.
Barcelona maintained their lead over Real Madrid in the LaLiga standings with a hard-fought 2-0 win over a Villarreal side that proved to be a tough nut to crack, despite going down to 10 men for most of the game.