To secure extra time to meet city council approval, Barcelona asked UEFA for the club’s first Champions League fixture of the season—which would fall midway through September—to be on the road. The club’s first three La Liga matches are already confirmed as away games.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta spoke about the comparisons being drawn between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. Just a few weeks ago, Barcelona announced that Lamine Yamal would be the new wearer of the iconic No.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta addressed the comparisons being made between Lionel Messi and young forward Lamine Yamal. It’s hard not to think of Lionel Messi when watching Lamine Yamal shine for Barcelona.