The Catalan giants laid down a marker in their semi-final encounter by thrashing Athletic Bilbao 5-0, while maintaining an astounding 80 per cent possession. Flick hopes his team can put up a similarly dominating display in the first ‘El Clasico’ of the year

Formula One veteran Fernando Alonso is reportedly set to become a father for the first time, with reports claiming his partner, Spanish TV presenter Melissa Jimenez, is expecting their child in March 2026. The two have been in a relationship since 2023