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The Namibian
… Ruiz, brought in for Pedri, wasted no time combining with Rodri to dominate the ball and Barcelona’s teen sensation Lamine Yamal curled an early shot just wide of the far post. …
Merino strikes late as Spain beat Belgium to set up France World Cup semiThe Namibian
… Pedri pinged a ball wide left to Cucurella, whose cross to Oyarzabal was calmly side-footed past the ‘keeper. …
Spain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup winThe Namibian
… Barca battled through the second half without creating much until Ferran Torres lashed home with a volley from Pedri’s pass. …
Barca edge Celta but lose match winner Yamal to injuryThe Namibian
… Midfielder Pedri Gonzalez and 18-year-old winger Yamal played the full match as Flick tried not to let the second leg disrupt the team’s league campaign. …
Yamal shines as Barca thrash Espanyol to extend Liga leadThe Namibian
… Veteran Atletico midfielder Koke was fortunate to stay on the pitch after fouls on Dani Olmo, Pedri and Yamal were only punished with a yellow card, to Barca supporters’ fury. …
Atletico punish 10 man Barcelona, take control of Champions League tieThe Namibian
… Substitute Pedri found Yamal in space and as Boiro slipped the 18-year-old whipped the ball into the top corner, in off the post, for his 19th goal of the season across all competitions. …
Yamal class secures Barca narrow win at Athletic BilbaoThe Namibian
… Yamal bent another shot agonisingly wide from the edge of the box as he chased his first ever treble, which eventually came after substitute Pedri played him in with an inch-perfect pass. …
First Yamal hat trick helps Liga leaders Barcelona beat VillarrealThe Namibian
… fault, it does not absolve the Blaugrana of two worrying displays. “We are not in a good mood, not in a good moment,” admitted Flick. “I gave the team two days off, because I think it’s important that they reset.” The coach said his side, who hope to have playmaker Pedri Gonzalez …
Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recoveryThe Namibian
… Player to watch: Frenkie de Jong Barcelona’s Dutch midfielder De Jong will have to take a step forward and help control midfield in the absence of his usual partner Pedri, who will be out for the next month. …
Vinicius revival can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid lift offThe Namibian
… Soler was dismissed for an ugly foul on Pedri before nine minutes of stoppage time were added on. …
Real Sociedad end Barca winning streak to tighten Liga title raceMikel Merino scored a late goal to send Spain through to the World Cup semi-final with a 2-1 victory over Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Friday. Spain will face tournament favorites France in Dallas on Tuesday.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Mikel Merino scored a late goal to send Spain through to the World Cup semi-final with a 2-1 victory over Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Friday. Spain will face tournament favorites France in Dallas on Tuesday.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Spain advanced to the World Cup knockout round with a 3-0 victory over Austria in Los Angeles, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (two) and Pedro Porro, setting up a last-16 matchup against either Portugal or Croatia.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona defeated Celta Vigo 1-0 in La Liga, moving nine points clear of Real Madrid with six matches remaining, but lost teenage forward Lamine Yamal to a hamstring injury after he won and converted the match-winning penalty. Joao Cancelo also left the field injured in the tight encounter.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Lamine Yamal assisted twice and scored in Barcelona's 4-1 derby victory over Espanyol, extending their advantage over Real Madrid to nine points with seven games remaining. The win came as Barcelona prepare for a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth scored to give Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, with Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi sent off before half-time. Barcelona must stage a comeback in the second leg next Tuesday in Madrid to advance to the semi-finals.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Teenage star Lamine Yamal scored in the 68th minute to secure Barcelona a 1-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, restoring the champions' four-point lead over Real Madrid in La Liga.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Lamine Yamal scored a hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 win over Villarreal, becoming the youngest player to achieve the feat in La Liga this century at 18 years old. The victory extended Barcelona's lead at the top of the league to four points above Real Madrid.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick faces mounting pressure following two consecutive defeats to Girona and Atletico Madrid, as the Catalan club falls behind Real Madrid in La Liga. Flick acknowledged the team is not in good form due to injuries and fatigue, but resisted calls to adjust his ultra-attacking tactics ahead of Sunday's match against Levante.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Vinicius Junior's resurgent form, highlighted by a dominant display in Real Madrid's 6-1 Champions League win over Monaco, has lifted the team ahead of a crucial La Liga clash with Villarreal where victory could move them top of the table. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa has backed the Brazilian winger publicly, and Vinicius has credited the fans' support for his return to form after a lengthy scoring drought.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Sociedad defeated Barcelona 2-1 on Sunday, ending the Catalan side's 12-match unbeaten run and narrowing their La Liga lead over Real Madrid to a single point. Barcelona had multiple disallowed goals and hit the woodwork four times but could not overcome goalkeeper Alex Remiro's crucial saves.
19 January 2026 · The Namibian →