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Barcelona Stays in Pot 1 for 2026-27 Champions League

Barcelona Stays in Pot 1 for 2026-27 Champions League

The Catalans will play eight league phase matches, four at home and four on the road, against clubs from the other pots and associations.

By EnPelotas Staff
Liga Premier

Bournemouth vs Everton in Premier League Matchday 2

Both sides arrive needing points, and they'll clash at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, August 29.

Champions League draw set for August 27

Champions League draw set for August 27

PSG will look to complete a third straight title while Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayern Munich fight to knock them off the throne.

Bundesliga

Bayern opens Bundesliga against Stuttgart

The champions arrive fresh off a Supercup win, while Stuttgart looks to make amends after losing the German Cup final.

Barcelona Aims to Extend Hot Start Against Athletic

Barcelona Aims to Extend Hot Start Against Athletic

Barca arrives having scored five goals and conceded none, while Athletic Club has lost four of its last five matches.

Celta and Osasuna fight for first win

Celta and Osasuna fight for first win

Both sides arrive level on points after opening-day draws, though Celta enters as a modest favorite on home turf.

Adidas readies its final Champions League balls

Adidas readies its final Champions League balls

Nike has reportedly landed the competition's contract for $45 million a year, ending 25 years of the German brand's dominance in the tournament.

River set to collect $15 million for three World Cup winners

River set to collect $15 million for three World Cup winners

The Nunez club stands to receive solidarity payments if the transfers of Exequiel Palacios, Enzo Fernandez and Julian Alvarez go through in Europe.

Argentina plans three post-World Cup friendlies

Argentina plans three post-World Cup friendlies

The AFA has scrapped a match in China and is negotiating opponents in South America and Asia to keep the team sharp under Scaloni.

Aranda Fractures Fibula, Out for Season

Aranda Fractures Fibula, Out for Season

The Boca defender was injured during a warmup rondo and will require surgery, with an estimated recovery of 3 to 6 months.

Deportes

Barcelona Still Chasing Julián Álvarez

The Barcelona president insists on his interest in the Argentine forward while Atlético refuses to discuss any departure.

Almada Inherits a Cash-Strapped América After Jardine's $60 Million Era

Almada Inherits a Cash-Strapped América After Jardine's $60 Million Era

The Uruguayan coach is making do with the assets on hand as he awaits the Leagues Cup matchup against Columbus Crew.

Barcelona won't give up on Julian Alvarez

Barcelona won't give up on Julian Alvarez

Laporta confirmed the offer remains on the table and that the club wants to be the destination if the Argentine forward leaves Atletico.

Marmoush leaves City for Tottenham on mandatory loan deal

Marmoush leaves City for Tottenham on mandatory loan deal

The Egyptian forward heads to the London club in search of playing time he couldn't get behind Haaland at Manchester City.

Luis Díaz faces his second Champions League with a more mature Bayern

Luis Díaz faces his second Champions League with a more mature Bayern

The Colombian winger has evolved his game after a breakout European campaign in his first year in Germany.

Libertadores 2026 quarterfinals: all matchups confirmed

Libertadores 2026 quarterfinals: all matchups confirmed

Estudiantes will take on Corinthians, Fluminense faces Platense, Independiente del Valle meets Flamengo, and Palmeiras squares off against Liga de Quito.

Martirena snubs Santos, Neymar for Nacional

Martirena snubs Santos, Neymar for Nacional

The fullback landed in Montevideo after a week of intense negotiations, including a surprise call from the Brazilian star who tried to talk him out of it.

Deportes

Nacional and Cali play their 250th clásico

Morelos and Benedetti will be the key figures in a duel where both sides are looking to move closer to the top of the table.

Santa Fe visits River in Sudamericana looking for second win in Argentina

Santa Fe visits River in Sudamericana looking for second win in Argentina

The Colombian club has a rough record in Argentina, but the only time it ever won on Argentine soil, it went on to lift a continental title.

Liga Premier

Arsenal Premier League champs: now they want Europe

Arteta's side ended its English drought with a solid title run and is already preparing its push for the Champions League, the one trophy that keeps eluding them.

Champions League

Bayern wins Bundesliga and Cup but falls to PSG

Kompany's side claimed the domestic double but was eliminated in the Champions League semifinals, proof that Bundesliga dominance still isn't enough on the continent.

Atlético: Álvarez absent from training due to illness

Atlético: Álvarez absent from training due to illness

The Argentine forward had a rough night, but everything suggests he will be available for Saturday's match against Sevilla.

Flick calls up Rodri and Balde for Athletic Club

Flick calls up Rodri and Balde for Athletic Club

The German coach confirmed that Rodri will get minutes, while Balde returns to the squad after being left out for the league opener against Elche.

Man City Signs Bouaddi for $117M

Man City Signs Bouaddi for $117M

The 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder signed a five-year deal, becoming the most expensive departure in Ligue 1 history.

Manchester City signs Bouaddi for $116 million

Manchester City signs Bouaddi for $116 million

The young Lille midfielder becomes the most expensive signing in Premier League history for a player under 20.

Bundesliga

Bayern locks in Eberl and Dreesen through 2029

The Bavarian club is banking on continuity in its leadership after winning the Bundesliga and the German Cup.

Bayern Munich Favored for Third Straight Title

Bayern Munich Favored for Third Straight Title

Kompany's side adds signings like Saibari and welcomes back Musiala, while Kane enters the season after scoring 61 goals last year.

Juventus Shakes Up Goalkeeping Corps, Vicario Named Starter

Juventus Shakes Up Goalkeeping Corps, Vicario Named Starter

Di Gregorio heads to Bournemouth on loan, Perin moves to Palermo, and Grabara arrives as backup from Wolfsburg.

Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Player of the Year

Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Player of the Year

The Manchester United captain beat out Haaland and Rice after setting a new Premier League record for assists in a single campaign.

Cafu, Roberto Carlos Back Infantino at FIFA

Cafu, Roberto Carlos Back Infantino at FIFA

Champions like Zanetti, Cambiasso and Pastore push back against criticism from European legends over the president's leadership.

    
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