Dropped Pedro slaps in transfer request after Clasico

Barcelona winger Pedro has slapped in a transfer request just 48 hours after his team’s defeat to Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season. With Luis Enrique counting on Luis Suárez, Pedro’s possibilities of getting a game at the club are looking incredibly slim. More on Pedro

Friday news: Valdés to Man Utd and Erik Lamela’s cheeky Rabona

Victor Valdés looks set to be off to Manchester United and the Red Devils have offered him their services to help in his rehabilitation. Argentine Erik Lamela scored a cheeky Rabona goal against Asteras Tripolis in Tottenham’s 5-1 win in the Europa League. More on these two stories

Real Madrid runs amok at Anfield in preparation of Clasico

Real Madrid ran amok at Anfield on Wednesday night ahead of the much awaited Clasico on Saturday.Los Blancos won by 3 goals to nil in a comfortable win where Liverpool hardly posed a threat to the 10 times European champions. More on this story

Frank de Boer disappointed in Ajax first half display

Frank de Boer was disappointed in Ajax’s first half display on Tuesday evening at the Nou Camp. Barcelona won by a comfortable 3-1 scoreline with De Boer unhappy with his team’s first half performance stating that Ajax gave Barça too much respect. More on Frank De Boer

Messi revitalised and club rediscovered says Gaizka Mendieta

Ex Valencia and Barcelona star Gaizka Mendieta has nothing but praise for coach Luis Enrique.
He believes the club has found its identity once more and Argentine Messi has been revitalised with his new deeper role within the team. More on Gaizka Mendieta