Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández asked if reports suggesting Ansu Fati could join Real Madrid were a joke after Carlo Ancelotti refused to completely shut down a surprise move for the forward.
Years of decline saw perennial Premier League side Sunderland relegated down two divisions. Drawn against rival Newcastle in the FA Cup gives them a chance to shine.
Xavi Hernández labelled Barcelona’s performance against Real Sociedad as unacceptable and blamed it on an El Clásico hangover despite coming away with a 1-0 win from the Reale Arena.
