The reaction to Arsenal defeats is that they need a proven scorer, but it’s wide of the mark. PLUS: Barcelona have a nervy time in the Copa del Rey. Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
Vinícius Júnior and his Real Madrid teammates will not travel to Paris for the Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday, sources told ESPN, because they believe Manchester City midfielder Rodri will receive the award.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández disputed that his team’s performances are not as good as last season, although he acknowledged Real Madrid are in better form ahead of Sunday’s Spanish Supercopa final.
