Xavi Hernández said Saturday’s crushing 4-2 defeat at Girona was emblematic of Barcelona’s shortcomings this season, but insisted his team have been the better side in their four games against their Catalan rivals and Real Madrid.
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.
Monterrey president Jose Antonio “Tato” Noriega said that the logistics and travel for Mexican clubs aren’t “fair” in the ongoing Leagues Cup tournament between Liga MX and MLS teams hosted in the U.S. and Canada.