The former Barcelona coach revealed Lionel Messi wanted to rejoin the club in 2023, but Joan Laporta allegedly prevented it, fearing his power would be undermined. This contradicts Xavi's own statements at the time.

Coach Alvaro Arbeloa's team took the lead after a 4-1 victory over Sociedad in round 24 on the evening of 14/2.

Coach Hansi Flick has promised his team will not give up after a 0-4 loss to Atletico in the King's Cup semi-final first leg on 12/2.

Barca suffered a heavy 4-0 loss to Atletico Madrid at Metropolitano Stadium in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on the evening of 12/2.

Incumbent president Joan Laporta stepped down on 9/2, paving the way for the 15/3 election.

Eighteen-year-old forward Lamine Yamal scored from approximately 25 meters, helping Barca defeat Mallorca 3-0 in La Liga's 23rd round on the evening of 7/2.

Barca narrowly defeated Albacete, a second-division team that previously eliminated Real Madrid, with a 2-1 scoreline in the King's Cup quarterfinals on the evening of 3/2.

Former barca defender Gerard Pique mocked alvaro arbeloa's defeat in his debut as real madrid's head coach.

Barca beat second-division team Racing Santander 2-0 in the King's Cup round of 16 on 15/1.