Messi sealed the victory in the 89th minute with a “brilliant finish” from a free kick from a “considerable distance.” Thus, ...

Lionel Messi's 45th Clasico on Saturday could also be his last as Barcelona look to rubberstamp their progress under Ronald Koeman by beating Real Madrid and claiming top spot in La Liga. The reward ...

The biggest match in club football takes place this weekend as Real Madrid host rivals Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first Clasico of the season. It will feature superstars like Jude ...

Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale were both left on the bench for the Copa del Rey semi-final between Barcelona and Real Madrid on Wednesday. Messi had felt pain in his thigh during Barca's draw against ...

Vinicius Junior argues with Barcelona forwards Raphinha and Lamine Yamal (right) Oscar del Pozo/AFP via Getty Images The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) ...

Lionel Messi was momentarily forced off after a clash with Real Madrid's Marcelo. Getty Lionel Messi required medical attention in Sunday's 3-2 Clasico win when a first-half clash with Marcelo left ...

David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez scored as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday in the rivals' first clash since the exit of Lionel Messi. Defender Alaba turned goal-scorer in the 32nd ...

It was a thrilling match at the Bernabeu, with the teams attacking from the start and giving both goalkeepers plenty of work.

Messi sealed the victory at 89 minutes with a "brilliant finish" from a free kick from a "considerable distance." Thus, ...