MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 13: Julián Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between Atletico de Madrid and Manchester United at Estadio Metropolitano on October 13, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
(Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Getty ImagesBarcelona have been fined €602 for their pursuit of Julian Alvarez in the summer transfer window.
Lamine Yamal has reacted to missing out on the Ballon d’Or in a post on Instagram.
Alejandro Balde still has doubts about his future at Barcelona due to his lack of game time this season.
However, an injury to Xavi Espart could see him given a chance to get his career back in track at Camp Nou.
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 13: Julián Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between Atletico de Madrid and Manchester United at Estadio Metropolitano on October 13, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Getty Images
Barcelona have been fined €602 for their pursuit of Julian Alvarez in the summer transfer window. Atletico accused the Catalans of making an approach for the forward without first notifying the club in writing.
Lamine Yamal has reacted to missing out on the Ballon d’Or in a post on Instagram. The forward is confident he will pick up the prize in the future but says “good things take time.”
Pau Cubarsi will receive the Golden Boy award at a ceremony on December 14th. The winner has not yet been announced but it’s an ‘open secret’ that the defender has claimed top spot.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is backing Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or many times in his career after seeing the Barcelona forward miss out on Monday night to Harry Kane.
Alejandro Balde still has doubts about his future at Barcelona due to his lack of game time this season. However, an injury to Xavi Espart could see him given a chance to get his career back in track at Camp Nou.
Hansi Flick has used 10 different combinations in defence this season but will have to find a new one against Alaves due to injuries to Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen and Xavi Espart. Jules Kounde could make his return.
