Way-too-early look at next season: Real Madrid land Mbappe?
The 2018-19 season isn't over yet, but it's time to look ahead to summer. Here are our predictions for what could happen in Europe's top clubs.
2018 Schedule
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2018 Schedule
20-6-2, 1st in Spanish Primera División
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Mariner: I hope Coutinho stays at Barcelona (2:29)
Sources: Messi will be fit to face Espanyol
Messi returned to the Argentina team for the first time since the World Cup as they lost 3-1 to Venezuela in Madrid on Friday.
Sources: Nike key to De Jong's Barca move
Company, which is a sponsor of both Barca and De Jong, will be paying a large amount of the midfielder's salary, sources close to the club said.
Sources: Barca open to Coutinho sale for £90m
Philippe Coutinho has struggled to nail down a starting place under Ernesto Valverde but is hoping to earn his chance before the summer.
QUIZ: Which top European club should you join?
You're the hottest prospect in football and you want to move to one of Europe's elite clubs, but which one should you join? Take our quiz.
Defiant Barca stand firm in Man United ticket row
Manchester United said that their fans are being subjected to 'increased/excessive ticket prices' for the quarterfinal second leg.
Duggan wants women's match at Camp Nou
Toni Duggan scored Barcelona's second in a 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid in front of a world record crowd for a women's club match.
VOTE: Where will Griezmann go this summer?
A long list of clubs will be chasing Atletico striker Antoine Griezmann this summer, but once the dust has settled, where will he end up? Vote now.
Frank Leboeuf believes Ajax will beat Juventus (1:28)
De Gea to Real Madrid? Bale to Bayern? (2:11)
Sources: Barca optimistic over De Ligt signing
Barcelona believe Matthijs de Ligt's desire to follow Frenkie de Jong to La Liga will help them win the race for the defender's signature.
Madrid more attractive than Barca - Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid agreed a €45 million deal to sign Vinicius Junior from Flamengo in May 2017, with the transfer made effective last July.
Sources: Man City close on €80m Saul deal
Manchester City are closing in on a summer deal for Saul Niguez after moving ahead of Barcelona in the race to sign the Atletico Madrid midfielder.
Liverpool gaining ground in Shaka's Power Rankings (1:41)
Hat trick vs. Betis a reminder of just how brilliant Messi is
The Real Betis faithful serenaded Lionel Messi with a standing ovation on Sunday. He defines the joy in football, so what happens when he retires?
Power Rankings: Barca top, Liverpool climb
Thanks to Lionel Messi's hat trick, Barcelona went 10 points clear in Spain at the weekend and stay at No. 1 in my Top 10!
Pochettino: Man United built to win big things
Mauricio Pochettino says Manchester United are a club built "to win big things" ahead of their Champions League quarterfinal against Barcelona.
Player Power Rankings: Messi No. 1
It's not often a player gets a standing ovation ... from a stadium full of opposing fans. Such a plaudit is enough to top our Player Power Rankings.
Messi goes interstellar with that chip vs. Betis
Lionel Messi makes football look easy, far easier than almost anyone to ever play the sport. Yet he still finds ways to push further.
Suarez out for two weeks with ankle sprain
Luis Suarez scored as Barca triumphed 4-1 in Seville to move 10 points clear at the top but was unable to finish the match.
Numbers: Messi's 51st hat-trick, Salah's long scoreless streak
Lionel Messi scored his 51st hat-trick while Mohamed Salah's goal drought continued. Here are the best numbers from the weekend.
Hislop refuses to reignite Messi GOAT debate (1:57)
Messi humbled by Betis fans' standing ovation
Lionel Messi was given a standing ovation by Real Betis supporters after scoring his 33rd La Liga hat trick in Barcelona's 4-1 win on Sunday.
Messi 10/10 as Barca get revenge on Betis
Lionel Messi improved on his two-goal and two-assist performance in midweek, scoring his 51st career hat trick for Barcelona in a 4-1 win at Betis.
2018-19 La Liga Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 28 | 20 | 6 | 2 | +46 | 66 |
| Atletico Madrid | 28 | 16 | 8 | 4 | +20 | 56 |
| Real Madrid | 28 | 17 | 3 | 8 | +17 | 54 |
| Getafe | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | +12 | 46 |
| Alavés | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 44 |
| Sevilla FC | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | +11 | 43 |
| Valencia | 28 | 8 | 16 | 4 | +7 | 40 |
| Real Betis | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | -4 | 39 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 28 | 8 | 13 | 7 | -3 | 37 |
| Real Sociedad | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 36 |
| Eibar | 28 | 8 | 11 | 9 | -2 | 35 |
| Girona | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | -6 | 34 |
| Espanyol | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | -9 | 34 |
| Leganes | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | -7 | 33 |
| Levante | 28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | -11 | 31 |
| Real Valladolid | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | -16 | 29 |
| Villarreal | 28 | 6 | 11 | 11 | -4 | 29 |
| Celta Vigo | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | -11 | 25 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 28 | 6 | 5 | 17 | -21 | 23 |
| Huesca | 28 | 5 | 7 | 16 | -19 | 22 |
2018-19 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference461st
Goals Scored731st
Assists511st
Goals Conceded274th