Why is Coutinho, the $170m man, struggling at Barcelona?
Philippe Coutinho said it was "very easy" to say yes to Barcelona in January, 2018, but he's simply not lived up to expectations. What's gone wrong?
2018 Schedule
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2018 Schedule
21-6-2, 1st in Spanish Primera División
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Valverde: Champions League can 'betray' Barca
The Catalans host second place Atletico Madrid and begin their Champions League quarterfinal tie with Manchester United on April 10.
Numbers: Sancho overtakes Messi; Eriksen equals Beckham
Lionel Messi might be leading the scoring charts in Europe, but young Jadon Sancho is ahead of the Argentine on one count.
Pope Francis: Messi joy to watch but 'is not God'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has scored 31 goals, including both in the 2-0 derby victory over Espanyol, and set up 12 more in 27 league games.
Nicol: It's a surprise when Messi doesn't score (0:49)
Messi steals show again with 9/10
Lionel Messi scored two late goals to earn Barcelona a 2-0 win in Saturday's Catalan derby against Espanyol at Camp Nou.
Messi hits 40-goal mark for 10th straight season
Lionel Messi scored twice to earn Barcelona a 2-0 derby win over Espanyol and keep them 10 points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.
Moreno: Messi appreciated more outside of Argentina (1:36)
Is Griezmann Barca bound? Lozano set for Man United? (1:33)
Messi's son asks why media 'crucify' him
Lionel Messi returned to the Argentina squad for last week's defeat against Venezuela but pulled out of the Morocco friendly due to injury.
Espanyol hit back at Pique money claims
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique joked he had more money than Espanyol's yearly budget ahead of the Catalan derby.
Sources: Griezmann causing tension at Barca
Barcelona's hierarchy are embroiled in a debate over whether or not to move for Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann, sources have told ESPN FC.
Transfer Talk: Modric, Rakitic eyed by Inter
Luka Modric has long been on Inter's radar. Now they're adding fellow Croat Ivan Rakitic to their wishlist. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Sources: Barca mail contract offer to rival club
An Espanyol source jokingly told ESPN FC, that the teenager 'will earn more than some of the first team players' do at the RCDE Stadium.
City's bid for Quadruple: How close have other clubs come?
As the season enters its final stages, Manchester City maintain their bid for an unprecedented Quadruple. How close have clubs come in the past?
Sources: Bayern to battle Barcelona for Jovic
Luka Jovic is on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt, who have the option to sign the Serbia international from Benfica for €6m this summer.
Barca handed Messi, Suarez injury boosts
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez should both be fit for Barcelona's game against Espanyol on Saturday but Ousmane Dembele is still not fit.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Barca target Rashford to replace Suarez
Barcelona have been looking for a long-term replacement for Luis Suarez and could it be Marcus Rashford? Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Barcelona courting Rashford? Coutinho back to Premier League? (1:54)
Man United need to make a statement by holding onto Pogba (1:43)
Barca-Utd ticket row sparks price cap talks
The European Club Association said a proposal for next season is being put to a UEFA panel on May 14.
Rashford chase like dating model - Barca source
A Barcelona official said their pursuit was like wanting to date Cindy Crawford or a supermodel -- it's unlikely to happen.
Pique criticises anti-Spanish chanting from fans
Barcelona's Gerard Pique played for Catalonia in their win over Venezuela, just days after the South American nation beat Lionel Messi's Argentina.
Messi to play for Argentina at Copa, says boss
Lionel Messi will play for Argentina in the Copa America in June in Brazil, according to coach Lionel Scaloni.
2018-19 La Liga Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 29 | 21 | 6 | 2 | +48 | 69 |
| Atletico Madrid | 29 | 17 | 8 | 4 | +24 | 59 |
| Real Madrid | 29 | 18 | 3 | 8 | +18 | 57 |
| Getafe | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | +10 | 46 |
| Alavés | 29 | 12 | 8 | 9 | -4 | 44 |
| Valencia | 29 | 9 | 16 | 4 | +8 | 43 |
| Sevilla FC | 29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | +10 | 43 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 29 | 9 | 13 | 7 | -2 | 40 |
| Real Betis | 29 | 11 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 40 |
| Real Sociedad | 29 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 37 |
| Eibar | 29 | 8 | 12 | 9 | -2 | 36 |
| Leganes | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | -5 | 36 |
| Girona | 29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | -7 | 34 |
| Espanyol | 29 | 9 | 7 | 13 | -11 | 34 |
| Levante | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | -11 | 32 |
| Real Valladolid | 29 | 7 | 9 | 13 | -16 | 30 |
| Villarreal | 29 | 6 | 11 | 12 | -5 | 29 |
| Celta Vigo | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | -10 | 28 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | -21 | 24 |
| Huesca | 29 | 5 | 7 | 17 | -20 | 22 |
2018-19 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference481st
Goals Scored751st
Assists521st
Goals Conceded274th