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Fans expected Ansu to be the hero for Barcelona against Real Madrid

This will be the first Clasico without Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo or Sergio Ramos

Barcelona will host the first El Clasico of the season at the Camp Nou on Sunday, Oct. 24

The trial for the case finally pushed through this week, with sentencing set for November

Both youngsters have a lot of expectations resting on their shoulders

The Portuguese star left Juventus at the last minute this summer

Joan Laporta has made a bold prediction about Ansu Fati's impact in the upcoming El Clasico clash on Sunday between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

It is considered a huge success for the Blaugrana to fend off the player's other suitors

The rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona is arguably the biggest in European football

Real Madrid want to sign Erling Haaland but their chances are fading with Manchester City and PSG currently leading the chase.

The couple reportedly separated over the weekend amid cheating allegations

Fans have not been filling up the stands at the Camp Nou since the start of the season

The Blaugrana needed to win to keep the team motivated before facing Real Madrid

Barcelona are facing a losing battle to keep Ousmane Dembele with a number of clubs circling the forward with lucrative deals.

Chelsea will be without Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner for at least a few matches after the duo suffered injuries during Chelsea's 4-0 win over Malmo.

Barcelona's priority target Dani Olmo is also wanted by Manchester United and Manchester City with both teams scouting the Red Bull Leipzig attacking midfielder.

Ansu Fati has scored more times than Messi at the same point in career

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are separated by six points in the 2021 Drivers' championship. Rosberg has opened up on what it took to beat Hamilton to the 2016 title.

Matthijs de Ligt's agent Mino Raiola has held talks with Barcelona and Chelsea over a move for his client next summer.

Real Madrid will be facing FC Barcelona on Sunday, October 24

Barcelona are looking to tie down a number of young players to new long-term deals with the club close to announcing a new deal for forward Ansu Fati.

Benzema is facing up to five years in prison if found guilty

Barcelona's injury woes continue with Ronald Koeman expected to be without Pedri and Ousmane Dembele for the visit of Real Madrid on Sunday.

Los Blancos risk the possibility of three consecutive losses against minnows Shakhtar Donetsk

FC Barcelona found themselves deep in debt by the time former president Josep Maria Bartomeu left the club

Gerard Pique has suggested that the only reason Vinicius Junior rejected Barcelona for Real Madrid was because the latter doubled their offer at the last minute.

Barcelona are keen to strengthen their forward line with Raheem Sterling top of the wanted list. Manchester City are open to selling the forward but will need interested clubs to meet their £68 million valuation.

The mood is now more positive at the Camp Nou

Barcelona's talks with Ansu Fati over a new deal have stalled after the forward's agent rejected their long-term offer and the need to insert a hefty release clause.