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Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski is seen as the winner in a leaked image of the alleged results

Xavi Hernandez has emerged as the favourite to replace the sacked Ronald Koeman with Barcelona said to have initiated contact with their former midfielder.

Manchester United have accepted that they are likely to lose Paul Pogba on a free transfer next summer with the midfielder looking unlikely to sign a new deal to remain at Old Trafford beyond June 2022.

The club made the announcement almost immediately after the loss, with no replacement confirmed as of now

Ramos has not suited up for PSG since moving from Real Madrid over the summer thanks to an injury

The tennis ace has long been a supporter of Real Madrid, despite his family's close ties with FC Barcelona

The defender admits that the club is still reeling from the Argentine's departure

Barcelona are likely to be without star midfielder Pedri for a few more matches after Ronald Koeman confirmed that his recovery will take longer than expected.

Ronald Koeman is keen for Barcelona to agree a new deal with Ousmane Dembele and admits that they are yet to decide the course of action if he rejects the offer.

Barcelona's dream of seeing Jurgen Klopp take over the reigns at the Camp Nou is unlikely to become a reality with the German manager committed to Liverpool until at least 2024.

Los Blancos are hoping to fiinalise a pre-contract agreement with Mbappe in January

Manchester United suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat against Liverpool on Sunday

The two opposing managers have a mutual respect for one another despite the rivalry between the clubs

Manchester United have decided to stick with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite suggestions that he was facing the sack with Antonio Conte being lined up to replace him.

The Brazilian may not have scored, but he definitely agitated the home fans

Ronald Koeman's future at Barcelona was under question following Champions League losses against Bayern Munich and Benfica. It is claimed that for now there is no imminent threat of the sack as long as they get back to winning ways.

Barcelona will be without midfielder Frenkie de Jong for their next La Liga game after he aggravated a hamstring injury he was carrying prior to the El Clasico.

Barcelona have been told that they have to look for a striker that suits their playing style rather than sign the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

The club had to issue a statement to condemn the violence against Koeman

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.