Barcelona are back in action looking to bounce back from a disappointing Champions League effort when they visit Celta Vigo on Sunday night.

The Polish striker, who scored a hat trick in his first start in a month, is closing in on the Frenchman in the Pichichi race.

Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal against Club Brugge Stuart Franklin/ Barcelona came from behind three times against Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday, drawing 3-3 in Belgium in what will surely be one of the games of the season.

A humbling defeat against Real Madrid means Barça are now five points back of their rivals in the early stages of the title race. If the Catalans want to defend their La Liga crown, they need to return to form fast given how formidable Xabi Alonso’s team is looking.

Midfielder Marc Bernal is reportedly weighing up whether to seek a move away from Barcelona in January as he looks to earn more playing time this season. The 18-year-old has made just four appearances for the Spanish giants following his return from the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury which saw him miss the majority of the 2024-25 campaign.

Federico Valverde, Eder Militao, Bellingham, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba (the last two are injured and not part of the matchday squad) were among those to run towards the Barca bench, with Barca’s Raphinha (also injured) and Eric Garcia getting involved, too, along with various staff members from both sides.

It is not an irrational calculation, but it comes with its drawbacks; it may only be slightly surprising that a Paris Saint-Germain team missing its stars can pick that lock, but as it turns out, Club Brugge can also wreak havoc over Barcelona's back line.

There was a scuffle between the bench players from both teams after Barcelona’s Pedri was sent off just before the final whistle. The altercation continued after the game ended, with Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior and Barcelona star forward Lamine ...