Year: 2018

BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 11: Ernesto Valverde head coach of FC Barcelona closes his eyes prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie at Camp Nou on November 11, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Aliaga/MB Media/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Betis loss a display of Valverde’s gross mismanagement

Barcelona: Could Real Betis maverick Junior Firpo be a potential target?

Barcelona: Is Sergi Roberto suited to the right-back position?

Barcelona and the Champions League quarter-final curse

BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 11: Arturo Vidal of FC Barcelona in action during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie at Camp Nou on November 11, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Aliaga/MB Media/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Arturo Vidal set to get opportunity against Atlético

Barcelona's German goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen (2L) concedes the opening goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on November 11, 2018. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Marc-André ter Stegen makes mistake on momentous occasion

BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 11: Joaquin of Real Betis (L) celebrates with teammate William Carvalho of Real Betis after scoring his team's second goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie at Camp Nou on November 11, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

10-man Barcelona lose 4-3 to dominant Real Betis at the Camp Nou

Philippe Coutinho of Barcelona looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League Group Stage match between Inter Milan and Barcelona at Stadio San Siro, Milan, Italy on 6 November 2018. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona: Philippe Coutinho’s injury leaves Ernesto Valverde with selection conundrum

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona

3 biggest fans of Lionel Messi from the football world

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (L) jokes with Barcelona's Spanish defender Jordi Alba (C) during a training session on November 5, 2018 at San Siro stadium, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League group B football match Inter Milan vs Barcelone. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP) (Photo credit should read MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Lionel Messi should only be used as a substitute against Internazionale

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 24: Jordi Alba of FC Barcelona celebrates 2-0 with Philippe Coutinho of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona v Internazionale at the Camp Nou on October 24, 2018 in Barcelona Spain (Photo by Jeroen Meuwsen/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Philippe Coutinho and Jordi Alba connection is starting to flourish

Manchester United's French striker Anthony Martial celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on October 28, 2018. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Barcelona should go after Anthony Martial in January

Luis Suarez of Barcelona celebrates after the third goal during a match between Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona for the Spanish League football match at Vallecas Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Patricio Realpe/ChakanaNews/PRESSOUTH/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona: Luis Suárez shows that form may be temporary, but class is permanent

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 03: Ousmane Dembele of Barcelona celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on November 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Ousmane Dembele continues to confound

Barcelona's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish league football match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and FC Barcelona at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid on November 3, 2018. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP) (Photo credit should read BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP/Getty Images)

Barcelona emerge victorious in 5-goal thriller against Rayo Vallecano

Interior of the new building named "La Masia" training centre Oriol Tort where young players of the Barcelona football club live and train, near the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 5, 2011 . AFP PHOTO/ JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images)

La Masia gradually losing its presence in Barcelona’s first team

LEON, SPAIN - OCTOBER 31: Carles Alena of Barcelona kicks the ball during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between Cultural Leonesa and FC Barcelona at Estadio Reino de Leon on October 31, 2018 in Leon, Spain. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Barcelona release matchday squad for Rayo Vallecano clash: Carles Alena included

BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 28: Neymar (C) of FC Barcelona celebrates with his teammates Luis Suarez (L) and Lionel Messi of FC Barcelonaa after scoring his team's third goal of FC Barcelonaduring the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Camp Nou on November 28, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Neymar’s return to Barcelona could be a good deal

LANUS, ARGENTINA - FEBRUARY 11: Lucas Martinez Quarta of River Plate kicks the ball during a match between Lanus and River Plate as part of the Superliga 2017/18 at Ciudad de Lanus Stadium on February 11, 2018 in Lanus, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Barcelona should scout River Plate starlet Lucas Martínez

LEON, SPAIN - OCTOBER 31: Clement Lenglet of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between Cultura Leonesa and FC Barcelona at Estadio Reino de Leon on October 31, 2018 in Leon, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Clement Lenglet offers another attacking tool from deep

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 28: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona attends the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou on October 28, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Atletico Madrid the trickiest fixture in relatively quiet November

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 28: Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez and Ivan Rakitic during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou on October 28, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press/Europa Press via Getty Images)

Barcelona travel to Cultural Leonesa in Copa del Rey round of 32

FC Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele (11) during the match FC Barcelona against Real Madrid, for the round 10 of the Liga Santander, played at Camp Nou on 28th October 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Mikel Trigueros/Urbanandsport/ NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona: Ousmane Dembele shows value in El Clasico cameo

28th October 2018, Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain; La Liga football, Barcelona versus Real Madrid; Ernesto Valverde coach of FC Barcelona as his team push for the first goal (photo by Pedro Salado/Action Plus via Getty Images)

Ernesto Valverde’s gameplan works perfectly for Barcelona in El Clasico

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 28: Sergio Ramos and Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid react as Philippe Coutinho of Barcelona scores his sides first goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou on October 28, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

The story of Real Madrid’s destruction at the hands of Barcelona

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 28: Luis Suarez of Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou on October 28, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images )

Barcelona seal Lopetegui’s fate with 5-1 thrashing of Real Madrid

FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 904100134,1038040072 - GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Head coach Ernesto Valverde of FC Barcelona (L) and Julen Lopetegui, head coach of Real Madrid. Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in the first El Clásico of the season on October 28, 2018 in Barcelona,Spain. ***LEFT IMAGE*** BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 11: Head coach Ernesto Valverde of FC Barcelona looks on during the Copa del Rey round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and Celta de Vigo at Camp Nou on January 11, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 22: Julen Lopetegui, head coach of Real Madrid looks out from the bench before the start of the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Espanyol at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 22, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images,)

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Expected Starting XI for El Clásico

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 06: Karim Benzema (2nd from L) of Real Madrid vies for the ball with Sergio Busquets Burgos (L) of FC Barcelona during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou on May 6, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images)

Barcelona face Real Madrid without Lionel Messi in La Liga matchday 10