A partir del próximo 9 de noviembre hay un nuevo parón de selecciones: dos semanas que ponen en vilo a todos los clubes que tienen algún internacional, a la espera de que ninguno regrese lesionado. Eso es lo que le pasa al FC Barcelona con Raphinha. El jugador brasileño ha vuelto a ser convocado por el seleccionador de la 'canarinha' para disputar dos partidos amistosos contra ***** ón (14 de noviembre) y Singapur (17 de noviembre). La disputa de esos partidos supondrá, nuevamente, una importante suma de kilómetros para la estrella azulgrana. Raphinha recorrerá unos 22.000 kilómetros.
Raphinha en el duelo ante el PSG. | Europa Press
Cabe recordar que el futbolista volvió lesionado del último parón y se perdió los partidos contra Getafe y Galatasaray. Como es lógico después de una lesión, el jugador debe coger ritmo de competición. Desde su vuelta al césped, Raphinha no ha disputado ningún partido completo. Suma 20′ contra el Betis, 60′ contra el PSG y 86′ ante el Real Madrid. Es decir, de 270 minutos posibles, Raphinha ha disputado 166′, lo que hace un 61,4% de los minutos. Tampoco ha vuelto a su mejor nivel: no está tan eléctrico como antes y sus cotas goleadoras han disminuido sensiblemente, con solo un gol desde su regreso. Aun sin estar al 100% de forma física, Carlo Ancelotti ha decidido convocarlo para dos amistosos intrascendentes.
El historial reciente del atacante blaugrana no invita al optimismo en Can Barça. Contando el último parón, Raphinha ha vuelto lesionado a Barcelona de las últimas tres llamadas de la selección. La primera por disputar un amistoso contra Francia en Estados Unidos, que le supuso perderse los dos meses más importantes de la pasada campaña. La segunda, tras el Mundial, y la reciente tras disputar dos amistosos irrelevantes en India y Australia.
Después de la lesión del gaúcho en el último parón de selecciones, Laporta se mostró indignado, declarando que los clubes sufren «grandes perjuicios». Sin embargo, Ancelotti ha vuelto a convocar a Raphinha y ha contestado al presidente azulgrana.

#raphinha #noviembre #lesionado #para

FC Barcelona will be gunning for their sixth straight victory this season when they take on Levante in La Liga on Sunday.
The Blaugrana came into the matchday as La Liga leaders, after having won each of their four games in the competition so far, scoring 17 and conceding only two goals.
They built on their exceptional start with a 5-1 thrashing of Feyenoord in their UEFA Champions League opener on Wednesday night.
Given their splendid form so far, Barça go into the game as overwhelming favourites. Their opponents, Levante are in the bottom half of the table with five points from four games so far.
They have not lost any of their previous three matches, drawing against Osasuna and Malaga on either side of a 5-2 victory over Real Betis.

#levante #games #Barcelona

Hansi Flick spoke at a press conference ahead of Levante-Barcelona, which will be played this Sunday.
This is what the Barcelona coach had to say...
"We're very happy to be playing at this level, but we know we have to prove it in every match. We know our quality, but we have to maintain the mentality, focus, intensity..."
"Our goal, and what we want, is to be better every day, for everyone to stay hungry to improve."
"For me, it's the way we want to play. We know everything can change quickly. We are one hundred percent committed and we want to keep it that way."

#want #levante #we 're #spoke

Barcelona have received a timely boost with Gavi back in contention for upcoming matches against Feyenoord and Levante after recovering from the knee problem that briefly interrupted his start to the season.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the 22-year-old midfielder is now expected to feature in Hansi Flick's rotation plans, beginning with Wednesday's meeting with Feyenoord.
Gavi returned to the squad at the weekend after missing Barcelona's home victories over Athletic Club and Rayo Vallecano because of discomfort.
He was named among the substitutes for Sunday's 5-0 win at Valencia but did not enter the game. His presence on the bench was nevertheless another indication that the injury is behind him.
Gavi's injury initially raised concerns after Barcelona's opening-day victory at Elche.

#gavi #injury #levante

Real Madrid's visit to Sevilla to face Betis is not expected to be an easy one even if Manuel Pellegrini's side just lost to Levante 5-2 a handful of days ago. They're always a strong home team, so this could be the first time this season that Madrid truly need to defend at a high level if they want the three points.
PREDICTED LINEUPS
Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella, Bernardo, Valverde, Güler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappé.
Betis predicted XI: Valles, Bellerín, Diego Llorente, Natan, Fran García, Facundo, Fornals, Antony, Isco, Riquelme, Cucho.
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#manuel #they 're

Lazio are seemingly in the market for another striker as they continue to monitor free agents Mauro Icardi and Joselu.
The Biancocelesti announced Andrea Pinamonti's arrival on Friday, but with Petar Ratkov reportedly on his way to joining Levante, and Boulaye Dia said to be close to Stade Rennais, a second new centre-forward could be required at Gennaro Gattuso's court.
In recent weeks, Icardi has been occasionally linked with the Italian capital side. The former Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain bomber has been unattached since leaving Galatasaray in June. On Monday, Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla revealed that Lazio have launched a new attempt to recruit the 33-year-old over the past few days, but have yet to receive a definitive answer.
In an interview with Sky Sport Italia (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Icardi's lawyer, Letterio Pino, confirmed the Aquile's interest in his client.
We're evaluating the best plan with Mauro, a lifestyle plan, not a financial one. Mauro wants to choose a beautiful city and a strong club. Lazio is actively pursuing him, and it's an option we're considering.

#lazio

West Brom boss James Morrison has confirmed the club are close to signing Levante winger Kareem Tunde after their 3-2 Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle.
Morrison refused to discuss the deal in detail but indicated an announcement could be imminent.
"Yes, it's close," Morrison said. "I'll talk about it when it's done."
The Baggies boss also explained the decision to allow Krystian Bielik to leave for Cardiff City, insisting the defender wanted more regular football.
"Personally, the club felt it was a good offer," Morrison said.

#kareem

A new hero established himself in the colours of Real Madrid late on Saturday evening. This came as Los Blancos battled their way to a last-gasp victory away at Espanyol.
Los Blancos got their La Liga campaign up and running a short time ago, making the trip to Catalunya for the first competitive fixture of José Mourinho's new tenure.
As proceedings rolled into injury time, the visitors looked set to be forced to make do with a disappointing share of the spoils, after Jude Bellingham's early opener was cancelled out by Álex Calatrava.
Just when he was needed most, though, a somewhat unexpected hero emerged for a star-studded Real Madrid squad…
After pouncing on a loose ball on the Espanyol penalty area, Carlos Espí, fresh off a summer move from Levante, showed impressive composure to set himself up before slotting home a confident right-footed finish.

#real #espanyol #hero #catalunya

Espanyol and Real Madrid face off this Saturday at the RCDE Stadium in La Liga. Espanyol mark their 90th participation in the competition, whilst Real Madrid go into their 96th.
Espanyol have 3 points to their name this season and occupy 1st position in the table. In their last game, Manolo González's team won 3-0 against Levante (La Liga 2026/27).
Real Madrid have picked up 0 points and currently lie in 10th position. In their last match, José Mourinho's team prevailed 0-3 against Schalke 04 (Pre-season 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended with Real Madrid winning 2-0.
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#real #liga #points #position

MADRID (AP) — Espanyol got off to a good start by beating Levante 3-0 in the Spanish league with a pair of goals from Roberto Fernández in the first weekend of action across Europe's top domestic leagues on Sunday.
La Liga was the first of the main five leagues in Europe to start, less than a month after its national team won the World Cup.
Fernández scored first-half goals and English forward Tyrhys Dolan sealed Espanyol's opening victory at home with a late score.
Also Sunday, Racing Santander made its return to the top flight after a 14-year absence with a 2-2 draw against Villarreal, the third-place finisher last season behind champion Barcelona and second-place Real Madrid.
Barcelona and José Mourinho's Real Madrid won't start their campaigns until next weekend because they had players return late from the World Cup.

#first #fern #sunday #World

Real Madrid star Arda Güler has taken to social media this weekend, to send a message of encouragement the way of new teammate Carlos Espí. This comes after the latter opened his account in the colours of Los Blancos.
José Mourinho's troops were back in action on Saturday, making the trip to Budapest for a friendly meeting with Hungarian outfit Ferencvárosi.
When all was said and done, Real emerged on the right side of a 2-1 result. And the aforementioned Espí proved himself a star performer on the evening.
Introduced off the bench for the 2nd-half, the 21-year-old – fresh off linking up with Mourinho's men from La Liga rivals Levante – wasted little time in making his mark. Slipped in courtesy of a perfect pull-back on the part of Federico Valverde, Espí made no mistake in picking out the bottom corner with a confident strike.
Fresh off a breakout campaign in 2025/26, the young striker will be hopeful that this proves to be a sign of things to come for his Real Madrid stint.

#blancos

After a break of several weeks, Real Madrid have recorded another success in the transfer market as they landed the Levante forward Carlos Espi after paying his release clause on Thursday. Furthermore, they continue to work towards the signing of Yan Diomande, while the operation for Rodri Hernandez is currently on hold.
Another operation they are working on and which can have significant implications for their team is that of the renewal of the winger Vinicius Junior. The Brazilian has been engaged in negotiations with the Merengue club for several months now, but the two parties have still not reached an agreement, with only a year left on his contract.
Now, Real Madrid are keen to bring this matter to its conclusion, and according to MARCA, they have already informed the player's entourage that their latest offer is the final one, and there will be no further negotiations. The winger will either accept this offer, or they will put him on the market this summer, to avoid losing him for free next year.
In case the Brazilian does not agree to a departure, the possibility of him being left on the bench could become much more real if the Merengues end up signing Yan Diomande, who can play on both wings.
Los Blancos' perception of the winger has not changed. They continue to consider him a key player for their team and also agree that he deserves a raise after the growth he has shown in the last few years. However, they are not willing to break the wage structure for any player, irrespective of how important he is.

#real #market

After having made four important signings a few days after the end of the last season, Real Madrid experienced a brief pause in their transfer activity in the last few weeks. However, things seem to be heating up once again with the Merengue club.
On Thursday, they completed their fifth signing of the summer as they paid his release clause to land the Levante forward Carlos Espi. Meanwhile, they are also linked with some more blockbuster signings going forward.
One player whose links with Los Blancos have strengthened significantly in the last few days is the Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernandez. Recent reports suggested that Real Madrid are now actively working on the operation to land him.
However, according to Diario AS, the operation for his signing has been put on hold by the Merengue club. Their ultimate plan about his signing remains unchanged, but for now, they are looking to get done with some other transfer operations they are engaged in.
The most notable of these operations is that of Yan Diomande's signing. The Ivorian winger has already signed a five-year contract with Los Blancos, but the Spanish club is yet to iron out a few remaining discrepancies before they can reach an agreement with the Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.

#last #signings

Lazio's hopes of signing Spanish striker Carlos Espi from Levante have faded, with Real Madrid pulling off the coup.
In recent weeks, the Biancocelesti were said to be tracking the 21-year-old centre-forward who played an instrumental role in Levante's survival last season. The young bomber netted 11 goals in 26 appearances, including decisive strikes towards the end of the campaign.
In addition to Lazio, the Spaniard had also attracted interest from the Premier League, with Hull City also on this trail. But on Thursday evening, Espi completed an out-of-the-blue transfer to Real Madrid, who identified him as the right replacement for Fulham-bound Gonzalo Garcia. The 15-time European champions confirmed the move with the following statement (via ESPN).
Real Madrid C.F. and Levante U.D. have agreed to the transfer of Carlos Espí, who will be tied to our club for the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031
Unfortunately for Lazio fans, missing out on transfer targets has become the norm rather than the exception. This summer, the management failed to finalize a deal with Bayern Munich for Jonathan Asp Jensen, who was keen to join the Italian capital side, but eventually had to accept a move to Deportivo La Coruña.

#madrid #espi #levante #spanish

Real Madrid are weighing up a move for Levante striker Carlos Espi in a shock swoop, as per transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano.
Espi was one of the breakout stars in La Liga last season, scoring 11 goals in 25 appearances.
The towering striker demonstrated significant aerial dominance, physical capacity and predatory instincts in the 18-yard box.
Madrid are prepared to let Gonzalo Garcia leave the club and move to the Premier League.
They have been watching Espi closely for a few years. They previously sought to bring him into their academy in 2023.

#move #romano

Real Madrid were quick to make new additions to their defense and midfield after the end of the last season, as they signed, Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, and Bernardo Silva.
For the attack, the only major addition in the early phase of the window was the return of the Brazilian forward Endrick from his loan with Lyon. However, the Merengues have now made another addition to their forward line.
As MARCA has reported, Los Blancos have already completed and announced their fifth signing of the summer, i.e., the striker Carlos Espi, whom they have landed after paying his €25 million release clause to Levante. The player has signed a contract till 2031 with Real Madrid.
This new signing will fill the void that will be left with the departure of Gonzalo Garcia, who is very close to completing a move to the Premier League side Fulham, where he will be playing under the former Merengue coach Alvaro Arbeloa.
Los Blancos moved very fast for this latest signing, and only a few hours after reports emerged of their interest in the Spaniard, they had already officially announced his signing. This transfer also disturbs the plans of some Premier League sides, like Hull City and Brighton and Hove Albion, who were also willing to pay his release clause, and the latter already had a deal in place with Levante.

#signed

Real Madrid have moved fast to solve their number nine problem. With Gonzalo García on his way to Fulham, the club triggered Carlos Espí's €25 million release clause at Levante within hours, tying the 21-year-old to the Bernabéu until June 2031.
Here's what Real Madrid fans need to know about their new forward.
Carlos Espí Escrihuela was born on July 24, 2005, in Tavernes de la Valldigna, a small town on the Valencian coast. He joined Levante's academy in 2022 from local side UD Alzira and made his first-team debut in February 2024, aged 18, in a Segunda División fixture against Racing de Ferrol.
He was part of the group that helped drag Levante back into La Liga, contributing six goals in 36 appearances during the promotion campaign, but it was this past season, in the top flight, that he made his name with 11 goals in 13 starts, a Player of the Month award in March, and the league's Best Under-23 Player prize. He is also a Spain youth international, capped at both U-19 and U-20 level.
At 6ft4in tall, he is a physical presence up top, a target man profile who fits the archetype of a modern number nine as much as a poacher.

#goals

AS Roma star Marash ******* bulla is a man in-demand in Spain with a view to the 2026/27 campaign. This comes amid the understanding that all of Levante, Rayo Vallecano and Elche are keen on the defender's signature.
Kumbulla for his part spent each of the last two seasons plying his trade in La Liga, first with Espanyol, and then RCD Mallorca.
And despite the latter stint having proven a largely disappointing one, the Albanian's reputation appears to remain very much intact in Spain's top-flight.
As per a report from transfer market insider Matteo Moretto, amid respective searches for reinforcements at the back this summer:
'Rayo Vallecano, Levante, and Elche have inquired about Marash ******* bulla.'

#kumbulla #rayo #roma #liga

While all the spotlight of the football world is on the men's World Cup in North America, the USA also gave us a huge moment in women's football when Alexia Putellas was unveiled as a London City Lionesses player at a presentation in New York after 14 years at Barcelona.
Indeed, it's hard to under estimate the significance of this transfer considering Putellas' calibre: A two-time women's world player of the year and among the leading contenders for the award again this year, Putellas won four Champions Leagues with Barcelona, ten Spanish league **** les and, last season, every one of the four trophies she competed for.
A world champion with Spain, Putellas is regarded as one of the greatest European footballers in history and spent her entire career in Spanish football, also representing Levante and Espanyol. A standard-bearer for quality football, the forward saw her Barcelona contract come to an end and, after almost a decade and a half, chose to move on to London City Lionesses.
On its official website, the London City Lionesses makes clear its inspiration in Cynisca, the Spartan princess who became the first female Olympic champion in sporting history.
The daughter of the Spartan king Archidamus II and sister of King Agesilaus II, a famous warrior, Cynisca won laurels in 396 and 392 BC. At the time, women were forbidden from competing in the Olympic Games.

Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Levante striker Etta Eyong.
While United are prioritising midfield reinforcements this summer, other positions are also in need of strengthening, including striker.
Benjamin Sesko enjoyed a very positive maiden season in England following his big-money move from RB Leipzig last summer. The Slovenian plundered 11 Premier League goals. No player in the top flight netted more times than him in the second half of the campaign.
Nevertheless, it is imperative that sufficient depth is provided. This matter could take on added urgency in the event that Joshua Zirkzee exits the club. Zirkzee struggled for playing time in the 2025/26 season under both Ruben Amorim and Michael Carrick.
There has been chatter that a return to Turkey for the Dutchman is on the cards, with the likes of AC Milan, Juventus and AS Roma all said to be interested.

According to MARCA, Valencia have added Real Madrid starlet Joan Martinez to their list of defensive targets as they continue working to reshape their squad ahead of the new season.
While the club’s immediate priority remains reducing the size of the current squad, head coach Carlos Corberan is also eager to strengthen several positions before pre-season begins.
Among the players under consideration at Mestalla is Joan Martinez, the highly rated 18-year-old centre-back currently with Real Madrid Castilla.
Martinez joined Real Madrid two seasons ago after developing in Levante’s academy. Despite suffering a serious knee injury during his early years in Madrid, he has continued to progress impressively and is regarded as one of the club’s brightest young defenders.
His development has already been recognised at senior level, earning call-ups to the Real Madrid first-team squad under both Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa. The club believes his long-term potential remains extremely high.

The summer transfer window often throws up a name that suddenly becomes impossible to ignore. This year, Karl Etta Eyong appears to be moving rapidly into that category. The Levante forward has gone from promising prospect to genuine Premier League target in the **** e of a single season, and now both Everton and Ipswich Town are positioning themselves for a potential move according to TEAMtalk.
At 22, the Cameroon international has become one of the more intriguing players on the market. Six goals in 30 La Liga appearances may not immediately leap off the page, but context matters. Etta Eyong only arrived at Levante from Villarreal in September 2025, and his adaptation to top flight football has been impressively swift.
What stands out about Etta Eyong is not simply his output, but the variety within his game. TEAMtalk report that he can operate as a powerful forward while also dropping into deeper areas. That versatility has become increasingly valuable in modern football, where rigid positional definitions continue to disappear.
His combination of pace, strength and technical quality has already attracted lofty comparisons. While comparisons to Didier Drogba should always be treated with caution, they underline the excitement surrounding his development.
Levante’s reported €30 million valuation reflects that growing reputation. For a player signed for around €3 million less than a year ago, it represents remarkable appreciation in value and a testament to his progress.

Martin O'Neill officially agreed a one-year permanent contract as Celtic manager on 5 June 2026, ending months of uncertainty at Parkhead. The 74-year-old guided Celtic to a remarkable domestic double after stepping in twice as interim boss following the exits of Brendan Rodgers and Wilfried Nancy. His appointment now sets the stage for a summer transfer window with at least one pressing question already on the table, and that question has a name: Marcelo Saracchi.
According to Oliver Walton of Football Insider, Celtic held genuine interest in signing Saracchi permanently, with the deal hinging almost entirely on his personal willingness to accept a backup role. Boca Juniors were actively pursuing a sale, with the player's contract running until December 2027.
Saracchi made 27 appearances across all competitions during his season-long loan, earning particular praise for a decisive cameo in the ***** le-winning match against Hearts. O'Neill himself told the Glasgow Times in February that the club should sign the Uruguayan permanently, saying he thought they "will" and "should" do it. His loan expires on 30 June 2026, meaning time is genuinely running out for the Hoops.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 09: Marcelo Saracchi of Celtic leaves the field injured during the Premier League match between Celtic and Kilmarnock at Celtic Park on November 09, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Here is the honest case for signing Saracchi, and it starts with understanding exactly what he offers Celtic rather than what fans might want him to be. He is not a starter ahead of Kieran Tierney. He never was. But as a left-back who can cover with genuine quality, who fits the system, and who already knows the club inside out, his value sits well above his estimated €1.2 million price tag. Saracchi's career has taken him from River Plate to RB Leipzig, Galatasaray, Levante, and Boca Juniors before arriving in Glasgow, and that breadth of experience shows in his composure and reading of the game.

La Liga Club Make Contact With Aston Villa For 23-Year-Old: What Should Emery Do Here?

When Andrés García arrived from Levante in January 2025, the timing appeared to work in his favour. Aston Villa paid a reported €7 million for the right-back, and the club clearly saw him as a long-term ***** et. However, just over a year later, the 23-year-old finds himself in a difficult situation. Spanish radio station Cadena COPE, as relayed by Sport Witness, now reports that Valencia have asked directly about his availability ahead of the summer window, after looking into a deal in January as well.
According to COPE, Valencia contacted García’s representatives to gauge his feelings about his situation at Aston Villa. The La Liga club have struggled for a long time at right-back, a problem they have tried to cover up with temporary solutions across several windows without finding a real solution. This summer, they intend to change that, and García is high on their list of players who have the attributes they want.
Aston Villa blocked any move in January, with Unai Emery publicly insisting García remained part of his plans. However, García managed just 33 minutes of Premier League football this season, which speaks for itself. Lamare Bogarde, a young defender signed primarily as a centre-back, has started ahead of García at right-back, and it is a clear sign of where García stands in the pecking order at Villa Park.
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 27: Andres Garcia of Aston Villa arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on December 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)
García’s strengths lie in crossing and tackling, areas where he puts up strong numbers, and he brings real dynamism going forward from right-back. He can also play as a right winger, giving managers options in tight situations. However, his concentration and aerial duels remain a concern, and those gaps explain why Emery has kept him out of key Premier League matches.

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