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Barcelona need Joao Cancelo to 'negotiate termination of his contract' amid struggles to retain ex-Man City full-back

Barcelona are desperate to keep Joao Cancelo at the club beyond his current loan spell, but the financial hurdles involving Al-Hilal are pro...

14 HOURS AGO • goal

Barcelona need Joao Cancelo to 'negotiate termination of his contract' amid struggles to retain ex-Man City full-back

Assists only goal in 1-0 win Cancelo assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Cancelo assisted Ronald Araujo for the only goal as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0. This was his second assist of the season, having also scored one. All three of these goal involvements have come in the last four games. He created two chances, his second time reaching this number since he rejoined Barcelona He also attempted five crosses for the second time this year.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona player ratings vs Rayo Vallecano: Ronald Araujo the unlikely hero while Joan Garcia stands tall on rare off days for Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in narrow La Liga win

Barcelona maintained their stranglehold on La Liga's title race on Sunday, though they were made to work hard for their 1-0 win over Rayo Va...

MARCH 22 • goal

Barcelona player ratings vs Rayo Vallecano: Ronald Araujo the unlikely hero while Joan Garcia stands tall on rare off days for Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in narrow La Liga win

Nets on Saturday Cancelo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 5-2 victory over Sevilla.

Impact Cancelo netted the fifth in the 60th minute. He recorded one interception, one clearance and one block. This was his first goal since his return to the club.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Hat trick for Raphinha as Barcelona beats Sevilla 5-2 to stay 4 points clear of Madrid

Raphinha scores a hat trick which includes two penalties as Barcelona reclaims its four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Barcelona player ratings vs Sevilla: Hat-trick hero Raphinha runs the show while Joao Cancelo impresses again in five-star victory

Barcelona re-established their healthy lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday afternoon, beating Sevilla 5-2 to move back four points clear of...

MARCH 15 • goal

Barcelona player ratings vs Sevilla: Hat-trick hero Raphinha runs the show while Joao Cancelo impresses again in five-star victory

Barcelona player ratings vs Newcastle: Last-gasp Lamine Yamal penalty rescues misfiring Blaugrana and secures undeserved Champions League draw

Lamine Yamal kept his cool to convert a penalty with the last kick of the game to earn Barcelona an undeserved 1-1 draw with Newcastle in th...

MARCH 10 • goal

Barcelona player ratings vs Newcastle: Last-gasp Lamine Yamal penalty rescues misfiring Blaugrana and secures undeserved Champions League draw

Yamal's curling strike gives Barcelona a hard-fought win at Athletic Bilbao

Lamine Yamal has once again shown his ability to decide a game when Barcelona’s teenage star broke the deadlock with a gorgeous strike to earn a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Barcelona player ratings vs Athletic Club: Lamine Yamal is special! Teenager's moment of magic keeps blunt Blaugrana four points clear in La Liga title race

Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal as Barcelona beat Athletic Club 1-0 on Saturday to maintain their four-point advantage at the top of La...

MARCH 7 • goal

Barcelona player ratings vs Athletic Club: Lamine Yamal is special! Teenager's moment of magic keeps blunt Blaugrana four points clear in La Liga title race

Barcelona pounces on Real Madrid stumble and regains lead of La Liga with 3-0 win over Levante

Barcelona takes advantage of Real Madrid’s stumble and regains the Spanish league lead with a comfortable 3-0 win over relegation-threatened Levante

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Barcelona player ratings vs Levante: Joao Cancelo rolls back the years while Frenkie de Jong grabs rare goal as Blaugrana bounce back to return to La Liga summit

Barcelona returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Levante on Sunday that moved them back to the summit of La Liga as they took adva...

FEBRUARY 22 • goal

Barcelona player ratings vs Levante: Joao Cancelo rolls back the years while Frenkie de Jong grabs rare goal as Blaugrana bounce back to return to La Liga summit

Assists on Saturday Cancelo assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Levante.

Impact Cancelo started the game at left back, being preferred over Alex Balde in the 4-2-3-1 formation and set up Frenkie de Jong in the 32nd minute. Cancelo recorded two clearances, two interceptions and a tackle. This was his second start after his recent move from Al Hilal.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lamine Yamal is shouldering too much responsibility at Barcelona as familiar holes in Hansi Flick's game plan threaten to derail trophy hopes

Uncle Ben's eternally wise 'with great power comes great responsibility' warning to Peter Parker, aka Spiderman, is also applicable to Lamin...

FEBRUARY 20 • goal

Lamine Yamal is shouldering too much responsibility at Barcelona as familiar holes in Hansi Flick's game plan threaten to derail trophy hopes

Disaster For Barcelona: Atletico Madrid Win First Leg of Copa del Rey Semifinal 4-0

Barcelona were thumped 4-0 by Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi final on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 13 • FOX SPORTS

Disaster For Barcelona: Atletico Madrid Win First Leg of Copa del Rey Semifinal 4-0

Barcelona player ratings vs Mallorca: Lamine Yamal, that is special! Spain winger scores brilliant long range goal and Robert Lewandowski nets as Hansi Flick's side record routine win at Camp Nou

Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal, while Robert Lewandowski and Marc Bernal also found the net, as Barcelona beat Mallorca 3-0 at the Cam...

FEBRUARY 7 • goal

Barcelona player ratings vs Mallorca: Lamine Yamal, that is special! Spain winger scores brilliant long range goal and Robert Lewandowski nets as Hansi Flick's side record routine win at Camp Nou

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona Stay Hot As Blaugrana Reach Copa Del Rey Semifinals

Barcelona secured safe passage through to the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 2-1 win over Segunda Division outfit Albacete on Tuesda...

FEBRUARY 4 • FOX SPORTS

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona Stay Hot As Blaugrana Reach Copa Del Rey Semifinals

Atletico Madrid signs 20-year-old Mexico midfielder Vargas from Seattle Sounders

Atletico Madrid has reached a deal for the transfer of Mexico midfielder Obed Vargas from the Seattle Sounders

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Starts on Sunday Cancelo registered one tackle (one won) in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Oviedo.

Impact Cancelo started for the first time after his loan move from Al-Hilal and recorded 28 passes and also won two duels. He is expected to play an important part in the remainder of the season and is likely to be used in tandem with Alex Balde and Jules Kounde.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona Player Ratings: Lamine Yamal Leads Blaugrana In Win Over Real Oviedo

Barcelona were far from convincing in their meeting with Real Oviedo at Camp Nou, as they toiled for long periods against rock-bottom oppone...

JANUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

Barcelona Player Ratings: Lamine Yamal Leads Blaugrana In Win Over Real Oviedo

Barcelona's 11-game winning streak ends with 2-1 loss at Real Sociedad in Spanish league

Barcelona’s 11-game winning streak in all competitions has ended with a 2-1 loss at Real Sociedad in the Spanish league

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Barcelona Announce — Then Re-Announce — Signing of Joao Cancelo After Paperwork Issue

Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Joao Cancelo on loan from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.

JANUARY 13 • FOX SPORTS

Barcelona Announce — Then Re-Announce — Signing of Joao Cancelo After Paperwork Issue

Welcome Home! Barcelona makes the signing of Joao Cancelo official Following a surreal administrative episode with Al-Hilal, FC Barcelona has finally confirmed the return of the Portuguese full-back, who wil...

JANUARY 13 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Portugal defender João Cancelo returns to Barcelona on loan from Al-Hilal

Barcelona says Portugal defender João Cancelo is back with the club on a loan from Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Joao Cancelo Joins Barcelona, Shirt Number Revealed Hansi Flick reportedly wanted to sign a different defender this January.

JANUARY 13 • SI.COM

Returns to Barcelona Cancelo is joining Barcelona on loan from Al Hilal until the end of the season, Barcelona announced.

Impact Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona on loan from Al Hilal until the end of the season. The Portuguese full-back previously played for Barcelona during the 2023/24 season, featuring in 42 matches across La Liga and the Champions League, scoring four goals and providing five assists. After that loan spell ended in June 2024, he moved to Al Hilal, where he has made 45 appearances over a season and a half.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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