Barcelona traveled to BalaĂdos with a chance to make up ground after Madrid’s draw against Vallecano, and they delivered. A 2-4 win over Celta brings Barça to 28 points, closing the gap to 3 points behind Madrid before the international break.
Barcelona released its 2024/25 Annual Report in late October alongside the Ordinary General Assembly, where members approved last season’s accounts and the 2025/26 budget. We have looked through the 338-page report to pull the key figures on revenue, wages, transfer payables, taxes, financing, one-offs, and the stadium project. The point of this is to put the most accurate numbers in one place, because there are too many shaky claims and fake figures floating around.
Barcelona centre-back Eric GarcĂa left the pitch late in the 3-3 draw against Club Brugge after a clash of heads with Romeo Vermant. Overnight tests confirmed a partial fracture of the nasal bones, and the medical staff will decide if he plays soon with a protective mask or rests until after the international break.Â
Barcelona beat Girona 2-1 at the Estadi OlĂmpic LluĂs Companys. Ronald AraĂşjo came off the bench and scored in added time to complete the comeback. The win lifts Barça to the top of the LaLiga table, with Real Madrid still to play.
Barcelona have confirmed Frenkie de Jong’s contract extension until 30 June 2029, with a €500 million release clause. He called it “a very happy day” and said he wants to stay in Barcelona as long as possible while chasing as many titles as he can.
Barcelona have unveiled a special shirt that carries the logo of Ed Sheeran’s new album Play. The design will appear for Barça Femenà vs Granada on October 19 and again for El Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu on October 26.
Barcelona have issued two medical updates today. Dani Olmo has a muscle injury in his left calf without connective tissue involvement. Ferran Torres has soreness in his left hamstring without an associated injury and is not yet ruled out.
Real Madrid player Kylian Mbappé has called for respect and calm around Lamine Yamal’s private life. The message is simple, and it matters to a young player who lives under a big spotlight at Barça.
Barcelona have called 19-year-old Diego Kochen back from the United States U-20 camp in Chile. He is set to be on the bench on Sunday against Real Sociedad, with Wojciech Szczesny expected to start in goal.
Gavi had successful surgery today. The club estimates a recovery time of four to five months.