Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has provided an explanation for the absence of star frontman Robert Lewandowski from his side which faced off with Real Betis.Barca are of course fresh off a 2nd

Barcelona's brilliant frontline went missing as Hansi Flick's side passed up the chance to take full advantage of Atletico Madrid's defeat.

Omar Marmoush has been one of the breakout stars in Europe this season. Salah's Egypt team-mate has smashed in 20 goals in 26 games in all competitions for Eintracht Frankfurt - with 15 in the Bundesliga.

Alexander Isak's stats per 90 this season have been compared to Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski – and there's a clear winner. The Swedish forward continued his hot streak in front of goal on Wednesday night as Newcastle claimed a sixth successive Premier League victory with a convincing 3-0 win over Wolves.

Pedri and Marc Casado are set to start as the two defensive midfielders in this game. Raphinha will be the left midfielder and Lamine Yamal will be the right midfielder. Both of these players will provide the width to the team. Gavi is set to start as the centre attacking midfielder.

With Inigo Martinez coming off injured in the Spanish Supercup final, Ronald Araujo was sent on with just one appearance under his belt against Real Madrid. The Uruguayan was in excellent form, with

Back when Robert Lewandowski wore red, the Poland international showed the world why he's one of the best in front of goal with five goals in nine minutes.

Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha the first duo to both reach twenty goals across the five major European leagues this season

Barcelona’s hunt for Lewandowski’s successor leads to Premier League striker. Can the Catalans overcome financial hurdles to land their dream target this summer?

Where does Newcastle forward Alexander Isak rank among the best strikers in Europe? Is he better than Erling Haaland or Robert Lewandowski?

Arsenal are expected to be busy in the second half of the January transfer window. The Gunners have been strongly linked with a move for Martin Zubimendi, a deal that is reportedly likely to happen in the summer, while Gabriel Jesus’s injury has accelerated plans for a new striker.

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski struck twice on Matchday 5 – in the process becoming only the third player to score 100 UEFA Champions League goals – to move out on his own as 2024/25 UEFA ...