Lewandowski did not add to his tally in those final two games, though he still secured the Pichichi award as La Liga’s top scorer, finishing ahead of Karim Benzema.

Over the last two weeks, the Catalan media have been peppered with stories about a potential move for Harry Kane from Barcelona. The England captain could well be the meeting point between quality

Jordi Alba said Lionel Messi was unhappy with the latter’s controversial Barcelona exit as he mulls retirement.

Ellie Carpenter has proved to be one of the signings of the summer. Another top display showed how vital she is to Chelsea's hunt for European glory.

“Barcelona are already working to find a striker, a starting No. 9 who can cover for a possible departure of Lewandowski,” said transfer specialist Matteo Moretto during an appearance on Despierta San Francisco.

The final international break of 2025 lasted exactly four hundred and thirty nine weeks, but it is finally over and with it comes one of the most anticipated days in the history of FC Barcelona as the club returns to the Greatest Stadium on Earth to face Athletic Bilbao in La Liga action on Saturday afternoon.

Enzo Maresca is likely to field a rotated side in Saturday's match against Burnley, with the upcoming Champions League clash with Barcelona in mind.