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Enrique Sánchez Flores Stoke City were thought to be closing in on appointing Quique Sanchez Flores as their new manager, but he will remain at Espanyol.

Sergio García De La Fuente Media reports suggested Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti was racially abused by Espanyol's Sergio Garcia, but the forward is adamant he did not.

Gerard Piqué Bernabéu After equalising to earn a point away to Espanyol, Gerard Pique did not waste an opportunity to continue his row with Barcelona's rivals.

Gerard Piqué Bernabéu Barcelona narrowly avoided a first La Liga defeat of 2017-18 as Gerard Pique popped up to secure a 1-1 draw at Espanyol.

Lionel Messi Barcelona have left out star man Lionel Messi for Sunday's La Liga clash against Catalan rivals Espanyol.

Ernesto Valverde Tejedor Ernesto Valverde is not about to rush Ousmane Dembele's return from injury, even if the Frenchman appears to be ahead of schedule.

Gerard Piqué Bernabéu Barcelona defender offered Espanyol a cheekily reworked moniker after Ernesto Valverde's side beat their city rivals in the Copa del Rey.

Philippe Coutinho Correia Philippe Coutinho was understandably delighted after making his debut for Spanish giants Barcelona Thursday.

Luis Suarez Philippe Coutinho made his Barcelona debut as a substitute as Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi goals booked a Copa del Rey semi-final spot.

Philippe Coutinho Correia Barcelona could hand debuts to new signings Philippe Coutinho and Yerry Mina against Espanyol on Thursday.