Transfer rumours
Barcelona are set to receive €7m for Monchu and Sergio Akieme (€3.5m for each) as soon as they reach 22 matches for Girona and Almeria respectively. This would also make their moves permanent transfers.
PSG's Juan Bernat could arrive next summer for free as a replacement for Junior Firpo who is expected to be sold after failing to properly settle at Camp Nou.
Lazio are interested in taking Jean-Clair Todibo on loan until the end of the season. The Barca loanee is having a hard time at Benfica, playing only two matches this term so far.
Next fixtures (kick-off times are CET)
27 Jan Wednesday 9:00 pm, Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona (Copa del Rey)
31 Jan Sunday 9:00 pm, Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao (La Liga)
3 Feb Wednesday, possible Copa del Rey quarter-finals clash
7 Feb Sunday 9:00 pm, Real Betis vs Barcelona (La Liga)
10 Feb Wednesday, possible Copa del Rey semi-finals clash
Team news
Gerard Pique, Ansu Fati, Philippe Coutinho, and Sergi Roberto are all out with injuries, with the latter expected to join group training after the Elche clash.
Sergino Dest seems to have recovered, as he made the matchday squad for the Elche game, although he remained on the bench for the whole match.
Finally, Leo Messi's two-match ban has expired and he will be available for the next matches.
Rivals
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have all won their matches in La Liga matchday 19. The Rojiblancos continue as league leaders with 47 points, seven and ten points ahead of Real Madrid and Barca respectively. Besides, Atleti have a game in hand.
Next weekend, Barca face Bilbao at home, Los Blancos host Levante while Atletico take on Cadiz away.
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