FC Barcelona News: 3 September 2024; Sergi Domínguez talks Barça debut, Ansu Fati returns to training

Sergi Domínguez: 'It makes me proud and I'm very happy' - FC Barcelona
Another special day for a La Masia player. The big win against Valldolid (7-0) came about through teamwork and outstanding individuals. Names such as Raphinha, Olmo, Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal grabbed the headlines, but another young player is definitely worth a mention, namely Sergi Domínguez.

"I thought about it" - Barcelona hero Raphinha admits to having considered departure - Football España
Everything is rosy for Barcelona at the moment, especially on the pitch. Four wins out of four has Hansi Flick’s side four points clear at the top of La Liga, and this gap was solidified over the weekend with the 7-0 trouncing of Real Valladolid.

Right-back Marc Pubill was most realistic deal for Barcelona after Dani Olmo move - Football España
Barcelona struggled to have the summer that they wanted this year, and only Dani Olmo and Pau Victor came through the door, albeit potentially to the tune of up to €65m. However much of the focus was on the deals they could not do.

Salary limit was key obstacle between Barcelona and winger Kingsley Coman, liked by Hansi Flick - Football España
Barcelona were linked with a variety of left-wingers this summer, starting with Luis Diaz and Nico Williams, before deals for Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa and Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman were touted. None of them came off on account of Barcelona’s salary limit struggles.

Hansi Flick expects to have Barcelona duo Frenkie de Jong and Ansu Fati back from injury post-international injury - Football España
It’s been an excellent start to the season for Barcelona, who are the only team in La Liga to have won all of their opening matches (4/4). The international break will kill some of the momentum built up by Hansi Flick’s side, although it does also allow for a extended period for injured players to make their return to training.