Lionel Messi continues to lead the race for the Golden Shoe, given to Europe’s top goalscorer. The Barcelona captain tops the standings with 30 league goals, ahead of Kylian Mbappe, Sampdoria’s Fabio Quagliarella, AC Milan’s Krzysztof Piu0105tek and Sergio Aguero.
Barcelona’s move for striker Luka Jovic is reportedly “dead” at the moment because his club, Eintracht Frankfurt, are asking for too much money. The Spanish champions were willing to spend €60m but his price has gone up after interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
Referee Gil Manzano has been appointed referee for Barcelona’s La Liga clash with Atletico Madrid on Saturday.