Barcelona’s lead over Real Madrid at the top of the Primera Division is down to five points after they were held 1-1 by Sevilla in a thrilling contest at the Estadio Sanchez Pizjuan this evening.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola wants his side to show more killer instinct in front of goal after seeing them leave it late before securing the three points against Athletic Bilbao.

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has told Cesc Fabregas he would love to see him back at the Nou Camp and has no doubt the Arsenal man would be a star with the Catalan giants.

BARCELONA midfielder Andres Iniesta, below, has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League match at the Emirates due to a hamstring injury.

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League match with Arsenal due to a hamstring injury.

Barcelona 4 Stuttgart 0 (Barcelona win 5-1 on aggregate)

Barcelona are sweating on the fitness of superstar Lionel Messi ahead of their two huge matches this week.

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has risked infuriating Arsenal by expressing his ambition to play with Cesc Fabregas at the Nou Camp and claiming his Spain team-mate has “Barca DNA”.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has ruled out the possibility of Robinho joining the treble winners before the end of the transfer window, admitting his side are unlikely to make any more signings this summer.

BARCELONA could be without former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry for their crucial Champions League semi-final return leg against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge tonight.

Barcelona could be without former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry for their crucial Champions League semi-final return leg against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o insists he is happy at the Nou Camp ahead of contract talks at the end of the campaign.

Barcelona ace Lionel Messi has once again reiterated his desire to remain at the Nou Camp for the rest of his career amid increasing speculation about his future.

Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb has admitted that he has been trying to persuade former Arsenal team-mate Cesc Fabregas to join him at the Nou Camp.

Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has confirmed he will stay at the Nou Camp next season.

BARCELONA took a significant step towards the semi-finals of the Champions League with a hard-fought win over Schalke in Gelsenkirchen.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists Frank Rijkaard’s job is safe.

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has recalled playmaker Deco and defender Lilian Thuram for tomorrow's Champions League last-16 second leg with Liverpool at Anfield.

Barcelona vice-president Ferran Soriano would like the club to sign Cristiano Ronaldo but has denied they are set to move for the Manchester United winger.

Barcelona slipped to a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Valencia tonight to add another twist to a wide-open race for the Primera Liga title.

Barcelona's disappointing week took another bad turn tonight when they were held 1-1 by Deportivo La Coruna at the Riazor stadium.

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto´o could miss both of his club’s Champions League clashes with Chelsea next month after he was carried off on a stretcher during last night’s 1-1 draw with Werder Bremen in Germany.

Barcelona 1 Valencia 1

Barcelona were tonight crowned Primera Liga champions following second-placed Valencia’s defeat at Real Mallorca.

Barcelona have no intention of pursuing their reported interest in Thierry Henry in the short term.

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o claims he never considered leaving the Nou Camp despite having the chance to join English champions Chelsea.

BARCELONA announced a major squad clear-out yesterday by revealing that Patrick Kluivert, Marc Overmars, Phillip Cocu, Michael Reiziger and Rustu Recber will leave the club this summer.

Barcelona’s Ronaldinho could be prised away from the Nou Camp by a world record offer despite being Spanish football’s best player in his debut Primera Liga campaign.

Barcelona vice-president Sandro Rosell has admitted he is yet to speak with David Beckham but is “confident” of persuading the England captain to come to the Nou Camp.

Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta insists David Beckham would be better off at the Nou Camp rather than Real Madrid.

Barcelona have insisted that Rivaldo is not for sale after the Brazilian admitted he was flattered by Manchester United's reported interest in him.