Could this be the end of the great Barcelona team of Messi, Xavi andIniesta?

Barcelona defender Eric Abidal says his team-mates are going all out to reach the Champions League final as a way of lending support to coach Tito Vilanova.

Both Real Madrid and Barcelona warmed up for this week’s Champions League quarter-final second legs with thumping La Liga victories on Saturday, but the mood around each camp differed markedly.

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has been discharged from hospital after undergoing an operation on his parotid gland on Thursday.

Barcelona have suspended their scheduled media activities for today amid reports in Spain concerning the health of coach Tito Vilanova.

Lionel Messi worked out in the gym as his Barcelona team-mates trained this morning, and the Argentinian could yet be fit for Sunday’s match against Real Betis despite being carried off in last night’s Champions League clash with Benfica.

Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova has defended his decision to include Lionel Messi in last night's Champions League game against Benfica after the Argentina star suffered a knee injury.

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Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova heaped praise on Lionel Messi after his brace enabled the Catalans to win 4-2 at Real Mallorca.

Celtic’s memorable Champions League victory over Barcelona on Wednesday received widespread acclaim in Spain.

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David Villa scored in his first competitive appearance since 2011 and Lionel Messi netted a brace as Barcelona thrashed Real Sociedad in new coach Tito Vilanova’s Primera Division debut in the Nou Camp hot-seat .

Andres Iniesta believes the pressure is on Barcelona’s players to perform this season, as well as new manager Tito Vilanova.

New Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova is still coming to terms with life without Pep Guardiola but is warming to the reality of leading the Catalans this season.