Lionel Messi produced yet another master class as Barcelona marked the end of Luis Enrique's Nou Camp reign by lifting the Copa del Rey.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is optimistic his side can pull off another stunning comeback to advance in the Champions League.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is optimistic his side can pull off another stunning comeback to advance in the Champions League.

A last-gasp Sergio Ramos header secured a 1-1 draw for Real Madrid in the Clasico against Barcelona to maintain their six-point lead at the top of LaLiga.

Celtic 0 Barcelona 2: Celtic were knocked out of Europe as a Lionel Messi double gave Barcelona a 2-0 Champions League win at Parkhead.

Lionel Messi being found guilty of tax fraud yesterday, and handed a prison sentence of 21 months and fine of €3.5 million, is unlikely to cause too many long-term on-field problems for either the Barcelona star or his team.

Footballer Lionel Messi’s tax trial has begun, with the Barcelona star deciding not to appear in court for early proceedings.

Defending Copa del Rey champions Barcelona became the first team to retain the trophy since 1998 as they defeated Sevilla 2-0 after extra time in the final.

Deportivo La Coruna 0 Barcelona 8: Barcelona restated their title ambitions by thrashing Deportivo La Coruna 8-0 away from home, with Luis Suarez scoring four times and contributing three assists as they showed no mercy.

Atletico Madrid 2 Barcelona 0, Atletico win 3-2 on aggregate: Holders Barcelona are out of the Champions League after Antoine Griezmann’s brace sent Atletico Madrid through to semi-finals with a 2-0 quarter-final second-leg victory.

Barcelona 2 Atletico Madrid 1: Luis Suarez scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Nou Camp, where Fernando Torres was sent off having given the visitors the lead.

Barcelona 3 Arsenal 1 (Barcelona win 5-1 on aggregate): Arsenal were hoping for a miracle last night but it failed to materialise as Barcelona powered to the Champions League quarter-finals, with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger conceding the Catalans “have two or three players who transfer normal life into art”.

Chile 0-0 Argentina (Chile win 4-1 on penalties)            

Barcelona are heading into Saturday’s Champions League final against Juventus with optimism at sky-high levels among blaugrana fans, as a season which at one point seemed set for crisis looks increasingly likely to end in glorious historic success.

Two quick-fire moments of individual magic from Lionel Messi made the difference, and Neymar added a late added goal, as Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg at the Camp Nou.

Barcelona 2 Paris St Germain 0 (Barcelona win 5-1 on aggregate ): Barcelona reached the Champions League semi-finals for the seventh time in eight years after comfortably brushing aside the challenge of Paris St Germain last night.

PSG 1 Barcelona 3: Barcelona took a big step towards the Champions League semi-finals with a resounding 3-1 victory over Paris St Germain in yesterday’s quarter-final first leg at the Parc des Princes.

Barcelona 1 Man City 0 (Barcelona win 3-1 on agg): Lionel Messi starred once more as Barcelona progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals for a ninth consecutive season thanks to a 1-0 last 16 second leg victory over Manchester City at the Camp Nou last night.

Anfield’s communal sigh of relief blew me home in double quick time. When that’s been triggered by a narrow home win over West Brom, you know you’ve had a rough month.

The first goals Barcelona conceded this season did not come until their eighth game, but even still they confirmed many pundits’ view of the team’s major weakness.

Germany 2 Argentina 4

Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano believes Manchester United have secured the services of one of the top 10 players in the world after signing Angel di Maria this week.

Team of the tournament

Sorry about that World Cup jinx, everybody.

Brazil star Neymar could not hold back the tears as he revealed he had come within a few inches of being paralysed.

Argentina 0 Netherlands 0. (AET) (Argentina win 4-2 on penalties)

Argentina 0 Netherlands 0. (AET) (Argentina win 4-2 on penalties)

THE BANNER held up in the Argentine end depicted Pope Francis with his disciples on either side.

World Cup Semi-Final

Argentina 1 Belgium 0

In a World Cup that has already left so many lasting memories, the real legacy could be a shift in the balance of power from Europe to the Americas.

Nigeria 2 Argentina 3

Fernando Torres was not offended by Jose Mourinho’s criticism of Chelsea’s strikers last season but has admitted he misses being the goal-getter he once was.

Barcelona 1 Real Madrid 2

Barcelona 1 Real Madrid 2

Atletico Madrid 1 Barcelona 0 (Atletico Madrid win 2-1 on aggregate)

Barcelona 1 Atletico Munich 1

Barcelona 2 Manchester City 1 (Barcelona win 4-1 on aggregate)