Barcelona took a big bet 2 1/2 years ago that it could mortgage its future for the quick cash that the indebted club desperately needed to sign some major names. It took a chunk of the money it ...

Barcelona has moved closer to rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the top of the Spanish league by routing Sevilla 4-1.

Brazil forward Raphinha, and versatile defender Jules Koundé. While Lewandowski has consistently found the net, there was never a stretch in which all three players performed up to their billing.

to bring in top striker Robert Lewandowski, Brazil forward Raphinha, and versatile defender Jules Koundé.

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