FC Barcelona News: 5 July 2020

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A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors

PREVIEW: Villarreal v FC Barcelona - FC Barcelona
Barça return to La Liga action on Sunday (10.00pm CEST) and points are needed more than ever after back-to-back 2-2 draws have allowed Real Madrid to move ahead in the title race with just five games left to play.

When and where to watch Villarreal v FC Barcelona - FC Barcelona
Find out the schedules and television channels around the world that are showing the match corresponding to week 34 in LaLiga

The squad for Villarreal - FC Barcelona
Quique Setién names his players for Sunday's difficult trip to the Estadio de la Cerámica (10.00pm CEST)

Medical communique: Junior - FC Barcelona
Junior Firpo has discomfort in his right hip and is out of this Sunday's game against Villarreal.

Xavi Hernández renews his contract with Al Sadd until 2021 - SPORT
Xavi Hernandez will continue as Al Sadd coach for another season. The Qatari club made the announcement on Sunday that the former Barcelona midfielder has extended his contract until the end of the 2020-21 campaign, which is when elections are set to be held at Camp Nou for a new president.

Barcelona willing to reduce the price to flog Rakitic - SPORT
It's an open secret that Barcelona are prepared to let Ivan Rakitic leave. The Croatian has just one year left on his deal and there are no plans to offer him a renewal, so the club have placed him on the market.

Source: barcablaugranes.com