Live Barcelona Blog: Rafinha and Paco Alcacer left out of Barcelona's squad

Sport360 staff 23:55 24/08/2018
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  • Hello Barcelona fans!

    With the La Liga season underway and the transfer window deadline looming in Spain (August 31), there is no shortage of news coming out from the Camp Nou.

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    10:35pm – Rafinha and Paco Alcacer left out of Barcelona’s squad

    Barcelona have announced the 18-man squad to travel to Real Valladolid.

    Rafinha Alcantara and Paco Alcacer however are not included while Thomas Vermaelen is also left out.

    Read the full story here.

    9:00pm – Real Valladolid v Barcelona preview

    Barcelona will be looking to make it two wins out of two when they travel to Real Valladolid on Sunday.

    Watch this video for the match preview.

    7:00pm – Barca talking points

    Brendon Netto lists three talking points ahead of the trip to Real Valladolid including Luis Suarez’s need to adapt.

    Read the piece here.

    12:00pm – Alcacer inches closer to Dortmund move

    Borussia Dortmund are closing in on the signing of Paco Alcacer from Barcelona, according to Mundo Deportivo.

    The German club are set to secure the Spaniard on an initial loan deal, with an option to buy, as they look to strengthen their forward line.

    The former Valencia and Getafe forward has played second fiddle to Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez over the course of his two campaigns to date at the Camp Nou, and is seeking a new challenge away from the club.

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