Mateo Alvarez

Mateo Alvarez

Football writer covering La Liga with an eye for tactics, transfer market chaos, and the stories behind the scoreline. Mostly found watching Spanish football deep into the night, overanalysing full-backs, midfield rotations, and why every club thinks they’ve found the next wonderkid.

Has a soft spot for Newcastle United, because apparently emotional stability was never the goal.

February 7, 2026, Barcelona, Spain, Spain: Marc BERNAL of Barcelona celebrate his goal with Pau CUBARSI of Barcelona during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium on February 07, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Teenage midfielder backs himself to become a Barcelona starter this season
Marc Bernal has made his ambition clear ahead of the new season: he believes he is ready to become a regular starter...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 09: Barcelona youth players play a match on one of the pitches at the Joan Camper training ground on April 9, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain. Every weekend various teams of Barcelona youth players play in matches with the hope of one day making it to the top.
Barcelona confirm talented defender’s permanent departure to Sant Andreu
Barcelona have officially confirmed the permanent transfer of Joan Anaya to Sant Andreu, bringing an end to the young defender’s time at...
Corner flag the UEFA Europa League Knockout Round Play-Offs Barcelona vs Manchester United at Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain, 16th February 2023
Barcelona could delay opening of Camp Nou’s third tier until 2027 – Report
FC Barcelona may have to wait longer than expected before fully opening the third tier of the renovated Spotify Camp Nou, as...
Hansi Flick impressed by La Masia trio as Barcelona prepare to give youngsters more minutes in England
FC Barcelona’s preseason continues to highlight the strength of La Masia, with several academy prospects reportedly earning greater opportunities after impressing Hansi...
Frenkie de Jong #21 of Netherlands reacts as he warms up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Netherlands and Morocco at Monterrey Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Guadalupe, Mexico.
Barcelona captain continues gym recovery while Spanish defender returns to the grass
FC Barcelona completed their second training session at St. George’s Park on Tuesday morning, with Frenkie de Jong and Alejandro Balde following...
Barcelona captain set to join pre-season camp in England – Report
Raphinha is expected to join FC Barcelona’s pre-season camp at St. George’s Park on Wednesday as Hansi Flick continues preparing his squad...
Dusan Vlahovic #9 of Juventus FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Manchester City FC at Camping World Stadium on June 26, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.
Free-agent striker continues to wait for Barcelona as Besiktas grow frustrated
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Barcelona deadline for Julian Alvarez offer enters decisive stage
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24-year-old forward will make his Barcelona debut against Birmingham City on Friday
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Fabrizio Romano issues major update on Barcelona’s pursuit of Eli Junior Kroupi
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Spanish defender remains determined to join Barcelona despite stalled negotiations
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Barcelona want to extend 18-year-old La Masia starlet’s contract and send him out on loan – Report
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FLORENCE, ITALY - JANUARY 18: Lorenzo Anghele' of Italy U18 battles for the ball with Alvaro Cortes of Spain U18 at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on January 18, 2023 in Florence, Italy.
21-year-old Barcelona defender could receive more opportunities this year under Hansi Flick – Report
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Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou on April 11, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona legend explains why the club still hold the edge over Real Madrid
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Darwin Nunez of Al Hilal celebrates after scoring the his team's fifth goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ettifaq and Al Hilal at Ego Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Barcelona target closes in on Saudi exit as Portuguese option emerges – Report
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National Coach Coach Hans-Dieter Hansi Flick GER, portrait, 79th DFB Cup Final, Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany
Hansi Flick and Barcelona stars impressed by 16-year-old La Masia gem in pre-season – Report
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Ferran Torres of Barcelona warms up on the sideline during the UEFA Champions League Last 16 match Newcastle Untied vs Barcelona at St. James's Park, Newcastle, United Kingdom on 10 March 2026.
PSG step up pursuit of Barcelona star after missing out on Diomande
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Bournemouth set huge asking price for Barcelona-linked French attacker
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24-year-old forward follows a Dortmund-to-Barcelona path that has often led to success
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Two current Barcelona stars rank among the 10 most valuable players in football history
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