The 2017-18 season is Football Club Barcelona's 118th in existence and the club's 87th consecutive season in the top flight of Spanish football.
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Season overview
May
On 29 May, the club announced Ernesto Valverde would be the new Barcelona coach following the departure of Luis Enrique at the end of the previous season.
On 29 May, Barcelona and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen negotiated a five-year contract extension lasting until 30 June 2022.
June
On 14 June, Fluminense centre-back Marlon Santos signed a three-year contract.
On 30 June, goalkeeper Jordi Masip's contract expired; he was not resigned and was therefore released.
On 30 June, the club activated a buyback clause for Everton's Gerard Deulofeu.
On 30 June, the club announced they have reached an agreement with Real Betis for the transfer of Cristian Tello for EUR4 million.
July
On 5 July, Barcelona and Lionel Messi negotiated a contract renewal that will keep Messi at the club until 30 June 2021. As of 5 September, the contract is reportedly still not signed by Messi.
On 7 July, Barcelona and Jérémy Mathieu agreed to mutually terminate the defender's contract. Mathieu subsequently joined Portuguese club Sporting CP on a free transfer.
On 13 July, Barcelona and Benfica reached an agreement for the transfer of right-back Nélson Semedo for EUR30 million.
On 21 July, Barcelona defeated Juventus 2-1 in a pre-season friendly. Neymar notched two impeccable first-half goals as the Catalans rolled past the Italian champions before 82,104 fans at a sold-out MetLife Stadium in the 2017 International Champions Cup. Giorgio Chiellini pulled one back for Juventus in the 63rd minute, not enough to keep the Ernesto Valverde era from beginning with a convincing win.
On 26 July, Barcelona won 1-0 against Manchester United in a pre-season friendly. Neymar scored the lone goal of the match in the 31st minute.
On 29 July, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in their final match of the U.S. tour, winning the United States edition of the 2017 International Champions Cup. Messi, Ivan Rakiti? and Gerard Piqué each scored one goal.
August
On 3 August, Barcelona confirmed the unilateral termination of Neymar's contract as Neymar's legal representatives paid his EUR222 million buyout clause. In turn, Barcelona announced a turnover of operation details to UEFA so as to allow UEFA to determine any disciplinary responsibilities that may arise. Neymar subsequently joined Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year contract.
On 4 August, Barcelona drew 1-1 with Gimnàstic in a pre-season friendly game in Tarragona. Manu Barreiro put the hosts ahead in the 11th minute only for Paco Alcácer to score the equalizer for the Blaugrana from a free-kick in the 79th minute.
On 7 August, Barcelona defeated Chapecoense 5-0 in the 52nd edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy. Gerard Deulofeu, Sergio Busquets, Messi, Luis Suárez and Denis Suárez were the scorers for Barça; Messi and Deulofeu also assisted two goals each. Busquets was named the Man of the Match.
On 14 August, Barcelona lost 1-3 to Real Madrid in the first leg of the 2017 Supercopa de España. The first half of the match ended goalless. Five minutes into the second half, Marcelo fired a cross that deflected off Piqué's foot, resulting in an own goal. In the 77th minute, Luis Suárez was brought down in the box by goalkeeper Keylor Navas, resulting in a penalty which was converted by Lionel Messi. Messi's hit marked his 25th goal in the fixture. In the 80th minute, Real Madrid scored their second through a counter attack when Isco assisted Cristiano Ronaldo, who shot into the top right corner from the edge of the box. Ronaldo was booked for removing his shirt as part of his celebrations. Two minutes later, he was booked again for a dive in the penalty box, which resulted in a red card and a subsequent suspension for the second leg. Real's last goal was scored in the 90th minute in similar fashion to the second, when Marco Asensio shot into the top left corner following an assist from Lucas Vázquez.
On 14 August, Barcelona announced they had reached an agreement with Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao for the transfer of Paulinho for EUR40 million. His release clause was set at EUR120 million.
On 16 August, Barcelona lost 2-0 (agg. 1-5) to Real Madrid in the second leg of the 2017 Supercopa de España. The first goal of the match came quite early through a Real throw-in the fourth minute which resulted into getting the ball to Marco Asensio, who scored from long range. Nine minutes after the half-hour mark, Marcelo crossed in for Karim Benzema to control, who finished it with a half-volley into the net which was enough for the win for Real.
On 18 August, Barcelona and Palmeiras reached an agreement for the transfer of Colombian centre-back Yerry Mina for a fee of around EUR9 million, although he is to continue playing for Palmeiras until January 2018.
On 20 August, Barcelona defeated Real Betis 2-0 in their first Liga match of the season, following an own goal from Alin To?ca and a second within three minutes by Sergi Roberto.
On 24 August, Barcelona confirmed the transfer of Sergi Samper to Las Palmas on a season-long loan.
On 25 August, Barcelona announced they had reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of Ousmane Dembélé for EUR105 million plus add-ons. The player will sign a five-year contract and his buyout clause will be set at EUR400 million.
On 26 August, Barcelona defeated Alavés 2-0 at Mendizorrotza. Messi scored both goals, although having a penalty saved by Pacheco. Paulinho made his debut for Barcelona.
On 29 August, Nice and Barcelona reached an agreement for the loan of Marlon for two years, with a buy-back option for Barcelona after the first year.
On 31 August, Barcelona and Benfica reached an agreement for the loan of Douglas until the end of the 2017-18 campaign.
September
On 1 September, Barcelona and Alavés reached an agreement for the loan of Munir until the end of the 2017-18 campaign.
On 5 September, midfielder Carles Aleñá signed a new contract, keeping him at the club for a further three years with an optional two years more.
Players
Squad information
Players in
Total spending: EUR192 million
Players out
Total income: EUR226 million
Net: EUR34 million
Statistics
Squad appearances and goals
Squad statistics
Players Used: Barcelona has used a total of - different players in all competitions.
Goalscorers
Last updated: 26 August 2017
Hat-tricks
(H) - Home ; (A) - Away
Clean sheets
As of 26 August 2017
Disciplinary record
Includes all competitive matches. Players listed below made at least one appearance for Barcelona first squad during the season.
Last updated: 26 August 2017
Source: ESPNFC.com, FCBarcelona.com
Ordered by , and
= Number of bookings; = Number of sending offs after a second yellow card; = Number of sending offs by a direct red card.
Injury record
Pre-season and friendlies
Win Draw Loss
International Champions Cup
Friendlies
Joan Gamper Trophy
Competitions
Win Draw Loss
Overview
Last updated: 21 August 2017 (2017-08-21).
Source: Competitions
La Liga
Standings
Results summary
Last updated: 20 August 2017 (2017-08-20).
Source: LaLiga
Results by round
Last updated: 20 August 2017 (2017-08-20).
Source: LaLiga
Ground: A = Away; H = Home. Result: D = Draw; L = Loss; W = Win; P = Postponed.
Matchday
Copa del Rey
Round of 32
Supercopa de España
UEFA Champions League
Group stage
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