First-half goals from Munir El Haddadi and Neymar give Barcelona a slender lead in their Copa del Rey quarter-final tie against Athletic Bilbao with a 2-1 first-leg win.

Barcelona start the defence of their La Liga title Athletic Bilbao while Real Madrid kick-off the new season against Sporting Gijon.

Barcelona's Dani Alves signs a new two-year deal to remain at FC Barcelona ending rumors of moving to Liverpool or Manchester United.

Champions League winners Barcelona sign Sevilla defender Aleix Vidal for a reported fee of £16m - despite their transfer ban.