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LaLiga: I couldn't be under more pressure, says Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman ahead of El Clasico

"As Barcelona coach you have to take the pressure, no problem. I know the importance of a Clasico," Ronald Koeman said ahead of the clash against Real Madrid.

LaLiga: Ronald Koeman will not be sacked as manager after Atletico Madrid game, says Joan Laporta

Koeman’s future has been in serious doubt after Barca were beaten 3-0 by Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday, a defeat that leaves them bottom of the group.

Nations League: Luis Enrique calls up 17-year-old Gavi to Spain squad for semi-final

Barcelona’s 18-year-old Pedri also made a return to the Spain team, while Enrique deemed it too soon for Ansu Fati, the 18-year-old who's made only two appearances for Barca after 10 months out with an injury.

LaLiga: Ronald Koeman's job in danger before Barcelona travel to Atletico Madrid

Barcelona are in last place of Group E and at risk of not making the knockout rounds for the first time in 20 years.

LaLiga: Ansu Fati returns in Lionel Messi shirt to help Barcelona ease pressure on Ronald Koeman

Fati, wearing the number 10 shirt previously belonging to Messi, came on to a raucous reception at Camp Nou, 323 days after his last appearance. The 18-year-old scored to complete a much-needed victory for Barca.

LaLiga: Under-fire Ronald Koeman refuses to answer questions in Barcelona presser

Koeman's position is fragile, after Barca followed up a 3-0 defeat by Bayern in the Champions League last week with a 1-1 draw at home to Granada in LaLiga, with the team's tactics and style coming under scrutiny.

LaLiga: 'It will be a pleasure if we play together' Sergio Aguero hoping to team up with Lionel Messi at Barcelona

Aguero is still not sure that Messi will be his teammate next season as the club captain is yet to sign an extension to his current contract which expires next month.

LaLiga: Barcelona reach two-year deal with Sergio Aguero to boost team's attack

Aguero played for Atletico for five seasons before moving to Man City in 2011-12, helping Barcelona's Spanish league rival win the 2010 Europa League and the 2011 UEFA Super Cup.

LaLiga: Lionel Messi nets brilliant volley but Barcelona's title hopes hanging by a thread after draw against Levante

With only two games left now and potentially two teams to catch, Barcelona's chances of taking the title off Real Madrid this season would appear remote.

Copa America 2021: Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho to miss continental championship, says Brazil doctor

Barcelona did not reveal how much time he would miss, but national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar effectively ruled him out for the rest of the season.