Heat on Koeman as Barca drift creates concern over loss of identityRonald Koeman is under pressure as Barcelona face Granada in La Liga on Monday. The relationship between Koeman and Laporta has become increasingly strained after Koeman objected to Laporta suggesting a coach does not have all the power. Barcelona have made a solid start in La Liga and for now, the hope is an upturn will postpone bigger, and more expensive, decisions until later. Atletico Madrid play at home to Athletic Club on Saturday before Real Madrid travel to in-form Valencia on Sunday night. Fixtures (GMT)FridayCelta Vigo v Cadiz (1900)SaturdayRayo Vallecano v Getafe (1200), Atletico Madrid v Athletic Club (1415), Elche v Levante (1630), Alaves v Osasuna (1900)SundayMallorca v Villarreal (1200), Real Sociedad v Sevilla (1415), Real Betis v Espanyol (1630), Valencia v Real Madrid (1900)MondayBarcelona v Granada (1900)

Source: Bangkok Post September 17, 2021 01:18 UTC