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Barcelona's Gerard Martin dismisses Real Madrid's high-profile signings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:07 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Summary

FC Barcelona's Gerard Martin expressed confidence in competing against Real Madrid, regardless of the latter's significant summer signings, including Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate. Martin emphasized that Barca focuses on their own performance and is not concerned with their rivals' acquisitions. Meanwhile, Barcelona has made only two notable signings, raising concerns among fans regarding the team's depth, particularly in defense and striker positions. The club's efforts to enhance their roster seem to be falling short compared to Madrid's reinforcements.

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By the Numbers

•Gerard Martin confident in Barcelona's ability to compete.
•Real Madrid has signed key players amid a spending spree.
•Barcelona made only two major signings this summer.
•Fans express concern over lack of new defenders and strikers.
•Both clubs' performance will significantly impact La Liga standings.

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12:07 PMYahoo Sports — FC Barcelona star ‘doesn’t care’ who Real Madrid sign, vows to compete for every title

What they're saying

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Amid Real Madrid’s massive summer signing spree, one FC Barcelona star is unfazed by their rival’s bringing in reinforcements. Los Blancos have spent a lot of money to sign big-name players like Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, and Yan Diomande, with more signings to come.
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