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FANS are convinced “obsessed” Barcelona are missing their rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo after a bizarre tweet.The LaLiga champions thumped Real Betis 5-0 on Saturday night.
Barcelona strangely added Ansu Fati and C Ronaldo as Real Betis goalscorersCredit: Twitter
Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays his football for Al-Nassr in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
But they put out a strange post following the full-time whistle at their temporary Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys home.
Because as well as having their own five scorers under the Barcelona name, the Catalan giants also added two ‘goals’ for Real Betis.
Both were ‘scored’ in the 55th minute – one by Ansu Fati, who has left Barca for Brighton on loan this season and helped the Seagulls beat Manchester United yesterday.
And the other had the name “C. Ronaldo”, unsurprisingly leaving supporters baffled.
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Ronaldo has played against Barcelona 34 times, including 30 times for arch-rivals Real Madrid in El Clasico, with 20 goals in total.
However, the Portuguese forward has not faced Barca since his double for Juventus in a 3-0 Champions League win in December 2020 – and is unlikely to again any time soon following his move to Saudi side Al-Nassr.
So users on Twitter were quick to send confused messages in response to the blunder post, which was quickly removed and corrected by Barca’s admin team.
One said: “Most random error.”
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Another wrote: “Obsessed.”
A third added: “They’re still having nightmares about Ronaldo scoring against them.”
A fourth replied: “Rent free.”
And a final user commented: “How can you even do that accidentally?”
On the pitch, it was a memorable night for Joao Felix.
The new loanee from Atletico Madrid put in a man-of-the-match performance – including opening the scoring on 25 minutes then producing a sublime dummy to set up Robert Lewandowski for No2 seven minutes later.
Ferran Torres, Raphinha and a wonderful solo goal from Joao Cancelo completed the 5-0 rout that put Barcelona top of the table before Real Madrid aim to continue their 100 per cent start to the season against Real Sociedad tonight.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 20 times against Barca – but not since December 2020Credit: AFP-GERARD JULIEN
Joao Felix scored his first Barcelona goal in the 5-0 winCredit: Getty
Ansu Fati was in action for Brighton against Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty More

FANS have been left shocked after discovering Jude Bellingham’s brother Jobe has a completely different name on the back of his shirt.Jude has made a lightning start to life as a Real Madrid superstar following his £115m move from Borussia Dortmund.
Jobe Bellingham has a totally different name on the back of his Sunderland shirtCredit: Getty
The 17-year-old has impressed at Sunderland since his move from BirminghamCredit: Rex
The 20-year-old has scored five goals in four games for the LaLiga giants so far this season.
And he produced a masterclass on Tuesday as he produced another goal and created one for Harry Kane for England in their 3-1 win over Scotland.
He was not the only member of the Bellingham family to switch clubs this summer.
Younger brother Jobe, who is only 17, also left his elder sibling’s first team Birmingham City to join Championship rivals Sunderland.
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And he has been impressing his new supporters himself with a series of fine displays for the Black Cats.
Jobe has scored twice in five appearances so far – but some fans have been left perplexed as to why he does NOT have his surname on the back of his shirt like Jude.
Instead, the midfielder has opted to have his forename above his No.7 instead.
One supporter previously asked online: “He doesn’t use his surname on his shirt?”
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However, Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray has revealed the reason behind his new star’s decision.
He explained: “I think he’s trying to create his own identity.
“He doesn’t want to live off the back of his brother’s name; he wants to be the footballer that he is and show people what he can do.”
And ahead of today’s trip to QPR, Mowbray also added: “He’s an absolute diamond.
“He just loves football and wants to get better. He tests the coaches every day. He’s got a real growth mindset.
“At 17, it’s unbelievable. Where he can be in five years’ time, I’m not sure, but I’m really pleased with him. His greatest asset is that he wants to learn.”
His elder brother Jude Bellingham has made a blistering start to life at MadridCredit: Getty
The England international has his surname on the back of his shirtCredit: Getty More

MASON GREENWOOD could make his Getafe debut on Sunday afternoon after being named in the club’s matchday squad.The Manchester United forward, 21, joined the Spanish club on loan on deadline day in the summer transfer window.
Mason Greenwood could make his Getafe debut on Sunday against OsasunaCredit: Alamy
Getafe released the matchday squad list 24 hours before kick-off
He was not involved in the 2-1 defeat at Real Madrid on September 2 as Jude Bellingham scored a dramatic injury-time winner.
But Getafe confirmed the striker – who will wear No12 – is on the squad list to face Osasuna in LaLiga this weekend.
And therefore Greenwood could make his first appearance since January 2022 when he was suspended by United.
Getafe, managed by Jose Bordalas, sit 14th in LaLiga with one win from their opening four matches.
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However, they did hold Barcelona to a 0-0 draw on the opening weekend of the season.
Greenwood was suspended by Manchester United after he was arrested in 2022.
He was then charged with a string of offences including attempted rape.
However, the CPS then dropped the charges in February this year.
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United, though, confirmed on August 21 that Greenwood would not be returning into the first-team fold under Erik ten Hag after their own internal probe and a furious fan reaction led by Rachel Riley.
However, the club did not terminate his £75,000-per-week contract at Old Trafford.
Greenwood released a statement where he insisted he had not done what he was accused of but was “learning to understand my responsibilities as a professional footballer”.
There was interest from Lazio and Turkey but a deal was signed with Getafe just moments before the window closed.
The one-cap England international was unveiled in front of supporters in Madrid.
He has been joined in the Spanish capital by girlfriend Harriet Robson.
And Greenwood will be reinstated into EA Sports’ new EA FC 24 video game after being dropped from FIFA 22 following his arrest.
A statement from EA Sports said: “EA Sports FC 24 authentically reflects the active rosters of teams and clubs in the real world of football.
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“As he is now part of an active roster with Getafe CF, Mason Greenwood will be included in FC 24.”
The 21-year-old though will not appear in the popular Ultimate Team mode as he wasn’t part of an active squad at the time of the cut-off date by EA.
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MASON Greenwood’s girlfriend has reportedly been out with Getafe Wags as the couple settle in – days before he could make his debut.The striker, 21, was offered a return to football after signing for the Spanish club just before the end of the transfer window last month.
Mason Greenwood was unveiled to Getafe fans earlier this monthCredit: PA
The striker could make his debut for the Spanish club this weekendCredit: Rex
Mason Greenwood’s girlfriend Harriet Robson posted a picture from a training sessionCredit: instagram
Greenwood was later unveiled to a stadium of fans and has been seen training in footage shown on the club’s social media accounts.
But a week-long break from club football owing to an international break has delayed his first appearance for Getafe.
It has allowed Greenwood an extra week of training to improve his match fitness, having not stepped on the pitch since his arrest in January last year.
And Getafe is understood to have been pulling out all the stops to ensure he is accommodated off the pitch ahead of his debut.
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Greenwood and his family are said to have dined with the club’s president, while a translator is also available on request, MailOnline reports.
The striker’s girlfriend Harriet Robson has also been welcomed by Wags and has visited Madrid’s shopping districts.
It is unclear whether she will live in Spain with him or regularly visit with their baby.
Greenwood is understood to be living with his dad while a search for a property in Boadilla del Monte is ongoing.
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The quiet and affluent town is located to the west of the Spanish capital.
It comes as he could make his Getafe debut this weekend.
Despite only signing on loan ten days ago, he is expected to feature against Osasuna on September 17, Sunday afternoon.
The match will take place at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, with kick-off set for 1pm BST.
A source told The Sun this week: “Mason was very nervous about how he would be received by his new team-mates and his coaches but they have been very welcoming to him.
“He feels relaxed in their company and a couple of the Spanish lads have taken him under their wing.
“He can’t believe how well its gone and how quickly his life has changed.”
The source added: “The Getafe Wags have also welcomed Harriet so they are both very happy with the move at the moment.”
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It would be Greenwood’s first professional match for more than 18 months, having been suspended by Manchester United following his arrest in January 2022.
Charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control were dropped in February, but United announced last month the club had “mutually agreed” he would rebuild his career away from Old Trafford.
Greenwood waves to fans at his unveiling last weekCredit: PA More

THE Vicente Calderon Stadium was once the home of Atletico Madrid, but six years on from its closure it is set to be turned into a park. Built in 1966 the stadium was used for Atletico’s home games for over 50 years before they moved into the swanky new Metropolitano Stadium.
Vicente Calderon Stadium was previously the home of Atletico MadridCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The stadium has now been reduced to rubbleCredit: Getty
It is being torn down to make way for a new parkCredit: Getty
The ground was opened in 1966, but hasn’t been used since 2017Credit: Getty
The ground played host to World Cup fixtures in 1982, 14 Copa del Rey finals and saw greats of the game such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo grace the pitch.
At its peak it had a capacity of 66,000, over 5,000 more than the Emirates Stadium, but it was later reduced to 54,907 in order to allow for it all to be seating.
It took over seven years to build after breaking ground in 1959 and opening in 1966.
But now it has been reduced to rubble with plans to turn it in to a park.
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Atletico called the Vicente Calderon Stadium home for over 50 yearsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
It regularly played host to the Copa del Rey finalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The plans will see a roman circus built, which will be surrounded by trees offering a space for members of the public to go on walks and enjoy a rest.
And, despite the stadium no longer being their for fans to marvel at, the Madrid City Council have ensured the new park will continue its legacy.
It will be named “Park Atletico Madrid” as a homage to the La Liga club who played their football there.
The final game played at the Vicente Calderon Stadium was a fixture between a past and present Atletico Madrid side against a World XI comprising of an array of mega stars.
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Fernando Torres lined up for Atletico whilst legends of the game such as Ronaldinho and Clarence Seedorf took part for the World XI.
The 11 time La Liga champions now play their games at the Metropolitano Stadium which has an impressive capacity of 70,460.
The stadium is making way for a park that will feature a Roman CircusCredit: Ayuntamiento de Madrid
It will offer walkways and rest spaces in a vast change from its days as a stadiumCredit: Ayuntamiento de Madrid
The Park will still keep the soul of the club going with the name “Park Atletico Madrid”Credit: Ayuntamiento de Madrid More