Two penalties from Kylian Mbappe helped ten-man Real Madrid to overcome Marseille 2-1 in the opening Champions League clash at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.
Barcelona will be without teenage sensation Lamine Yamal for their Champions League opener against Newcastle United on Thursday, with the winger sidelined by a groin injury.
Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde has placed Mikel Arteta among the elite of European coaches as his side prepare to face Arsenal in their Champions League opener at San Mames.
Barcelona are preparing for a crucial Champions League clash against Newcastle United on Thursday at St James' Park, and one of the biggest questions for Hansi Flick remains the centre-back partnership.
Real Madrid are preparing to appeal Dean Huijsen's controversial red card, issued during their 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Barcelona delivered a statement performance at the Camp Nou as they dismantled Valencia 6-0 in La Liga, with Fermín Lopez, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski each scoring twice.