Athletic Club defender Yeray Alvarez has been banned for 10 months after testing positive for a banned substance following a Europa League match against Manchester United in May.
Barcelona have been left deeply concerned after Gavi suffered a fresh knee setback, raising fears of another long absence for the 20-year-old midfielder.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe was full of praise for new Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso after the Spaniard joined the club from Bayer Leverkusen.
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that both Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue will be out for several weeks after picking up injuries while on international duty with France against Ukraine, ruling them out of the upcoming clash with Barcelona.
Real Madrid have uncovered another gem from their academy, with Gonzalo Garcia making a rapid rise from Castilla to the first team.
Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has rejected Hansi Flick's warning that player egos could derail the club's ambitions this season, insisting that the team's recent dip in form has more to do with intensity than individualism.