Real Madrid face a stern test at the Santiago Bernabeu this afternoon as Villarreal arrive in red-hot form for their La Liga clash.
Barcelona's latest La Masia graduate Dro Fernandez is expected to sign new deal after making his LaLiga debut in the 2-1 win against Real Sociedad last Sunday.
The UEFA Champions League league phase last night delivered a pair of one-sided scorelines, as Bayern Munich defeated Pafos in Cyprus while Atletico Madrid destroyed Eintracht Frankfurt in Spain.
Real Madrid were ruthless in their 5-0 thrashing of Kairat Almaty in their first UEFA Champions League clash in Kazakhstan on Tuesday night.
Dani Carvajal was dismissed in Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League win over Olympique de Marseille on 16 September after headbutting goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.
Barcelona's summer business raised questions over the club's goalkeeping plans, but sporting director Deco has moved to clarify why Joan Garcia was brought in from city rivals Espanyol.