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.
Barcelona have been handed a lift ahead of Wednesday's Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain after the French champions were hit with fresh injury concerns to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Vitinha.
Real Sociedad felt they were unfairly treated in their 2-1 defeat to Barcelona at Montjuic on Sunday, with Alvaro Odriozola openly criticising the referee's decision that led to Barca's equaliser.
Sevilla striker Akor Adams expressed gratitude after coming on as a substitute to score the winner for Sevilla in a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
Real Madrid extended their perfect start to the La Liga season with a convincing 4-1 win over Levante powered by a second-half brace from Kylian Mbappe.