Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has suffered another major injury setback and will be sidelined for up to three months after being diagnosed with a knee problem that requires surgery.
Barcelona have been handed a major boost after Robert Lewandowski returned to full training ahead of their La Liga match against Elche this upcoming Sunday.
Scott McTominay has returned to full training with Napoli ahead of their Champions League trip to PSV Eindhoven, but Rasmus Hojlund will remain sidelined through injury.
Barcelona's injury woes have worsened with the news that star striker Robert Lewandowski has suffered a muscle tear in his left thigh and will be out of action for at least six weeks.
Eintracht Frankfurt have suffered a double defensive blow after confirming that young full-back Elias Baum is out with a thigh injury and centre-back Nnamdi Collins is sidelined by illness.
Erling Haaland has played down fears of injury after leaving Norway's squad early, with the Manchester City striker enjoying some downtime ahead of the Premier League's return.