Karim Benzema scored two penalties as Real Madrid cut Barcelona's lead at the top of LaLiga to eight points with an emphatic 4-0 win at bottom side Elche.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has highlighted the importance of midfielder Frenkie de Jong to the La Liga giants.
Manchester United will be missing Antony, Anthony Martial, and Scott McTominay when they lock horns with Barcelona in the Europa League.
Real Betis' Sporting Director Antonio Cordon will be leaving the club at the end of the season amid links with Barcelona.
Barcelona's left-back Jordi Alba has not been getting regular game time due to the great form of rising star Alejandro Balde.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez was far from impressed despite the victory over Villarreal in LaLiga over the weekend.