Barcelona president Joan Laporta has ruled out the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the club as a player, describing such speculation as "unrealistic."
Barcelona have received a major boost ahead of their return to La Liga action, with Marc Casado cleared of a suspected adductor injury and expected to feature against Athletic Club on 22 November.
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso bemoaned his team's lack of scoring opportunities in the 1-0 UEFA Champions League loss to Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday evening.
Liverpool recorded an impressive 1-0 win over Spanish giants Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Real Madrid have been dealt a major setback ahead of their Champions League trip to Liverpool, with teenager Franco Mastantuono ruled out through injury.
Arsenal's defensive star William Saliba has reignited speculation over his future after admitting that a move to Real Madrid would be "tempting".