Barcelona are bracing themselves for another untimely setback after fears grew on Tuesday night that Dani Olmo could be sidelined until January.
Diego Simeone has urged his Atletico Madrid players to embrace the challenge of facing Barcelona on Tuesday night, after offering sympathy to Hansi Flick following the Barcelona manager's emotional moment with Raphinha at the weekend.
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso bemoaned their accuracy in front of goals in the 1-1 draw against Girona at Montilivi on Sunday.
Real Madrid and Girona both played their part in a dramatic La Liga weekend that also saw Villarreal surge, Betis silence Sevilla and Espanyol snatch a late winner.
Xabi Alonso leads Real Madrid into a crucial Champions League clash on Wednesday night as they travel to the intimidating Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium to face Olympiacos.
Chelsea produced a clinical performance to beat Barcelona 3-0 in their UEFA Champions League fixture at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening.