Real Madrid have opted to boycott the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris tonight, continuing their stance from the previous year.
Ferran Torres delivered a brace as Barcelona eased to a 3-0 win over Getafe on Sunday night, with Dani Olmo adding the third to seal another strong La Liga performance for Hansi Flick's side.
Real Madrid won their fifth LaLiga match in a row to begin the 2025 season helped by a sterling performance from star forward Kylian Mbappe.
Two penalties from Kylian Mbappe helped ten-man Real Madrid to overcome Marseille 2-1 in the opening Champions League clash at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.
Barcelona will be without teenage sensation Lamine Yamal for their Champions League opener against Newcastle United on Thursday, with the winger sidelined by a groin injury.
Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde has placed Mikel Arteta among the elite of European coaches as his side prepare to face Arsenal in their Champions League opener at San Mames.