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.
Barcelona are preparing for a crucial Champions League clash against Newcastle United on Thursday at St James' Park, and one of the biggest questions for Hansi Flick remains the centre-back partnership.
Real Madrid are preparing to appeal Dean Huijsen's controversial red card, issued during their 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Barcelona delivered a statement performance at the Camp Nou as they dismantled Valencia 6-0 in La Liga, with Fermín Lopez, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski each scoring twice.
Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal firmly believes he has what it takes to win the Ballon d'Or - not just once, but multiple times - as he sets his sights on football's highest individual honour.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has admitted his team's poor start to the La Liga season is indefensible, saying there is "no justification" for taking just two points from their opening three matches.