Real Madrid overcame a resilient Real Sociedad with a 2-0 win at the Reale Seguros Stadium, thanks to second-half penalties from Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe.
Kylian Mbappe has been unsuccessful in his effort to compel his former club Paris Saint-Germain to pay him 46.5 million in alleged unpaid wages and bonuses.
Clement Lenglet is edging closer to making his debut for Atletico Madrid, as the French defender takes advantage of the international break and the absence of many first-team players to stake his claim for a starting role.
Jude Bellingham is bringing a much-needed boost to Carlo Ancelotti's side as Real Madrid wrestle with a spate of injuries.
Rodrygo has shared his disappointment about his exclusion from this week's men's Ballon d'Or shortlist.
Spain forward Dani Olmo will be absent from Sunday's UEFA Nations League match against Switzerland due to a minor knee injury and is set to return to Barcelona early for treatment.