Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti expects Vinicius Jr to show his quality against Liverpool once again on Tuesday despite recent racial abuse.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists there is "nothing in the world that could justify" Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr being targeted with racist abuse.
LaLiga leaders Barcelona restored an eight-point advantage over Real Madrid at the top with a 2-0 victory over Cadiz at the Nou Camp.
Real Madrid scored two late goals to win 2-0 at Osasuna and close the gap on LaLiga leaders Barcelona to four points.
Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi claimed Eden Hazard was the laziest footballer he has ever played with.
Karim Benzema scored two penalties as Real Madrid cut Barcelona's lead at the top of LaLiga to eight points with an emphatic 4-0 win at bottom side Elche.