Hansi Flick has insisted that Barcelona will not abandon their attacking philosophy despite their defensive struggles following a 3-3 draw with Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Newcastle United extended their superb Champions League form with a 2–0 win over Athletic Bilbao at St James' Park on Wednesday night, but the victory was overshadowed by a worrying injury to winger Anthony Gordon.
Pep Guardiola has urged England manager Thomas Tuchel to recall Phil Foden after the Manchester City star produced a sparkling performance in their 4-1 Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund.
In UEFA Champions League action, Barcelona survived a 3-3 thriller against Club Brugge, Pafos stunned Villarreal 1-0, and Newcastle powered past Athletic Club 2-0 at St James' Park.
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso bemoaned his team's lack of scoring opportunities in the 1-0 UEFA Champions League loss to Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday evening.
Borussia Dortmund have been handed a major defensive boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester City, as Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Sule are both expected to return to the squad.