Are youngsters like Gavi, Pedri, Saka playing too much?
How much is too much football for a player under the age of 21? Some of the top clubs rely on young talent but will they burn out early?
Carvajal: Pros would cut pay to reduce schedule
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has said players would be open to taking a pay cut if it meant playing fewer games, reducing their workload and avoiding injuries.
European Team of the Week: Torres, Onana, Rodrygo star
ESPN and WhoScored brings you the best players from around Europe's top five leagues from the last round of action. And Real Madrid's Rodrygo shone.
Why can't Super Eagles players take their club form to Nigeria?
Nigeria could only muster a meagre two goals and two points in recent World Cup qualifying, but Super Eagles players across Europe's leagues showed they do actually have goalscoring qualities this weekend.
How Venables' impact on football extended to Barcelona, Guardiola
There's an iconic photo of Terry Venables as Barcelona manager, with a young Pep Guardiola in awe at being on the pitch after a famous win. Looking at Barca and Guardiola now, it's easy to see how the beloved coach's presence helped both.
Girona level with Madrid despite dropped points
Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams scored a second-half equaliser to hold Girona to a 1-1 draw in LaLiga on Monday, denying the Catalan side a return to the top spot.
Girona vs. Athletic Bilbao - Game Highlights (2:13)
Xavi backed by Barça ahead of crucial week
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he feels supported by the club after receiving the backing of president Joan Laporta on Monday ahead of a huge week for the Spanish champions on the pitch.
European review: Rodrygo continues hot form to send Real Madrid top
Rodrygo proved his goal-scoring credentials, Villa worsened Spurs' woes and Arsenal went top of the league. Here's what you missed in European soccer.
Real Betis vs. Las Palmas - Game Highlights (2:14)
Madrid go top after comfortable 3-0 win at Cadiz
Real Madrid's Rodrygo struck twice and Jude Bellingham was also on target as the visitors enjoyed a 3-0 win at lowly Cadiz in LaLiga on Sunday to move provisionally top of the standings.
Rodrygo dribbles through the Cadiz defense to grab his brace (1:10)
Two thunderbolt strikes give Real Sociedad the win vs. Sevilla (2:14)
Morales' hat trick gets Villarreal three points vs. Osasuna (2:13)
Griezmann gives Atletico win over Mallorca
Antoine Griezmann scored a header as Atletico Madrid snatched a 1-0 win despite an uninspiring performance against Mallorca on Sunday, moving them to third place in the LaLiga standings.
Antoine Griezmann with a goal (0:54)
Mason Greenwood with a Spectacular Goal (1:06)
Barca must fix 'mentality' to win trophies - Xavi
Xavi Hernández says Barcelona must change their mentality if they are to have success this season after coming from behind to draw 1-1 at Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga on Saturday.
Valencia vs. Celta Vigo - Game Highlights (2:12)
Own goal saves Barça in 1-1 draw with Rayo
Barcelona rescued a point with a 1-1 draw away at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday thanks to a late second-half own-goal by defender Florian Lejeune.
Florian Lejeune with an Own Goal (1:13)
Real Madrid can cope with injury crisis - Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid's squad is strong enough to cope with an injury crisis that has left them without a string of key players, with Vinícius Júnior and Eduardo Camavinga the latest to be ruled out over the international break.
Myrto Uzuni with a Penalty Goal (0:40)
Bebe tells the incredible story of his Manchester United move (4:57)
Xavi: Gavi injury 'huge loss' for Barcelona
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said Gavi is irreplaceable after the midfielder tore his anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Spain last weekend.
LALIGA Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | +22 | 35 |
| Girona | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | +15 | 35 |
| Atletico Madrid | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | +18 | 31 |
| Barcelona | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | +13 | 31 |
| Athletic Club | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | +8 | 25 |
| Real Sociedad | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | +8 | 25 |
| Real Betis | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | +2 | 24 |
| Getafe | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | -1 | 19 |
| Valencia | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 19 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | -2 | 19 |
| Las Palmas | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 18 |
| Villarreal | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 15 |
| Alavés | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -5 | 15 |
| Osasuna | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -8 | 14 |
| Sevilla | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| Cádiz | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -10 | 10 |
| Mallorca | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -7 | 9 |
| Celta Vigo | 14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | -10 | 8 |
| Granada | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | -14 | 7 |
| Almería | 14 | 0 | 3 | 11 | -21 | 3 |