Eden Hazard’s signing seemed like a smart move by Real Madrid at the time, and maybe it could still work out well, writes Alfredo Relaño.

Eden Hazard’s signing seemed like a smart move by Real Madrid at the time, and maybe it could still work out well, writes Alfredo Relaño.

Messi is starting to test the patience of many of his most loyal followers. Even the departure of Bartomeu, with whom he felt some resentment, hasn’t appeased him, notes Alfredo Relaño.

Atlético-Barcelona will lack a wonderful narrative after Luis Suárez tested positive for covid-19 depriving him, and us, of a reunion with Leo Messi.

Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid are both in action tonight in the Champions League, against Lokomotiv and Inter Milan respectively.


CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Alfredo Relaño reacts to a summer transfer window that saw LaLiga clubs spend around a third as much as they did in 2019.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Luis Suárez's two-goal debut for Atlético Madrid, and discusses an Ansu Fati display that brings optimism to Barcelona.

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