Ronald Koeman

Ronald Koeman has decided to hand Leo Messi a rest, a decision that could be extended to prolong the player's career as he seeks to adapt his game.

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.

With each game that passes, Atlético are establishing themselves as the principal candidates to go on and win this year’s league title, writes Alfredo Relaño.

At the end of the game, former FC Barcelona team-mates Luis Enrique and Frank de Boer shared an affectionate embrace

Frenkie de Jong complained publicly about the need for the Netherlands-Spain friendly match to take place.

Barça win another Champions League game for a clean sweep of three wins from three games and maximum points in the bag.