Luis Enrique said after the defeat in Sweden that he was pleased with his team, but when it came to deciding starters this time, he gave the pack a good shuffle.

Luis Enrique said that he had the feeling that for Spain, the cork was about to pop. He was proved right as Spain walloped Slovakia, writes Alfredo Relaño.

Having lost heavily to a side missing its first-choice front three, Madrid must reflect on where they're going wrong - and must do so urgently.

With the Neymar debacle, Paris-Saint Germain have brought a whole new meaning to the art of leaving things to the last minute, writes Alfredo Relaño.

It's a sad day for the Copa del Rey if even Barcelona, who win it almost every year, turn their backs on it...

The Spanish Super Cup finally went ahead last night and embraced controversy right up to kick-off.