Barcelona president Bartomeu may have felt he had bought some peace and quiet after the recent contract extension that will see Piqué remain at the Catalan club through to the age of 37.

The Champions League kicked into gear but Koeman chose to leave out Griezmann. As suspected, the boss is not someone who takes a joke lightly...

Real Madrid and Barcelona were both beaten on Saturday ahead of the Clásico and the Champons League, while Atlético Madrid profited from the results.

AS columnist Alfredo Relaño looks back on Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Levante on Sunday, as well the 1-1 draw between Barcelona and Sevilla.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to the Champions League draw, Granada's Europa League group-stage qualification and Barelona's LaLiga win at Celta Vigo.