Those happy days when Madrid’s second string, which gave Zidane the chance to rotate his team in key moments, seem long behind us, writes Alfredo Relaño.

I have to admit being a fan of this 'Rubiales format' Supercopa and I like it being staged in Andalucía during the winter...

The audacious and clever marketing ploy from FC Barcelona presidential candidate Laporta with his massive banner right beside the Bernabéu put an end to a depressing spell hanging over the Catalan club.