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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti fired back at FC Barcelona rival Xavi Hernandez during his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday's derby with Atletico Madrid.
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said his players are already giving 100% and do not need to take any further motivation from his looming departure to win the Premier League this season. Last month, the 56-year-old German announced his decision to step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the current campaign after a trophy-laden eight-and-a-half-years at Anfield, citing dwindling energy levels.
Real Madrid regained the Spanish league lead with a comfortable 2-0 win at Getafe on Thursday in a match rescheduled because of the Spanish Super Cup. Joselu Mato scored a goal in each half to move Madrid two points clear of Girona at the top of the standings. It was the sixth straight league victory for Madrid, which is unbeaten in 25 matches in all competitions, since a 3-1 league loss at Atletico Madrid in September.
High-profile players including Romelu Lukaku and Kepa Arrizabalaga are away from Stamford Bridge at the moment; here's how they and others are faring.
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has accused Real Madrid of not "behaving well" and stated a belief that Nike is in breach of contract with his club on Friday.