LaLiga leaders Barcelona had to settle for a 2-2 draw at Real Betis after substitute Assane Diao scored a stoppage-time equaliser on Saturday to give Manuel Pellegrini cause to celebrate in his 500th LaLiga game as a manager.
Xabi Alonso completed his first training session as manager of Real Madrid on Monday after being reminded by Florentino Perez of the importance of the Club World Cup.
Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt another injury blow manager Ange Postecoglou confirming Pape Matar Sarr will miss the side’s Europa League trip to Hoffenheim on Thursday.
Brazil’s 17-year-old prodigy Endrick admitted he was almost overcome by emotion after he became the youngest men’s player to score an international goal at Wembley.