Barcelona denies complaint against Joan Laporta
Barcelona has denied as completely false the documents behind a National Court complaint accusing president Joan Laporta of money laundering and improper commissions, and says it will launch legal and disciplinary action ahead of the 15 March club elections.
Prestianni provisionally suspended
UEFA has imposed a provisional suspension on Gianluca Prestianni. An investigation is currently underway into whether the Benfica player made racist remarks during the Champions League match against Real Madrid. As a result, the Argentine will miss the return leg in the playoff round.
Confirmed absence for Real Madrid ahead of the home match against Benfica
Real Madrid host Benfica in the Champions League play off second leg with Dean Huijsen ruled out, key absences in defence and midfield, and Mbappé and Valverde available but not fully fit.