Kimmich is absent from team training
Bayern Munich have to do without Joshua Kimmich as they begin training. The 30-year-old is starting pre-season with an individual conditioning programme because of the ankle injury he sustained last year.
Hat-trick hero Gonzalo guides Real Madrid to an easy win
Real Madrid convincingly beat Real Betis 5-1, thanks to a hat-trick from Gonzalo García. Xabi Alonso’s side stay on the heels of league leaders FC Barcelona, though they did see Aurélien Tchouaméni forced off injured.
Gakpo misses out on becoming Liverpool hero after dramatic finale
Liverpool were held by Fulham in their second match of the new year. Cody Gakpo looked set to earn the reigning champions all three points away in London, but a stunning goal from the hosts cancelled out his would-be winner.