Without many new signings, Real Madrid’s coach Rafa Benitez will pin his hopes on the in-form Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale for Champion League glory.

Having helped the Blaugrana to four titles, the Argentine attacker is already the finest footballer to play Champions League.

Cristiano Ronaldo led Real Madrid will battle for supremacy with Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi.

Manchester City open their Champions League campaign against last season's beaten finalists Juventus on Tuesday.

A goal from substitute Lionel Messi saw Barcelona record a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in Saturday's La Liga encounter at the Vicente Calderon, reports Goal.com.

Club football is back with a bang this weekend with a number of huge matches from around the footballing world.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is available for selection for the weekend's game with Atletico Madrid after the birth of his second son Mateo on Friday night.

One of the game's greatest players, Lionel Messi, has praised Wayne Rooney, calling him a "special" player that's not comparable to any others.

The Barcelona ace scored twice as Dunga's men beat United States on Tuesday but says they can cope without him.

Argentina come from behind thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi as they draw with Mexico.

The former Real Madrid coach is confident that Cristiano Ronaldo will once more be crowned La Liga top scorer in 2015-16.

Luis Suarez believes Barcelona's formidable attacking trio works so well because there is no "jealousy" between himself, Lionel Messi and Neymar.

Lionel Messi will never leave Barcelona, according to the club's sporting director Robert Fernandez.

Barcelona ace Neymar has said he wants to make history with his side as they look to build on last season's European and domestic treble.

Lionel Messi has hit out at reports he was set to take a break from international football after failing to lift the Copa America.

Barcelona start the defence of their La Liga title Athletic Bilbao while Real Madrid kick-off the new season against Sporting Gijon.

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Barcelona to sign winger Pedro for a fee of £21m.

The English football season returns on Sunday when Premier League champions Chelsea meet FA Cup winners Arsenal in the FA Community Shield at Wembley.

Manchester United continue their winning run on their pre-season tour of the United States with a 3-1 win over Barcelona.

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola wanted to coach Brazil at last year's World Cup, says defender Dani Alves.