Manchester United successfully appealed against the red card shown to Bruno Fernandes during their 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, meaning the midfielder will not serve a three-match ban.
Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has stuck by his view that players who provoke fans should be punished after some home supporters threw objects at visiting Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in Sunday's derby, which was suspended.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is set to be available for the Champions League match against Aston Villa on Wednesday after making a quick recovery from a left ankle injury.
Sunday's ugly scenes, with Atleti fans throwing objects at Madrid's goalkeeper, were bad enough, but Simeone's actions and words were even more irresponsible.
Atletico vs. Real was notorious more for fan unrest than for on-field excellence. PLUS: Man United are beset by a sense of drift, while Bayern Munich 'won' the draw with Leverkusen.
Hansi Flick confirmed he has already spoken with Wojciech Szczęsny after the former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper arrived in Barcelona on Monday to complete his move to the LaLiga leaders.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning goal as Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia defeated Al-Rayyan of Qatar 2-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage on Monday.
Manchester City forward Phil Foden has struggled so far to scale the heights of last season, but manager Pep Guardiola said his campaign is about to lift off.
Italian police arrested 19 people, accused of criminal ties with the powerful 'Ndrangheta mafia group, in a move that decimated the fan clubs backing Serie A teams Inter Milan and AC Milan.
Manchester United club bosses are minded to keep faith with Erik ten Hag in the immediate aftermath of the 3-0 defeat to Tottenham, sources have told ESPN, but there is a growing acceptance that he is now under severe pressure.